Animals

Because I am such a sucker for animals, this week's challenge was kind of easy...thanks Wendy!!!

Here are a some pictures from the Denver Zoo and, of course, how could I forget my own 'zoo' at home? So, once again, here are a couple of Diesel. Yes, more.

Honestly, I do have two beautiful daughters...really! Maybe they will be included in next week's challenge.

Queen Scarlett

And this one is for my sweet friend, Wendy. Did you hear that, SR? SWEET! No threats, name calling, or stealing needed!!!!!

This adorable canine is Wendy's girl, Scarlett. Scarlett is having a rough time as she is getting old, and I want Wendy to have something funny and sweet to look back on when Scarlett's time comes. I know Wendy will have lots of precious memories and pictures of her beloved friend, but here's one from me. Hope you like it, Wen!!!! Hugs to you and Scarlett!!!!

Happiness is a.......

Oh my. If you only knew what it has taken to post this DAMN layout....good Gawd!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had to BEG, PLEAD, YELL, and STEAL to get this finished and posted!!!! Has anyone ever argued with a Chilean woman before....like my dear, sweet, elegant, well-mannered friend, Lizzy??? I have been called every name in the Chilean slang book, and some in English too. Lizzy hates this picture of her, but I love it!!! I think she looks absolutely beautiful. I stole this as soon as I saw it, with every intention of scrapping this for her. Well, in the midst of *trying* to come up with something very SWEET and thoughtful to journal, I kept getting horrible, threatening emails from her. Needless to say, I couldn't come up with a sweet thing to write for her. Instead, I opted for a few of the choice Chilean words she has used on me NUMEROUS times!!!! If you only knew..... She isn't as sweet as she looks. Oh no, far from it.

Thank you, SR, for ALLOWING me to post this beautiful picture of you!!!!! It truly is breathtaking!!!!!

Huevona!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nope, didn't learn that on my OWN!!!!!

Mia Katherine

Here she is, finally. Mia Katherine, who her older sis has named "Violet", was born on Sunday to my very sweet friend, Amanda. Mia weighed in at 7'11 oz. and she was 20" long. She is absolutely B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L... just like her four year old sister, Isabella. I am so excited to watch her grow.

So here she is today, with her very first SLR lens up her nose. She'll get used to it. Someday she may even thank me for it. Poor baby.

Digi supplies: "Pretty Primavera" kit by Scrap Girls; "Lush Textures vol. 2" overlays by Vicki Stegall (Oscraps); Silver Bead alpha by Jen U.; Beautiful baby girl- borrowed; photo by yours truly.......prepare for many, many more.

Abstract

Thanks to Lotti, this week's challenge was "Abstract". Hmmm. I have never tried or thought of that before, but it was such fun trying to take pictures with that in mind. So, here are a few attempts. Great idea, Lotti!!! I am definitely going to keep this in mind.

Clematis, an old gate (Abstract Decay!), crayons, french fries (hush, Fred), and bullmastiff nose/wrinkles/eye.

Symmetrical Decay for Helen

I forgot to add this one to the entry below. I took it with our PITA Aussie friend in mind. So, after laying my head in God knows what, I was able to take this shot "Helen" style. I have never taken shots with this kind of angle...like Helen does so well, but I really like this!! Den, I think she's on to something....shhhhhh!!!!!!

This was the edge of a huge pool we guess was built in the 40s or 50s. It's amazing how no one has tampered with it...until now!!!! I can't wait to go back. It really was spectacular. Wen, maybe we could meet there??? LOL!! Fred permitting......

Symmetry

Coming from someone whose life is anything but symmetrical, this challenge was difficult for

me. I do much better with challenges like "decay"...LOL!!!! Anyway, I think I may have pulled it off.. just in the nick of time. I am resubmitting the first one of the dock, since I missed the deadline for "lines". I thought it would be perfect. Then there are a couple of shots of an old country club that we stumbled across off of old Route 66 in New Mexico. There were so many cool things here, like an old lifeguard chair, decrepit playground equipment, sheds, and a beautiful adobe looking building. I fell in love with this place!! Like I said, I do better with "Decay"!!!