End of the Year Recap...in Pictures!

So where to start with pictures?
January was so long ago, I can't remember what I did, and then there was February and March, then April and May. June followed closely by July and August. I remember some of September and November. December I remember Christmas and something about a cruise. ANYWAY..here is a recap of some of the events of 2007 in pictures. If I messed on some of the dates, oh well, it is my blog and I can do as I wish! ENJOY!
Spring finds me in the back yard taking pictures..so, here is the glass wind chime:



the yard all set up for a gathering of friends:



Me looking for friends in Italy:



Me lost in Italy!



Ahhh July in Philly and looking at the Liberty Bell!



July also means FRESH BACKYARD PEACHES!!



A new member of the family...SweetTea

(Photo by Cathy)


and a jealous onlooker, Weinette



September was Cathy's Surprise Birthday Party!

(Photo by Cathy)


November was Thanksgiving and the gathering of the Grey Head Drinkers:

(Photo by Cathy)


December found the end of an era!



and the beginning of a new Era!



And to end the year...our Cruise


Many things to give thanks for and many things to be grateful for. I hope you have enjoyed the pictures this year and I look forward to more pictures and writing in 2008!

Almost Christmas

Well it is close enough to say Merry Christmas, as I am sure I will be busy enough tomorrow and may not be able to post. So, from our house to yours, we wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year as well!

For those who do not know, that is Sweet Tea that Cathy is holding. She, Sweet Tea, is celebrating her first Christmas with us. Weinett has taken to her quite well and they are a loving pair who enjoy playing and running about like weenie dogs.

Cruising in Mexican Waters

We got back Saturday from our Mexican cruise. It was a LOT of fun and we all enjoyed the trip. Here are some shots to show what we all saw! Where to start? Ok, Cathy in Puerto Vallarta:


Of course me doing the "Captain Morgan Stance"!


All of on the catamaran in Cabo,


Sunrise in Mazatlan:


Sunset at sea. (in case you can't read the picture!)


and what trip would be complete without a FLOWER picture!

December already!

So, it is already the 2nd of December and here we are getting ready for the end of the year and the beginning of 2008! My how time flies when you are alive! I bet if I was dead, I wouldn't even know or CARE what year or month it was. ANYWAY...a bit more serious here, November passed and with it Thanksgiving. Below are pictures from the backyard from Thanks giving as well as from inside the house.

The winter flowers are doing well and the bees are still about. These are snapdragons and the bees are really busy here!



I really do not know the name of this, but when in college we referred to them as "wild camellias", in that they are like wild roses with few petals and full of pollen. In any event, here is our rendition of the flower.


But inside the house there were also flowers! Cathy bought two bouquets from Costco (where else to shop you may ask?)and David arranged them in this styrofoam "pumpkin" we bought. They were a GREAT center piece for the serving table!


Also, after Thanks giving I had to return Duain to Santa Cruz. What a beautiful day it was and there for my picture snapping enjoyment was:


Lastly, not all are pretty pictures of flowers. This year we erected a flagpole in the front yard. Cathy and I thought it would be nice to fly our American Flag and honor our fathers, who both served in the US Armed Forces. I had a nice piece of granite and called a friend, Mark. His children had attended Howard School where I taught previously, and they, the family, make memorial stones. After a few proofs and ideas, we had he and his wife execute a memorial for our fathers. So to both of our fathers, we dedicated our flag pole and our flags that we fly.