16/52 - Muted Tones

All dressed up and ready to go save the world.

15/52 - Standing Tall

Finally, we made it out on the boat again. Shooting our Florida waterways is one of my greatest pleasures and it's been five months since my husband has had a break to be able to get out again.  I just can't ever get enough of this scenery.

BlackRapid Camera Sling

Jeannette's 80th Birthday Event

True Beauty - 14/52

These ladies were celebrating one sister's 80th birthday and they partied hearty.  How beautiful it was to see these senior citizens dancing up a storm all night long and celebrating life.  The leader of this conga line is a mere 89 years young!

Rainy Days & Sundays - 13/52

So the theme this week was "Architecture" but, as you can see, the weather wasn't too cooperative this week.  And the bottled up energy the kids had was making us pull our hair out.  So, what do you do with kids on a rainy day (when there is no lightening or thunder)?  You put clothes on them that mud won't hurt and send them out the door to be a kid!  Who doesn't love jumping in puddles?  They wear themselves out a bit by burning off all that pent up steam, then you just strip them down and put them in the tub when they're done.  You see?  Rainy days aren't always a bad thing.

A Taste For Vintage -12/52

This week's theme called for vintage, so this shot fit the theme pretty well.  We had beautiful weather, so it was a great day to take my retro-style Mustang for a drive across the Bay with the top down. 

...Or Maybe These Eyes Have It

I'm kicking myself that I didn't have this one to use for the last theme "The Eyes Have It".  I mean, who could resist that look?!

The Eyes Have It - 10/52

This is "outside of the box" for sure, but when I saw my grandson attempt to pick this flower I saw how the sun was hitting just right. I just couldn't pass it up.

Momentous Moment - 9/52

Not one of my best shots, but it's the best that fits the theme ;-).  The Roundup and WQYK welcomed Chris Cagle for an acoustic concert this weekend and sounded as great as ever.  It's been a long time and we're glad you're back on the road, Chris!

8/52 - Thirst....for Knowledge?

So the theme for this week was "Thirst for Knowledge" but all we wanted this weekend was to let loose, have a good time and de-stress.  Work life as we have all known it came to a screeching halt with the layoff of myself and two others who worked with us, along with about 93 other Hillsborough County staff.  I has been a long, mental drain these past three months and we wanted to have some release and not have to drive anywhere.  So a place at the beach was just what the doctor ordered!

Man vs. Nature - 11/52

These two little munchkins have been digging holes to China, so I thought it fit perfectly in the "Man vs. Nature" theme.  It's so enjoyable to watch them through my back window as they use their imagination and play in the yard for hours on end.