Fall in Philadelphia Between the Raindrops

Some things never change – including Philadelphia in the fall.  Everyone was bundled in their latest scarves and trendy boots hustling to the next designer shop or restaurant.  It was great to be in my old neighborhood!  I only had a few hours downtown last Sunday – did some shopping, bought a fantastic pair of pink shoes! for the upcoming group art show on December 5th. And then we met up with my brother, Adam & his girlfriend, Dena at a little whiskey bar a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square for some fantastic appetizers and pulled pork sandwiches – yum I am hungry just thinking about them.  I snapped a few images along the way & thought I would share some with all of you.  I hope to get back again in December – no rain please!

Fall Colors in Pennsylvania

Nothing like a trip back to PA to enjoy a visit with family, old friends, my four-legged pals, fall leaves – and rain!  But there were a few days of sun, so I snuck in some time for a walk through the fall leaves & a trip to my old stomping grounds in center city Philly .

It was great to see everyone! I can’t wait until the holidays to catch up with some more of my old friends and see my family again!  Road trip with my dad this time! So stay tuned!

Still Green in San Diego

Although the light has changed and it definitely feels like fall there is still green in San Diego.   Last week was a full week but I took a few moments to spend some time outside with my dogs and watch the busy little critters getting ready for the winter.   Thought I would share.

Happiness with four paws

I was in the yard enjoying the last little bit of light after sunset with my puppies and I couldn’t help but realize how happy both my dogs have been lately.  And so I whipped out my camera that is locked and loaded right near the door and snapped a couple of images to show you what I am talking about …

If these don’t seem like two happy dogs I just don’t know what happiness looks like.

And here is just a few other images.

Just a few of my favorite things….

Ok so it’s official … I am a terrible blogger!  I have not kept you up to date with the latest and greatest … I have decided that I am going to blog every friday. And although today is Thursday I am starting this week’s blog with a few recent personal photos.

And here are a few recent images of my furry peeps …. so cute if you ask me

Summer Guests

I love the beauty I find in the world of the small.  There is so much around us that goes unnoticed simply  because its  tiny and we don’t take the time.  So I took a few moments to capture a little visitor in my garden.

This is a shot of Shayla the day after her surgery – she has her bandage off already! She’s a trooper! And Kaysea – my little side kick. Although she ditched me while her Nauni was visiting! And below are the ‘rents … while they came out for my birthday.

And my B-day photos are coming soon … I promise mom!

Art Walk at the Flower Hill Promenade Sunday May 17th

Hi Everyone!  I just got a call that a spot was available for me at the Art Walk being held at the Flower Hill Promenade in Del Mar.   I’m excited and a little nervous!  I don’t have much information about it but here’s the link if your interested in attending:  http://www.flowerhill.com/promotions.html  

The hours are 12-5pm. It’s free to attend and there is music and food.  So if you’re looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon . . . stop by!  It’s easy to get to. Just take the Via de la Valle Exit East.  It’s your first left – can’t miss is! I would love to see you there!  

 

 

 

Bike Ride Around OB

So it was so nice out I decided to grab my camera and hop on my mountain bike to take a little ride around my neighborhood.  The light was nice and I didn’t get very far before finding some great subjects.  And in the end I think I rode about only 12 blocks round trip before heading back with a card full of images. So here I am inside again to post my little finds.  So much for a long leisurely bike ride along the coast!  

And this is what happens when you leave your bed unmade before going out.  Someone else takes over .

Still love you Shay! 

Carlsbad Flower Fields

Now that I’m almost caught up on events . . . I thought I’d post some more of my personal work.  I few weeks ago I took half a day to visit the Carlsbad Flowers Fields.  This was my first visit there.  I found myself alittle disappointed that you cannot actually walk among the flowers – only around the field.  So that was a bummer!  But I did have fun trying to find my way out if the sweet pea maze. I actually had some help from a little 5 year old boy – who told me not not worry; he knew the way out. And he did!  Otherwise I might still be wandering around.  So thanks little guy! 

Feeling Inspired

I felt inspired today to take out my macro lens this afternoon while out in the yard with my dogs.  (Shayla is recovering nicely from her ACL surgery.  She hobbles along well with her lucky green cast. and yes Kaysea still tries to eat dead grass)  So anyway-  I decided to go with abstract today and use the greenery around me.  Let me know what you think. . . .