Moon Stars and Paper

Happy Graduation Ty

2011-06-01T14:29:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Grandaughter Ty....gradution from the 8th grade ......from Edwin Markham Middle School...same school I graduated from...:-)

Oh YUMMY !!!!!!

2011-05-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

From Beyond Baked......

She is "BadASS"

2011-03-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

My Grandaughter is such a great softball player....I am proud!!!

My Family

2011-03-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

My Son and Grandaughter..........love them!!!!!!
I'm trying to be better about posting on my blog....:-)

Art Journaling with Samantha Kira Harding

2011-03-07T11:30:00.000-08:00

In Honor of My Dad.......

2011-03-06T14:08:00.000-08:00

To the most beautiful Man and Dad a girl could ever have........
Left us right before Christmas.....Born: June 24th...1916
Passed : Dec. 18th....2010

I miss him so much........still not over it.....

Christmas Memory

2010-12-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

We always had the Best of Christmas...me and my brother in the 50's...

Dad's Girls

2010-12-10T11:03:00.000-08:00

My 95 year old Dad...and his daughters...pure Love all the way around...

My Little Daddy......

2010-12-10T10:43:00.001-08:00

I love my Dad so much........look at his little outfit,,,,,:-)

2010-09-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet sister Button........Have a beautiful day Honey....Love you! XXXXOOOO

2010-09-13T10:29:00.000-07:00

Summer seems to be winding down...cooler temps....Apple Hill is in full swing..traffic is crazy on Carson Rd.

Time is Flying.......

2010-08-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

It's the end of August!!! Already! I've been neglecting my blog...sorry! We went up Carson Rd. this morning and guess what???!!! Apple Hill was opened !!!! It opened a week early....got some apple cinnamon sugar donuts...then hit Boa Vista for the BEST ripe red delish tomatoes...it's a perfect COOL day....BUT>>>> Summer is not over yet...this is just a nice little break !!!!...XXOO

Summer.....

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Just one of the many things I love about Summer!!!!!!!! This is from up the road at Boa Vista!

Beautiful May Day......

2010-05-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

BBQ tonight...pork tenderloin with baked

potato and melon............

Breakfast at Ginger's- golden retriever dog eats with hands

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Baseball Time

2010-04-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year for Ty's baseball.....so far...they are undefeated!!!!!

Postcards From Europe

2010-04-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

One of the most beautiful places........tulips and flowers galore!!

Springtime........

2010-04-25T07:15:00.000-07:00

Lilacs smell divine....too bad they don't last too long...love them!

SPRING

2010-03-23T13:54:00.000-07:00

I love it!!!!!

Birdland

2010-03-15T14:33:00.000-07:00

Lots of birdies are out and about....singing away...Springs almost here!

Quince

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This is the HUGE beautiful Quince in the front yard...it's over 40 years old...and every year it comes back strong and beautiful...just like Spring...

Spring is Comin!!!!

2010-03-06T16:06:00.000-08:00

Taking a walk around the house today...Quince are blooming...Spring is right around the corner!!!

Ready for Spring....

2010-03-05T16:15:00.000-08:00

I can really appreciate all of the Seasons...but right now I am so ready for Spring!!! I need some sunshine to warm my bones...seems like I've been cold all Winter!

Beautiful Ty

2010-03-04T14:47:00.000-08:00

My grandaughter is awesome!!! Her school won the tournament in the county...she is going on to baseball now....

SMILE

2010-02-23T15:40:00.000-08:00

It's raining....and windy...a good day to be at home with a good book!!!

Baby Jed

2010-02-17T11:14:00.000-08:00

How's this for a little cutie pie....

Puppy Love

2010-02-17T11:10:00.000-08:00

My beautiful Ty...and her new puppy..."Jed"...... a valentine gift from her Dad..XXOO

Feb 14th........

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY......with love..XXOO

Lunch in Georgetown

2010-02-13T19:13:00.000-08:00

We drove over to Georgetown...had lunh at "Parras".....yummy!!!!!

Racoon Tony

2010-02-12T15:50:00.000-08:00

Tony had to trap the killer racoon that was hurting his cats....he relocated him to the woods....

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2009-08-19T10:42:00.000-07:00

The Farmers Market...fresh basil...eggs...and veggies..every Saturday morning from 8 until 12....:-)

Grandaughters are Awesome!!!!!

2009-08-18T12:16:00.000-07:00

Tylene Mae Henderson...I love you! XXOOO

2009-07-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

In my front yard.......hot days........nothing feels better than water...fresh veggies...melons...running barefoot...reading a good book on a lazy afternoon....salad suppers...a cool refreshing drink..........awwwww...the days of Summer....:)

My Daddy

2009-07-10T15:56:00.000-07:00

He is 93....and the BEST Dad in the world.......this is on his birthday in June....

HEAT

2009-06-29T19:52:00.000-07:00

It is soooooo HOT....waiting for some cooler temps. I enjoy feeding all the birdies in the yard......

PEACE

2009-06-16T13:04:00.000-07:00

My BEAUTIFUL Grandaughter will be 12 in July...XO

Birdie Bath

2009-06-16T11:06:00.000-07:00

I love the reflection in the water........

In the Yard

2009-06-14T11:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone...been doing alot of yard work....especially in this beautiful cooler weather.....

On the Ground

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Spring Bounty in Europe

2009-06-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

All this yummy stuff makes me hungry......time to go fix dinner!

BEAUTY

2009-06-09T15:04:00.000-07:00

In Paris.......

2009-05-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

I absolutely LOVED Paris...............

Coloful Wooden Shoes

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in the wonderful Netherlands..............XO

Spring in Europe

2009-05-18T14:58:00.000-07:00

I am so behind on blogging....another Spring photo taken in Europe last year......I will be posting photos of my trip throughout the Summer....I am doing well...very busy...Hi to everyone and BIG HUGS..XXXOOOOO

My Best Friend

2009-02-27T16:50:00.000-08:00

This is "Toby"......I LOVE his little pink tongue hanging out of his mouth...guess that's why I LOVE his sloppy kisses!!!!!!

Dog, Cat, and Rat

2009-02-26T11:06:00.001-08:00

This is so cool!

From This.........

2009-02-14T13:08:00.001-08:00

The whole month of January was dry and unseasonably warm in the high
60's and low 70's......and now......look at the photo below!!!!!

To This........

2009-02-14T13:04:00.000-08:00

Winter is BACK!!!!!! WE are snowed in.......

Happy New Year...2009

2009-01-03T16:36:00.000-08:00

2009 !!!!!!!!! Hope it is great for everyone! It's been cold and snowy and icy..

windy....and rainy....I've been staying in my 'jammies' and warm slippers curled up on the couch in front of the fireplace...reading....and watching movies....the dog and cat keep me company.....oh yeah...I've also been munching on all those Christmas cookies I baked! ...Perfect!!!!!!!

I Still Create......

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My creation
Originally uploaded by Vicci Ann

I haven't done very much lately...but will get back in the swing of things soon......but for now....it's EUROPE time.....and Christmas time too!!!....Hope Your HOLIDAY season is the BEST...with LOVE XXXXOOOO
PS...I'm up to my elbows in flour...sugar...and butter baking...baking...baking....baking!

Can You Believe.......

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The Bloody Olive

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Lots of Holland ... with Love for Catherine

2008-12-05T12:33:00.000-08:00

Here are lots of wonderful photos from Holland......I have lots more and will post more this weekend......I LOVED EUROPE....I loved staying with my friends..Catherine...Pepijn...and their beautiful children ..Sam and Lola....their hospitality was beyond belief.....and I treasure every moment I spent with them...it was a journey of a lifetime for me.....and...C Sweets...I hope you enjoy these photos.....and they bring back wonderful memories of our journey together.....I appreciate you...and I loved your beautiful country.....
Still to come....windmills.....castles.....boat tours....cathedrals......France...Belgium...flowers.....art.....
beautiful old cemeteries...and much more!

2008-12-05T12:21:00.000-08:00

Beautiful door in Holland.....eating along one of the sidewalk cafes....more flowers....... (can't get enough flowers).....I'm taking a picture of a cat in the window for my cousin Maryellen....:-) and it would not be Europe without French Fries with mayo.......that's the only way I eat them!

2008-12-05T12:15:00.000-08:00

Some friendly blokes in Amsterdam...ummmm...maybe it's because....of the Hemp museum....the head shop...and some cannibus pops ????? !!!!!! :-)

2008-12-05T12:09:00.000-08:00

What is Holland without cheese?????? I ate plenty!!!!! Along the canals of Amsterdam...and a beautiful Dutch window.....

Still more of wonderful Holland........

2008-12-05T11:52:00.000-08:00

The little trooper Lola feeding the ducks at lunch....Outside her favorite candy shop.....and sitting in a big wooden shoe....a Dutch menu and a Dutch sign........

2008-12-05T11:41:00.000-08:00

Anyone for mailing a letter from Holland??????? (Even the mailbox is pretty)..... The doors and windows are ornate......Walking around Amsterdam with the pigeons....puppets in windows....and real people who spend hours getting in costume and standing in the square with a bucket at their feet for money...if you donate you can get your picture taken with them...they look exactly like beautiful statues!

2008-12-05T11:32:00.000-08:00

A beautiful yard...lots of green and color in Holland....flowers everywhere!!!! Red shoes and scarfs in Amsterdam windows......Rembrandt's corner....and The Sex Museum (of course).......

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Snacking in Holland......Pastries.....Fresh fruit...and veggies....a street juggler....and oh so beautiful!!!!!!!!

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more wonderful images from Holland......the buildings are tall and skinny...(Holland is a small country)....one of the canal boats waiting for riders....(water is everywhere)......the house with the green door is where Rembrandt lived and created!!!!!! a Dutch print.....and a yummy lunch!!!!!! :-)

For Our Troops

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Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXOOOOO

Beautiful Holland

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Wooden tulips for sale in Holland.........

I Love this little boy !!!!!!!!!

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My poodle...Toby Lee........

Cobblestone Streets of Europe

2008-12-03T16:08:00.000-08:00

Doing lots of walking in the cities and villages of Europe.......

Thinking of you........

2008-12-01T13:43:00.000-08:00

I am playing with our new computer....so much to learn.....will be posting lots of Europe on and off.....I can hardly believe its Christmas time......XXXXOOOO

In France

2008-12-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone....Please bear with me...we got a brand new computer...and I am in the process of Learning all about it!!!!!! There is lots more of Europe to come!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving....and that the Christmas spirit is with you....we are having a very dry warm spell here...it seems more like Spring than Winter...it seems strange to see Christmas trees everywhere ...and the temps. in the upper 60's and low 70's....

McDonalds in France...along the road...

2008-11-18T11:43:00.000-08:00

Yes indeed...there is a McDonalds everywhere!!!!! and passing through little French villages on our way to the cottage....

On the Road...Heading to the cottage in France

2008-11-18T11:36:00.000-08:00

We are still on the road heading to the country cottage...these are sites through old country villages along the way...we stopped at 'Picwic' which is a huge toy store...similar to our 'Toys are Us'.....

On the road...to France.....(Huge Grin on my face)

2008-11-18T11:18:00.000-08:00

We are leaving Holland...and heading into France..on the way to Paris. We will rest and spend the night at my friend's country cottage in an old french village in the country-side...May was a perfect time to visit Europe....The first photo is a coffee machine in La Boutique (snack shop) while on the road....Above are road signs along the way...the last one is dark because it was cloudy and raining on and off....but we didn't have a care in the world...we are on a GREAT adventure!!!!!

Guess where I am ?????????????

2008-11-18T10:56:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful day this was!!!!! You all know where I'm at....when I first saw this view it literally took my breath away....it was raining off and on...but I didn't care one bit....Paris in the Springtime!!!!!!

YES....I LOVE Paris......

2008-11-15T14:53:00.000-08:00

Paris Is WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Busy Paris

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Walking along busy Paris streets.........

The Paris Subway

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Down the steps to the Paris Subway.......

Ice Cream in Paris

2008-11-14T14:14:00.000-08:00

We were walking along the streets of Paris...decided to take a break for ice cream at one of the outdoor cafe's.....Oh La La.......:-)

The Streets of Paris

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Walking along the streets of Paris...............

Old French Door

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Old French door in the French country-side.........I love the

oldness of it...and the handle....

Snacking in Paris......

2008-11-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Getting a bite to eat at the train station in Paris.....I'm sorry that the photos are in no particular order...I took over 2000 pictures while in Europe (my camera was glued to me).....I will be posting many of my favorites....as time goes on......

French Countryside

2008-11-14T12:11:00.000-08:00

Looking through the gate...in the French country-side .....at the old house where I was fortunate enought to stay...I have such beautiful photos from my trip to Europe this past Summer....it's time I share 'LOTS' of them with you....

Mr. Racoon

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This was taken the other night.....the cats chased him up the tree...look at that little face and his hand....so cute!
I can't believe it's almost November.....I'm slowly starting to come around...it's been a rough Summer...my sweet Dad took a fall and fractured his back....so my time is spent caring for him...
I love all of you...and think of you often...XXXXOOOOOO

Back Home........

2008-07-30T08:34:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone......I am home from my wonderful trip and have loads of pics and things to tell you....but for now I have been taking a much needed break from the computer world....I will be around to visit all of you soon.....XXXXXOOOOOOOOOO
(the photo is of a pin that my friend Catherine made).........she had a small gift for every single day of my vacation waiting for me...they were all wrapped up and in a basket by my bed....everyday I opened one up!...this was one of them!!!! :-)

Leavin on a jet plane.......

2008-05-12T06:35:00.000-07:00

I am leaving very early Wednesday morning...destination...Amsterdam.....will be back in 2 weeks (or so).....with lots of photos! Love to all...XXXXXOOOOOO

Happy Mother's Day to All.....

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with LOVE......................................

Kitties Know How To.......

2008-05-09T06:20:00.000-07:00

Soak up some sun.......my old kitty cat....who is 20 years old followed me outside to rest in the warm sunshine....cats have 'relaxing' down to a science don't they!!????? I love his eyes that are half closed...but he's still aware of me standing in front of him with my camera...I love him!

Today In My Yard......

2008-05-08T15:03:00.000-07:00

I am loving today....it's simply beautiful.....and full of colors...thought I'd put some of the pinks together.....today's one of those days that your just plain grateful for.....you walk around with a big grin on your face......lovin life.......

With One Week To Go.........

2008-05-06T08:01:00.000-07:00

My journey begins!!!!!! I am traveling to Europe to visit my dear friend , Catherine...she lives in The Netherlands...we are going to travel all over! (some of the places are listed below)....
I am wondering if all of you can feel my excitement right through your computers!!!!???? I have been planning this trip since last September......I am leaving on May 14th from San Francisco on a direct flight to Amsterdam .......I arrive the next morning...(The Netherlands is 9 hours ahead of us here in California)......I plan on taking tons of photos...and of course I will share them all with you.....Catherine is a very talented artist....and we both will be keeping journals of our journey...and..... I will share it also....I don't know if I will be able to do much on the computer while I am there...I plan on being 'too busy'.....but I know I'll have lots and lots to tell you about when I get home at the beginning of June......I'll post again before I leave...YIKES...YIKES....YIKES.......ONLY 8 MORE DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Beautiful Netherlands

2008-05-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

Please enjoy these photos of The Netherlands....( more below)......

and more.......

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and more.......

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Belgium !!!!!!!!!!!

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The city of Antwerp, Belgium is on the list
of places I will be visiting!!!!!!

Pere Lachaise

2008-05-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of the most beautiful and famous places in Paris France....The cemetery...Pere Lachaise....this is another place I will be going on my journey .......you know I will be taking tons of photos......I am beside myself with EXCITEMENT !!!!!!!!!! XXXXOOOO

Spring Beauty

2008-05-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

This is Ty's latest Spring photo from school......YES...she is just as sweet as she looks....they grow up way too fast!

Only 12 more days until !!!!!?????

2008-05-02T09:07:00.000-07:00

Deep Fried Asparagus

2008-04-29T13:13:00.000-07:00

This past Friday...Saturday.... and Sunday...Stockton, California held it's yearly Asparagus Festival.....they make all kinds of yummy asparagus dishes (burritos....pasta...tri-tip with asparagus sandwich) just to name a few....but the most popular dish by far is the Deep Fried Asparagus..... I heard on the news that they made 43,000 batches of these !!! We didn't go to the festival...but I made a batch of deep fried asparagus here at home....it turned out absolutely delicious...the recipe is the very same one that Stockton's festival is famous for...so grab a few bunches of this green Spring veggie ( which actually belongs to the Lily family)...a few simple ingrediants...and fry up some...it's well worth it if you enjoy asparagus !!!!! Yummy!
Stockton's Deep Fried Asparagus
1 1/2 lbs. asparagus ( cleaned and trimmed)
1/3 cup cold flat beer
1 egg white
6 T. flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teas. baking powder, salt and pepper
1/4 teas. baking soda
Heat 1 inch oil in skillet ( peanut or canola works best).... over med. high heat. Whisk together all the ingrediants in a large deep pan (I doubled the recipe). Dip asparagus in the batter until well coated, and fry 2 mins. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle parmesan cheese over it...I also made a Ranch dip to dip into....this is soooooooo delish! Enjoy! Oh ...I forgot....an ice-cold bottle of beer with it just tops it off.....

Mixed Media Portrait - Episode One

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This is pretty cool.....enjoy! XO

Saint of the Moon and Stars

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Art Museum by dumpr.net

Spring Days.........

2008-04-17T12:30:00.000-07:00

It's a lovely Spring day.......Can you smell the lilacs ??????? I just picked a big vase full for on the kitchen table.....I'm almost ready to put a chocolate cake in the oven.....while its baking I'm going for a walk with my doggie and cat.....and make some 'peanut-butter icing' for on the cake....Ty's softball team won their game last night...15-14....all is well !!!!!!!!

Color...Beauty...Warmth...Spring!!!

2008-04-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

The warmth of Spring!!!! Yesterday was in the high 70's....with even higher temps. predicted for the weekend.....I love it !!!! I've been working outside in the yard and enjoying the sun on my face....feels so good to warm up the bones! I picked two big bunches of lilacs....(purple and white).....the aroma makes the house smell like one big lilac bush....the grass is turning greener and greener...and all sorts of colors are popping up among the flowers...hope all of you are enjoying the sweet smells and colorful blooms of Spring!

A BEAUTIFUL AWARD......

2008-04-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

I am honored to get this award from 'the skinny little blonde' over at
http://myrant-skinnylittleblonde.blogspot.com/ she said some wonderful things that made me feel soooo good....(she's good at doing that) !!!!!!! So....a BIG THANK-YOU Skinny...YOU ARE SPECIAL........always will be....XXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOO
GO check out her blog....it's a WONDERFUL read !!!!!!!!!