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207/365 – yearning for summer

I’m tired of winter, and so are the kids.  This has to be the freakiest looking photo I’ve taken in ages… but it kinda matches my very odd mood today.

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - August 3, 2010 - 4:16 pm

Oh yes, come on summer, come on! (Sounding like an old cricket ad here)

Firefly (284 comments.) - August 3, 2010 - 9:15 am

Great shot. Only you would think of this.

angie (1 comments.) - August 3, 2010 - 12:45 am

Ah. I love your blog design. That picture is freaky in a way. Totally cool, too.

8unni (1 comments.) - August 2, 2010 - 10:14 pm

HEEHEE – love it!

My dad turned 60 today

It was my dad’s 60th birthday today and the family and some friends joined him at my parent’s home for an afternoon of food and fun to celebrate.  So, actually, this was my 67 minutes… because the family hardly ever gets together like this.  I’ll do a charitable 67 minutes another day;)


My brother Carl (of the medical poetry fame) taking his nut very seriously:)

Terry who is visiting from Columbia at the moment

Bacon wrapped cherries braaiing on my dad’s new Weber

… and my dad’s cousin Dave and his wife (who live in Zimbabwe)

This was too funny, she would shut her eyes every time the ball came close to her

Because Terry was around, my mom had to make her famous chocolate eclairs for dessert:)

Connor was the “Bafama Bafama” goalie for the day


Connor was trying to work out the numbers, and eventually decided that dad was 16!! He was delighted:)

It was an awesome day with my family:)

Happy 60th Birthday Dad!

Sharon (60 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Looks like you all had a fabulous time. Lovely family photos

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 12:45 pm

Happy Birthday to your dad – the pictures are just beautiful. Those eclairs – oh my word! My tummy is grumbling. I just have to say that I still love your hair.

Cheryl - July 19, 2010 - 9:34 am

Looks like everyone had a fantastic day celebrating such a special day. So sorry we couldn’t be there but we were with all of you in spirit.

Firefly (284 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 9:33 am

You guys look like you always have so much fun at family gatherings

Denise (6 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 7:46 am

What amazing photos! Looks like a fantastic day and Happy Birthday to your dad!!

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 7:24 am

Thanks my girl for the lovely photos!! .. and thanks for all your help yesterday … to all of you .. mwah .. big hugs and thank you to our wonderful children! We had the BEST day surrounded with family and friends :)

amy2boys (13 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 4:24 am

What fantastic shots! I love the goalie – so cute. And the eclairs OH MY GOODNESS. Yummy.

Michelle - July 19, 2010 - 3:09 am

Happy belated 60th to you Dad from all of us in NZ. What lovely family photos, it looks like everyone had a great time.

Secret Agent Mama - Mishelle Lane (86 comments.) - July 19, 2010 - 2:27 am

Jenty, what great party shots!! Cheers to your father on his birthday!!

hip chick (12 comments.) - July 18, 2010 - 11:03 pm

Great pictures. It sure looks like a fun time was had by all.

193/365 – Images from the Park

Park photos again… this time I was very excited to find a sign of spring!! The protea tree I was taking a photo of, had new purple leaves:)

And it was such a beautiful sight to see, especially after walking in the icy icy icy cold weather!


See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

Corey~ living and loving (210 comments.) - July 20, 2010 - 8:44 pm

I love looking at your pics, and feeling like I’m almost there with you. I wish I was…I’d love to take pictures right along with you. It would be so fun.

189/365 – Lost Interest

I haven’t lost interest… even though I didn’t take this photo today (no time)… it’s one of my favourites from the wedding on Saturday.  I just thought that the title was apt for this photo

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

Corey~livingandloving (70 comments.) - July 15, 2010 - 5:14 am

love the simplicity in this…it is stunning.

Stella (25 comments.) - July 14, 2010 - 8:20 am

LOVE this image!

Sharon (60 comments.) - July 13, 2010 - 7:25 pm

Very unusual and well spotted. I like this.

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - July 13, 2010 - 4:28 pm

Oh this one is beautiful!

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - July 13, 2010 - 1:54 pm

I like it !

JessicaGiggles (13 comments.) - July 13, 2010 - 1:46 pm

Gorgeous pic! Could so be used as a greeting card…

Firefly (284 comments.) - July 13, 2010 - 9:09 am

This is nogal a cute pic.

185/365 – Images from the Park

I took the kids and dogs for a walk in the park again this evening, and decided to capture stuff other than the dogs (which are getting a little boring).  It sure was a challenge though, and most were taken with both dogs on lead in one hand and camera in the other (there were new dogs in the park that I wasn’t sure about so our huskies didn’t get to run free very much tonight)… and the rest taken while carrying Connor as he was exhausted after a day of playing at a friends house.

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

desi (85 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:04 pm

love%20the%20close%20ups!%20%20great%20job

desi (85 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:04 pm

love the close ups! great job

Gina (30 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 11:20 am

When I first saw the barbed wire I thought it was a flower or a weed, awesome shot!

Jeanette (31 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 11:08 am

@Emma… thanks :) I hardly use PS anymore, these were all done in Lightroom. All these were edited (apart from the last one which is virtually SOOC) using a Green Vintage preset from Christine Meintjies

Alet (37 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:51 am

Holy-Moly Jeanette (I could use other words, but I would rather not) these are gorgeous! Love the 3rd picture and the sunset!

Sharon (60 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:46 am

I really like that brown/dead/dried flower.

Cheryl - July 8, 2010 - 9:45 am

Some good photo’s with amazing colour tones and techniques. You have an eye for unusual subjects!

Firefly (284 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:21 am

You have such an fantastic eye for detail.

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 9:08 am

Oh my – that sunset IS gorgeous!!
All photos are lovely .. I remember Granny used to pick those dead proteas (from that same park!) and always do flower arrangements in our house – then I had to keep them for Christmas arrangements :) !!

Emma (1 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 7:15 am

I Love the colouration of the detail shots, specifically the contrast in the Protea (I think) shot-did you do it is Ps or is it an action?!

…And I agree with Michelle on the sunset – beautiful!

… While the puppies look very cute – they must be hard work!

Girish (78 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 7:06 am

Cool shots. The dogs have grown up nicely. :)

Lovely close up of the swing / see-saw.

Corey~livingandloving (70 comments.) - July 8, 2010 - 6:31 am

love the barbed wire. so cool.

Rubyletters (9 comments.) - July 7, 2010 - 11:39 pm

Last one is my favourite for sure!!! but we all know i adore a good sunset/sunrise :)

Michelle - July 7, 2010 - 10:40 pm

The last one is stunning!

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