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pictures and quotes . . .

I love quotes . . . and I love taking pictures.  So I've been playing and combining the two.  I think it may be time for some walks with my camera.

PINK . . .

I have a thing for PINK today . . .

It's that kind of day.

Happy Birthday Charlotte!

I had painted this frame orange to use for something else, but last night spray painted it pink for Charlotte's birthday party.  I tried to get everyone to take their picture with her . . . but only got a few. 

 

 

 

 

 

I knew Sarah would like this . . . we are going to have to use this again. 

Charlotte likes people . . . having her picture taken . . . balloons . . . having people sing Happy Birthday to her . . . but she does not like cake on her hands at all.

Petaluma

A day filled with a art/craft fair, shopping, eating, and sightseeing has to start out with a good breakfast.  As for me - I just went with and English muffin and a mimosa . . . (I know, not a good breakfast),  but Richard went for the works . . . eggs, spinach, ground beef, cheese,  mushrooms . . . I had a few bites and it was delicious!

Church For Sale . . . this cannot be a good thing.  It made me feel bad.

" . . .  You shall see a... a cow... on the roof of a cotton house, ha. And, oh, so many startlements . . .        ~ Blind Seer, O' Brother Where Art Thou

I couldn't help but think of this quote when we saw this cow.

I ordered one of these . . . It was garnished with celery, a stalk of asparagus, a green bean, 3 jumbo olives, and a lime . . . Way to go Spanky!

This has to be the cutest dog ever!!!  His name is Jack . . . Petaluma seems to be a very dog friendly community.  They were outside restaurants all over the place and you can actually bring them onto the patio/outdoor area of Lagunitas Brewing Co. 

This may be the best Italian food I have ever eaten . . .

Volpi's is a family owned restaurant that has been in business since 1925 . . . EXCELLENT!

If you are ever in Petaluma - Volpi's is a must!

I only wish we had not been so tired - and had to head home because in another hour or so there would have been an accordion player.

Another must when visiting Petaluma . . . and part of the reason why Richard so readily agreed to drive four hours to attend a Halloween art/craft fair . . . Lagunitas Brewing Co.

Great atmosphere . . . live music . . . beer samples . . . good food!

Petaluma . . . definitely hope to go back!

Just for fun . . .

Lily took this picture of herself . . . she gets hold of Jennifer's phone and snaps away. (Amazing what a two year old know how to do these days.) Jennifer couldn't resist - had to put a hat on this one. You can't be around Lily without smiling . . . with or without the hat. I would probably get more things done . . . if I would quit playing with my phone. : )

"Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad." ~Norm Papernick

Cemetary Angel

One of the photos that Luke took while we were in Monterey. Whenever he is with us - he seems to have the camera. I don't get to take as many pictures as I like - but I always love to see the ones he takes. This was taken at a cemetary he found when he went for a walk. Where was I - at the ballpark. An angel can be a symbol of spirituality and they guard the grave. I also found: Angel - Flying it would mean rebirth or resurrection; Trumpeting means resurrection; Weeping symbolizes grief and mourning. An angel is the messenger between god and man.
For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. ~ Psalm 91:11