Saturday, December 31, 2011

Day 365: This is me


The last day of the year!  The end of my project 365.  It was a great experience and I got to see some really awesome pics from other blog posters.  I will not be continuing another project 365 for 2012 - but only because there are other photo projects I would like to work on, and I just don't have the time to do it all!  If anyone would like to keep in touch - you can find me on flickr...here is the link to my flickr photostream - check it out if you have a chance. 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandra9871/
I wish you all a Happy New Year and continued success with all of your blogs!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Day 364: Thank you gifts


We will be throwing a small party for my parents' 45th wedding anniversary next weekend and so we put together these thank-you gifts today, that we will give to all the guests. 

Day 363: Visit to the zoo


We visited the zoo today - it was so cold outside - only the polar bears seemed to be enjoying the weather!

Day 362: Snack time


Some colourful veggies and dip made a nice snack.

Day 361: Circles


Up close and personal with a red onion!

Day 360: Front door


The Chirstmas wreath hanging on our front door...as seen from inside the house.

Day 359: Christmas celebrations


We celebrated birthdays of two family members today....along with Christmas.  Here is one of the desserts that was served.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Day 358: Twas the night before Christmas


We will enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner tonight with my husband's family - then it's back home to unwrap some more gifts!

Day 357: Last minute wrapping


A close-up abstract of one of the Xmas gifts I wrapped today.

Day 356: First day of Winter


First day of Winter...and no snow in sight.  Oh well....I'm sure it will get here eventually.

Day 355: Juicy fruit


A succulent kiwi....always wanted to do one of these close-up kind of shots!

Day 354: Self-portrait


Christmastime wouldn't be complete without a Christmas ornament self-portrait!  haha.  Should have cleaned up the living room a bit before taking this picture! 

Day 353: Gift bag abstract


A colourful abstract of some gift bags....under the Christmas tree.

Day 352: Christmas decor


Do not have any real poinsetta plants this year....this artificial one will have to do for now.

Day 351: Cherry


Picked up some Rainier cherries today....soo good!

Day 350: O Chirstmas tree


Just playing around with the lights on the Christmas tree.

Day 349: Memories from the beach


A few tiny shells....collected on the beach in Turks and Caicos.

Day 348: New Christmas ornament


We continue our tradition of adding new Christmas ornaments....from the various places we've travelled to over the past year - this one being from the Caribbean.

Day 347: Necklace souvenir


Close-up of a shell necklace I bought in Turks and Caicos.  I liked how colourful it was and all the different patterns in it.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Day 346: bonbons


We will be having a small get-together (Sunday Brunch) in early January to celebrate my parents' 45th wedding anniversary.  I picked up these chocolates today to give away as thank-you gifts to the guests.