Coming back to an old friend

Just coming back to an old friend that never was quite lost, just a little neglected.  I left because I was worn down by the feel that I needed to come up with something creative....something to entertain...

When really, all I need to do is write down a few thoughts.  Share my memories being made.

Summer days are winding down to an end.

Summer has been glorious. Diving, dolphins, sharks, octopus,turtles....family visitors, special moments to treasure....it is everything our summers bring in our special house.  We have new steps into our waters...

Just waiting for us to dive into the salty water.  It is our refuge, our home.

But alas, it is coming to an end...these sultry summer days.  Our lives are taking a different path this year...one that is exciting and excruciating all at the same time.  Our family will live apart while our son attends boarding school in the US. It will be a change that will be hard to deal with, yet, giving him an incredible opportunity. Lets take this path and see where it leads us.....but for now, lets just enjoy the sun setting and the last days of summer!

Icicles

One of my favorite days to take pictures, during winter here in Atyrau, is when the wet fog has come in overnight, and left us with these beautiful icicles hanging off of the trees, branches and leaves.

Corner View~ Morning, Noon and Night

Corner View

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This week's theme is:

Morning, Noon and Night

Here is the same view, at the different hours of today, out of our bedroom window.

This is the Ural River, frozen over and covered by snow.

Morning:

Noon:

Night:

Happy Viewing!

Having fun

One of the positives of having a home in Key West is the funkiness of the quirky, little town.
This past trip we went to the famous Duval Street to watch The Annual Key West Daschund Walk. Little dogs and their owners paraded down the street. Some were dressed in funny little costumes. Some weren't even Daschunds, or some were Daschund mixes...but it was something fun and silly to do. Our daughter adores dogs and she was snapping pictures of every little one she could find that would pose for her! This one is my favorite.

Corner View- Look, but don't touch

Welcome to the first of 2013's

Corner View

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This week's theme is 

Look, don't touch

These views are from our home in the US.

The sky, clouds, sunrise and sunset always fascinate me and inspire me to take endless photos of the ever changing colors, cloud shapes, patterns...

Enjoy this piece of paradise and remember,

Look, don't touch!

Welcome to the first of 2013's

Corner View

Hosted by Francesca 

Be sure to visit her and all the corners of the world that link to her blog!

This week's theme is 

Look, don't touch

These views are from our home in the US.

The sky, clouds, sunrise and sunset always fascinate me and inspire me to take endless photos of the ever changing colors, cloud shapes, patterns...

Enjoy this piece of paradise and remember,

Look, don't touch!

Happy 2013!

May the magic of the season bring happiness, health, and much love into your world. May we pass it on to others and enjoy the wealth that surrounds us in our homes and with our families.

Happy New Year!

A beautiful moment

It was a wonderful trip to Pittsburgh. We spent time with our families, enjoying the city for an 80th birthday (from the same room where we had our wedding reception!) and spreading holiday cheer!

We spent the holidays enjoying the children with their wide eyes, big grins, new accomplishments, opening the presents...always an exciting time for the little ones!

I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and will spend the New Year in peace and health.

I wish you all love, joy and happiness in 2013!