Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day.
My dad isn't with us anymore. He died in 1996. There are a lot of things that go thru my mind when this day comes. How much I miss my dad, how I wish I learned to fly fish from him, how I wished I had kept the hope chest he made for me (I left state and left everything behind and that was one of the items.) I'm thankful for things I learned from him. I am glad I was able to save some of the items he created with his hands.
He wasn't perfect, as a matter of fact...he had a few issues, but I loved him! He is missed!!

I love you dad!!


Today I had to pick up both kids from their friends house and along the way I snapped these photos. I especially like the yellow lilly. So bright and sunshiny.

I found colors today

I have driven past this place several times, but was not able to pull over to get the shot. However today...it happened. I never knew the windows were busted until I got home and put the photo on the computer. There is just something about the feel of this one. I can imagine living here and having old furniture throughout. It feels cozy.

Today was another day for color. I drove home from work and turned down a new road to see what I might find. I found all these colorful flowers.















Pretty Pink















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Blue almost purple




















Soft pink, white and green

Tractor and Field Find

I drove by this field and had to turn around. It was getting a little late and wasn't sure if the photos would come out clear due to no where to park and in a hurry to get off the road. So I snapped in a hurry - hoping for the best.
I got home, put them on the computer and was a little bit disappointed because they turned out somewhat fuzzy. So then I adjusted the photos and I didn't like them. I decided to tweak them. I clicked on all the different settings...watercolor and textured ended up the best.
The photos below are before and after photos. I certainly do like the tweaked photos.












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Camaron Graduates

He did it. He really really did it. I am so PROUD!! He walked up, they called his name "CAMARON JADIN" and was handed his well-earned diploma. I had tears in my eyes. Afterwards we all went to Round Table Pizza and had lunch. What a Great Day.









Empty Seats

550 Students later

Awaiting the Big Moment

Proud Sister

Graduating

Okay...So the big day is tomorrow at 10am. Everything is planned. Invitations are out. We are ready. He comes home from friend's house and is getting ready for bed. I say..."does your shirt and or pants need to be pressed?" Surprise...they sure do. So I begin ironing and say..."will you please get your cap, tassle and gown out and bring them into the livingroom to be sure it is all ready?"
He brings the gown out and says, "Ok...I'm panicking. I can't find my cap and tassle?" So we walk in his room and look everywhere and I mean everywhere. I'm getting frustrated. He is sweating it and looking in the same spots again in case he missed it the first time. Nope...nothing. I suggest to him that he sits down and backtracks. So he starts thinking....thinking....thinking....11:45pm...he should be in bed getting rest for the big day...OMG...he found it. It was folded flat and put between some paperwork. He remembered organizing his papers and placing it there. Thank you God!!
He is pressed, shaped (haircut), and ready to Graduate. HOORAY!! Let's Pray for a GREAT day.

Dear God,

Thank you for everything you have guided me through. I know there has to be some crazy reason that I am going through so much right now. I understand that you work in mysterious ways and let me tell you....not a whole lot makes sense to me right now...but I'm sure there is good to come of it. I struggle with so much trying to understand and trying to make sense of it all. But it all comes back to you...I know deep in my heart that you are there for me. Please keep doing what you do best...show me the way and know that I do believe.

Do I have to say AMEN?
Sincerely,
Fonda

Flowers in downtown Puyallup 6-12-09

I cruised through downtown Puyallup and snapped these photos. The flowers are so bright and beautiful.

A stop along the way

This morning I took a drive out to Fort Lewis for work and on my way back to the office I drove through Steilicoom and I am so glad I did. I found all of these wonderful things waiting to have their photos taken.