Merry Christmas

The tree didn't want to cooperate, so this is the best shot I could get:



Detail shot:

Santa, the cat lover:


Merry Christmas!

Ethel the Bowling Elf

This is one of my coworkers. She's dressed up as Ethel the Elf.



She dresses up every year for our office party. She brings goofy toys for everyone that she picks up from the dollar store. This year Ethel brough lovely hair extensions for the ladies and styrofoam swords for the guys.



Ethel has a high pitched voice and likes to dance. I made a comment about her bowling shoes and got yelled at. "I AM ETHEL THE BOWLING ELF, DUH!" The hat she was wearing played music and flopped from side to side, Ethel danced every time the music started.



This was a poorly organized group shot. I was trying to get a quick picture to send to a coworker who has been sick lately and ended up missing the office party. This is one of my most favorite pictures ever now. Everyone looks so goofy.

Fickle Fay

Ken and I went out to Navarre Beach this past weekend to visit with a friend's family that's here on vacation. The heavy amount of rain forecast for Tropical Storm Fay never showed up, but it did get a little windy. It was good news for us and we spent the afternoon swimming in the pool even though we were freezing cold.



I tried my best to get a good picture of this rainbow:


Right before we were leaving, storm clouds rolled in and ruined my chances of getting a great sunset shot!

Vickie's birthday

I made these earrings for my friend Vickie's birthday:





She wore the blue ones the day I gave them to her, but I don't know if she'll ever wear the white and black flowers. They're a little big. Oh well.

More pictures

Here are a few more pictures from the baseball game!

Out to the ball game

Went to a baseball game last weekend and spent most of the time chatting and complaining about the heat. The sun was out in full force which made it hard for me to take pictures. I am trying my best to get the hang of exposure with digital; it's much more difficult than I imagined!

Here are some shots of Shreese with the baby--they're overexposed, but still cute!

Baby blues

Besides the kitties, this baby is my favorite model! I just love her eyes.

She does this cute thing when she's relaxed, like she's just kicking back in a recliner and resting her hands behind her head:



Isn't she a cutie?!

Open House

Our Open House was so much fun this year--I dressed in colonial costuming for the event, and participated in contra dancing! The only bad thing was the HEAT! I would not have enjoyed living in colonial Pensacola one bit! At least we were able to take breaks in the air conditioning.

First, pictures of the girls cooking:










Pictures of the soldiers:







And laundressing:





No pictures of us contra dancing, sorry!

Fiesta Days

The annual Fiesta Prayer Service is held the first Saturday in June at Old Christ Church. It's easiest if I assign myself to work the event, and this year I decided to bring my camera to get some shots of Don Tristan de Luna, his queen, and the knights and princesses. Unfortunately, I couldn't get in a good position--all the mothers of the kids in the children's court were there and I didn't want to block anyone's view.

Gallery Night

Here a few pictures from the event last night.


Mama P and her sweet baby:



Shreese and Laura:



Shreese, on her phone, as usual:








The fabulous Gale and Steve:

29 years young

Lucky me, I get to work late on my birthday! We are participating in Gallery Night, so the museum has to be staffed until 9:00pm. I will make sure to repeatedly mention that it's my birthday, and maybe I'll be sent home early!

Let them eat cake!

Everyone knows yellow cake with buttercream frosting is my favorite! I have a wonderful co-worker who makes sure we all get a small celebration for our birthdays. She'll bring in a cake or have someone make one, and always has a sweet (or sometimes funny) gift for the birthday boy or girl. Last year, she gave me a huge bag full of crazy yarns (unfortunately I haven't made anything yet) and a gift card to Michael's. This year it was catnip mice for the kitties and a cute necklace made with Swarovski crystals (I'll have to get pictures later).

She's the best.

How wonderful life is...

Elton is awesome! I can't stop thinking about the concert. Our seats were pretty great--thanks, Sylvia! The lady sitting next to me was funny and nice; I was worried I'd be next to someone obnoxious. Of course, the people next to her WERE obnoxious, and spilled beer all over the couple in front of them.



I am kicking myself for not taking a camera. I didn't think they'd be allowed. I stole some pictures from the News Journal, and am happy that people have already posted videos on YouTube!