Picture a Day

NEW BLOG

2010-04-03T10:31:00.007-07:00

Hi everyone !!! This is a blog I started in 2009. It has a lot of cool pictures on it.

But I now have a new blog site, it combines all of my blogs.

It has information about gardening, recipes, thoughts, pictures and so much more.

The new site is: pamolsen.net

PLEASE VISIT !!!!

MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING

2009-11-12T09:10:00.003-07:00

My Mother once told me "I am happiest when I am making something out of nothing." That statement really hit home with me, make something out of nothing. Today in our throw away world, we throw out more than we save. If you don’t believe me, just look at the garbage we throw out every week.

So this is Party Project #4. Make something out of nothing. You may use things that you would normally just throw away. Things that don't have a value or things you get free from someone, to recycle or rebuild into something else. The 'something' must be useful and cannot cost you a penny.

This project is to make something, not to just pick up something free and count it as a project. You must MAKE SOMETHING out of NOTHING !!!!!

You can make up to 10 items. Each item must be a different project. For example, if you are making flower boxes you can only make one, if you are making vases only one will be accepted.

Points will be disclosed at my January 2010 party.

HOW GREEN ARE YOU?

2009-11-12T09:06:00.001-07:00

This is for people attending my party in January.

Did you know if you use just 10 plastic grocery sacks each week that in one year that totals more than 500 bags? Sometimes my total is well over 10 per week. I thought ‘what a waste of energy’, so I decided to get greener. What I did was buy three ‘green’ bags to carry items, I spent less than $1 each for them and they are actually pretty cool. They don’t break like the cheap plastic sacks and they hold much more than a plastic sack does. They have a square bottom so they stand up straight, unlike the plastic sacks that tip over and spill your items all over your car.

HINT: After you use the bags for shopping, immediately place them back in your car, then you will have them ready next time you need them.

So here is party project number three. This competition starts today, November 12, 2009.

Buy and use ‘green bags’. You can buy them almost everywhere. Keep track on a calendar how many times you use them. But you can only count three times each week.

If you don’t like the green bag idea, then recycle your plastic bags. You will also get points for this but not as many as using green bags. You must document this too.

You have about seven weeks until the next party. So make each week count. Points will be disclosed at the party.

January Party Project 2

2009-10-16T21:59:00.002-07:00

This is for people attending my party in January.

Project 2 Oct 15th.

Name three games you think would be fun at my next party. These should be games we haven't played before. Remember, it will be January - so plan accordingly. You must explain in detail how the game will be played. I usually have 8 activities or games at my party so the games shouldn't take too much time.

You have until the 15th of November to send the three games to me. So give it some thought and good luck.

Points will be revealed at the end of the party in January. You will receive points for each game you submit, (limit 3 games) even if I don't use your game at the party.

AMMON FARMERS MARKET

2009-10-10T22:34:00.001-07:00

Today I was invited to join the Ammon Farmers Market as they sold their goods at the Idaho Falls Harvest Festival.
Here are a few pictures I took of my booth.
More pictures and information on my blog: www.gardeninglifestyle.blogspot.com

Pam’s January Birthday Party

2009-10-05T10:28:00.004-07:00

Okay, so a few of you wanted to begin the points process early. So here is my idea. Every 10 days a new project will be listed on my pix a day blog. This way you can find more ways to earn points for my party. Most of the points can be earned from the day I post until my next birthday party in early January. But some of the projects won’t have any points.

I will always let you know if there is a limit or not on each project. Its okay if you don't want to participate. But believe me, it will not only be worth it for points, but also good for environment. Some of these projects will help someone else too. I have decided to do this so you will have about three months to earn points, not just one week. Most of the projects are easy and will not take up very much time.

Here is a new twist. I will keep the point values a secret until the end of the party.

Project 1, October 5, 2009

Collect empty paper towel rolls and empty toilet paper rolls, (these are the brown holders for the paper).

You may ONLY collect them from your household. You may not collect them from neighbors, friends, relatives or organizations. AGAIN, COLLECT ONLY THOSE USED IN YOUR HOME.

I will use these in my garden next Spring. I will trim them to 2" wide and plant seeds in them. I plan to plant pumpkins, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, zucchini, pepper and tomato starts in them. So I need quite a few.

You may collect these until my party which is in January 2010. THERE IS NO LIMIT !!!!!
Any questions? Please use the comment box.

This is a sample of what I have collected.

This is a drop in the bucket of what I need.

Thanks for your help.

MY, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE !!!!!

2009-10-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

I decided to dig potatoes today. It is going to rain and snow tomorrow, and I wanted to dig them before it got too muddy. hahaha !!!! I dug two hills and here are three potatoes from those hills. They are huge. I made a large pot of potato soup with them....what else?????

2009-10-02T10:55:00.000-07:00

What a busy day, I picked more of my produce. Below are some gourds I picked, I love these and will plant more next year.

Below are some of the cantalope I picked today, I was happy with the harvest. I only wish they tasted a little sweeter.

Here is a picture of most of the squash and pumpkins I picked today. The light green ones are pumpkins. I love them they usually have a light green stripe on them and are very smooth.

What my Mother would call the last rose of Summer. This is about the only flower I have after a very hard freeze last night.

Okay, why do I have a picture of a plum? I had a volunteer tree growing right in the middle of my flower garden. I thought it might be a Stanley Plum Tree, but it didn't ever blossom or have plums on it. So I just waited. I was tempted to just cut it down, cause it shades lots of flowers in the area. It is about 10 feet tall. This year I happen to notice it had a few green things on it. It looked like round plums, but I wasn't sure. Well, a few days ago, I noticed the 'plums' were getting ripe and I picked one. It is a wonderful sweet tasting plum, I dare say better than the Stanley Plum. Anyway, now I have to move the tree-not chop it down. I will look forward to many more sweet plums from that tree.

I know it's late, but I salvaged some small ears of corn tonight. It is a little old, and kind of small, but good just the same. I froze it on the cob and looking forward to trying some this week.

The moon was very pretty tonight. I love this setting. It looks like Fall is here, reality sets in that Summer is really gone.

I remember something my Mother used to say after a busy Summer and Fall. "I'm going to enjoy my Winters more." After this week and how full it was with harvesting crops and canning vegetables. I truly understand what She meant. I will use this Winter to reflect on this year and to plan for a better next year.

TIME TO HARVEST

2009-10-01T23:25:00.000-07:00

This is a squash called Delicata, it is a Summer squash, good flavor but kind of dry. This is about half of what I have picked this year.This is a picture of Sweet Meat Squash still in the garden. I picked about 40 from this double row. (25 plants)

Here is a picture of Autumn Gold Pumpkins, the kindergarden children will pick these in a few weeks.

This is one side of my Pumpkin Garden. It is a good view of the Indian Corn and the pumpkins.

This is a Blue Moon Pumpkin.

This is a Sweet Meat Squash.

This is a white pumpkin..

Here is my entire harvest of Sweet Meat Squash. A good crop this year. Last year I only picked five.

WHAT A PARTY !!!!!!!

2009-10-01T11:52:00.003-07:00

First of all, thanks to everyone that came to my BIRTHDAY PARTY !!!!!!

The weather was pretty bad, it was rainy, muddy, windy and cold. But in spite of that everyone had a great time. Especially me.

There is not a better way to spend a BIRTHDAY than with family and friends !!!!! So next year, everyone plan on attending, you will really enjoy it.

Thanks to everyone for bringing food; we had soup, bread, salad from the garden, bread rolls, and Chantelle made a Tres Leche Cake. Thanks Chantelle it was yummy !!!!!

Thanks also for all the gifts, especially the homemade ones !!!! Thanks for the thought behind each and every gift.

At the end of the evening we had some fun with skits. Bryant and Missy’s skit was soooooo funny. We captured all of the skits on tape. So any of you that missed it can get a copy from one of us.

Thanks for all of you for commenting on my blogs too. Hopefully you will continue to check out my blogs. I should have more time to blog these days.

Here are a few pictures of some of the activities.

Sorry for all the pictures, but I needed to show you how much fun we had !!!!!!!

See you next year.

BIRTHDAY PARTY INFORMATION

2009-09-23T07:17:00.007-07:00

So here you are.
Looking for extra points for my birthday scavenger hunt.
So here are ways you can earn extra points.
1. Help a stranger. (limit 30 strangers) 5 extra points per stranger
2. Do a really good deed, do this secretly. 25 extra points per good deed. NO ONE MUST KNOW !!!!! (Limit 30 good deeds)
3. Plant a tree (limit 30 trees) 50 points per tree
4. Plant tulips (limit 30 tulips) 5 points per tulip
5. Bring a tres leche cake to my party. 50 points
6. Bring someone new to the party. 50 points (no limit) This has to be someone that has never attended one of my partys before.
7. Bring a thoughtful but cheap gift. (Just kidding) 25 points. IF THIS GIFT IS HOMEMADE ADD 25 ADDITIONAL POINTS.
7. Did you read this entire email? (5 points)
8. Send someone to one of my three blogs. They must comment in order for you to get credit. 10 points per new visitor. http://www.aapixaday.blogspot.com/ http://www.gardeninglifestyle.blogspot.com/ http://www.recipeaweekfoodforalifetime.blogspot.com/

9. Please come to my party !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (10 extra points just for coming)
10. Send 10 extra recipes. 5 points per recipe. (NO LIMIT) pamolsen@prophoto.bz
11. Did I say bring a gift. (REALLY, JUST KIDDING !!!!! )
12. Bring a package of flower or vegetable seed. (15 points)

If you begin now, there is no way you shouldn't win the top prize for my party. A BRIGHT BLUE SHINNY NEW CAR !!!!!!! (just kidding)

Scavenger Hunt & Games 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Dinner and Ice Cream & Cake 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Extra activities 8:00 to 10:00 pm Including fireworks !!!!!

Hope to see all of you there.
Love ya,
Pam

Pams Palisades Party

2009-07-13T20:12:00.003-07:00

Here are a few pictures I took last year in July at Palisades. I have more infomation about the party below. I hope you can come !!!!!!!!

This post is for my party.
To earn an extra 50 points that go toward the scavenger hunt, email me 5 extra recipes.
To earn an extra 40 points read and comment on three of my Garden Blog entries.
To earn an extra 30 points, have someone read and comment on my Garden Blog.
To earn an extra 100 points, bring a tres leches milk cake. (not sure how to keep it refrigerated, but do what you can).
This has to be done before 11:00 am on Thursday July 16th. cake not included.

Good Luck !!!!!!

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers, Flowers and more Flowers

2009-05-06T02:24:00.000-07:00

I hope you are ready to look at lots of tulips, here we go.

These tulips are so cute. This is there first year, they are kind of tiny.

This is a type of Lily. It blossoms kind of upside down.

This is a flower bed by the driveway.

It has been planted about three years.

This year it finally filled in and looks GREAT !!

Lots more daffodils, notice the lighting on this one.

Groups of tulips. This first group is Darwin tulips.

They were my Mothers' favorite.

She always told me to grow that varitey.

This is there second year, they have long stems and I think they are beautiful.

This group is 10 years old. Some people divide tulips but I never do.

They seem to be a little smaller, but I love the large groups.

Reflection

2009-05-03T02:17:00.001-07:00

As I looked out my east window this morning, the sun was just coming up.

My garden bench looked so peaceful with the flowers beginning to bloom.

The grass is finally green. Green is such a wonderful Spring color.

Shaker is learning to stalk birds. He looks so sneaky here.

A small beautiful tulip, this is it's first year.

Greenhouse - Cold Frame

2009-05-02T02:12:00.000-07:00

I planted my greenhouse garden today.

As you can tell by the photographs, I did kind of a square foot garden.

I planted four types of carrots, five types of radishes,

seed onions and 66 onion sets and several other things.

I couldn't believe how much I could plant in a 3' X 4' area.

I will keep you posted.

Thanks again Bob and Joan for this cool greenhouse.

Snow and more Snow

2009-04-26T02:03:00.001-07:00

This first picture is of flowers next to my house and SNOW.

But as my Mother used to say, snow is good for tulips.

It is really Spring !!!!! REALLY !!!!

2009-04-24T01:44:00.000-07:00

Here are some daffodils from my garden.

I have enjoyed them more than ever this year.

They seem to last longer than tulips.

This first picture is a typical daffodil. The next two are a little different, kind of fancy don't you think?

Next are a few tulips that are my favorites.

It's raining snow !!!

2009-04-14T01:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures I took when it was snowing large flakes. I took several pictures, these three are the coolest. This one was taken using the manual setting at 1/12 sec, ISO 400, 85mm and F20.

This one I used manual setting at 1/13 sec, ISO 400, 85mm and F22.

Also manual setting at 1/12 sec, ISO 400, 85mm and F22.

MORE SPRING !!!

2009-04-09T05:56:00.004-07:00

More signs of Spring. These crocuses had to work hard to come out from under a rock. Neat!!

These small blue flowers are called Chiondoxa, I think they are a type of Crocus. They are so pretty, they usually have pink tulips next to them, but I guess the tulips will be later this year.

Guila Robinson Olsen's Birthday

2009-04-05T22:43:00.008-07:00

This is my favorite picture of my Mother. Today is her birthday. She would have been 90 years old today. I thought about her all day. For some reason she has been on my mind quite a bit this past week. I couldn't help remember the sacrifices she made for me, what she ment to me and the things she taught me...

...all the things she made, all the things she did, all the things she said, and so much more.

I miss her so much !!!

Here is the last blossom of my Amarillis, I can't believe how pretty it is.

Notice the neat peach colored stripes in the leaves.

I was checking out my garden today. You know, looking at the tulips to see how they are growing. Quite by accident, I spotted these out in the west garden. I couldn't believe my eyes. I quickly got my camera and took these pictures. This must be quite an old bunch of crocus' because there are about 30 blossoms there.
I'm so glad I saw these today, and to think I almost missed them.

Yes, I can cook.....this

2009-04-04T22:29:00.003-07:00

First you prepare all the ingredients.

Black forest ham on the left, pepper jack cheese on the right.

Peppers on the left, tomatoes on the right.

Note: These are frozen peppers and tomatoes from last fall.

(I can't eat the tomatoes from the store)

I cleaned them, quartered them and put them in plastic containers, then froze them.

They are pretty good for salsa and omlets.

Three 'homemade eggs'. My friend Joan has chickens and she gave me these eggs. YUM !!!!

I mixed the eggs with a little pepper and salt, then poured them in a pan with a little canola oil.

Next, put the ham, cheese and peppers in.

Finished in the pan, it looks more like a pancake, but it's not !!!!!

This looks great, right? Well it tasted pretty good too.

The jam is Raspberry/Strawberry and the garnish is sprouts.

As many of you know, I really can't cook. I tell everyone that I have 8 recipes. Actually, I have 199 recipes on my recipe a week blog, that others have given me. I still need more, so please contribute!!! Check by recipe blog out here.

Green Greenhouse

2009-04-03T22:18:00.000-07:00

I told my friend Joan and Bob Daniels that I was going to make a cold frame to try to grow some radishes, lettuce and onions. Well a knock came at the door and they surprised me with this super great greenhouse, that Bob made.

As you can see, it has a plastic window, and it is big enough to plant anything I want.

I can put a heater in it and grow things all year round if I want.

Bob is showing how the door works and how spacious it is.

It is about 6' X 4' and 6" deep. I can't wait to try it !!!!!

Here is a good shot of the inside. Radishes anyone?

It got 96 degrees inside today.
If it is 45 degrees outside with the sun out, it gets 136 degrees inside.

If you want Bob to build you one of these, let me know and I will get you in touch with him.

It is built so well, you can get a jump-start on the Summer.

Shaker Sacked

2009-04-01T22:13:00.000-07:00

Shaker just playing in a sack.

Shaker ready to attack.

"Don't you wish you were my Friend?"

2009-03-31T22:03:00.003-07:00

"Don't you wish you were my Friend?" My Dad used to say that when he had a treat or something very good that he wanted to share with you. I had forgotten that 'saying' until I made this jam. I thought I would like to share it with someone, any ideas who?

This isn't any ordinary jam, it is Strawberry and Raspberry mixed together. It is freezer jam. I found some in the freezer my Mother made about 8 years ago. It was sooooo good, actually, it was better than good.

Recipe on http://www.recipeaweekfoodforalifetime.blogspot.com/

aapictureaday.blogspot.com

2009-03-29T16:32:00.004-07:00

Sorry, no picture for today, something more exciting.

I want to thank all of you for visiting my blog. Please let others know about it too, okay? I just discovered something very cool. I did a google search for my blog, cause I am curious. I typed in pam olsen blog. I totally did not expect anything to come up, but here's what happened. I got 1,010,000 results. But the cool thing is, my Picture a day blog came up 9th. I couldn't believe it, it made my day.

Please check out my gardening blog http://www.gardeninglifestyle.blogspot.com/
Here is my recipe blog address http://www.recipeaweekfoodforalifetime.blogspot.com/

SPROUTS ANYONE ???

2009-03-28T21:09:00.002-07:00

Okay, here is my latest health kick. Growing my own sprouts. This is my second batch. I love them on sandwiches and salads. This is a small sprouter, it takes about five days from start to finish.

SPRING FLOWERS ???

2009-03-27T21:03:00.000-07:00

I tried planting a few (900) flowers. Most of them are my Mother's old flower seeds, some from the 1950's. I am planting them to see if the seed is still good. Some are flowers I would like to plant in about 6 weeks. I don't know if they will grow, I will let you know. I am growing them without lights, and without heat. I am hoping for the best.

EASTER EGGS / FLOWERS

2009-03-26T20:56:00.000-07:00

As some of you know, we had a family party Saturday.

We had an Easter egg hunt.

Here are the eggs no one found.

Where were you guys looking?

Hahaha !!!!

Another picture of my Amarillis, are you getting tired of this flower yet?

This is it's second bloom, with two smaller ones to come.

MORE GEESE

2009-03-24T20:54:00.000-07:00

Here are more pictures the next day, tens of thousands of Snow Geese.

The sound they make when they fly is amazing.

SNOW GEESE

2009-03-23T20:41:00.002-07:00

These are pictures of Snow Geese that my friend Barbara took. They are migrating north, and stopped by American Falls to eat for a few days before heading to Mud Lake. They will end up in the Arctic. The round trip for some is more than 5000 miles, and they can fly at speeds of up to 50 MPH.

FAMILY PARTY

2009-03-21T21:12:00.002-07:00

Here are a few pictures from my latest party. We had an Easter egg hunt, photograph contest, fire starting contest, airplane flying contest, hot wings and lots of other great food and fun. Thanks to everyone for coming. Next party the end of July in Palisades!!!!!

FLOWERS ARE MIRACLES

2009-03-20T21:51:00.007-07:00

This is a close up of my Amarillis, isn't it BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

I can't believe it has been growing for just 50 days.

Here are some crocuses, I took these at 8:15 this morning.

Now here they are 6 hours later, cool huh?

I think they are adorable !!!

Here is another crocus, notice the lighting !!!

The picture really doesn't do it justice.

Remember the crocus bud I posted a few days ago? Here is the flower today. Notice the curves around the edge of the pedals. I love this little flower, but today is it's last day.

I should have taken a picture of it yesterday, but I was too lazy. I wanted to document the first blossom of the year, this morning when I looked at it, it was falling over and looking like it was just fading away. I had missed my opportunity to take the picture I have waited all month to take.

But at 2:oo pm it came out of it's slump and I took this picture. I will never forget this flower and how it gave me a second chance to enjoy it's beauty.

Here are some tulips by the house. The last few days it has been pretty warm and the tulips have really started growing. I guess the ground is warming and they are taking advantage of it.

I can't wait for these to bloom, they are two years old

and should have quite a few blossoms this year.

A VERY OLD TV PROGRAM

2009-03-19T21:09:00.001-07:00

I found this in my Grandmother Robinson's recipe book with a Tapioca recipe on the back. If you remember these you are older than I am. If you look close you can see the letter c with a circle around it, that means the program was in color. Listed below is the Tapioca recipe. For other old or new, tried and true recipes go here: http://www.recipeaweekfoodforalifetime.blogspot.com/

ARE YOU HUNGRY ?????

2009-03-17T11:17:00.008-07:00

What does a cat do when he is hungry?

He checks the fridge for leftovers of course !!!!!!!

FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS

2009-03-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

Update on the Crocus bud, it is looking good !!

The Amarillis has a large bud, and after only 45 days out of hibernation.

This is a bunch of Day Lillies next to the house.

They are looking good.

These tulips are fat and sassy.

Finally, here are some lilies next to the house.

Shaker's friend

2009-03-14T11:09:00.002-07:00

This cat has been around for about a year. I'm not sure if it is a boy or a girl. But I think it is related to Shaker, don't you think it looks a lot like Shaker? Today, when I was raking leaves, this cat and Shaker were looking at each other. They got to within about six feet of each other and this cat wasn't agressive at all.

FIRST BUD OF SPRING !!!!!!

2009-03-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

This is a crocus bud. It is next to my house on the east side. All of my flowers bloom there first. This proves Spring is coming !!!

PHEASANTS IN FLIGHT

2009-03-12T11:02:00.002-07:00

These pheasants have been hanging around all winter. There are about seven females and three males. I love to see them and I have been feeding them grain. Today they were under one of my apple trees foraging for food. They get scared very easily, I was lucky to get these pictures.

SOMETHING'S FISHY

2009-03-05T10:41:00.006-07:00

My friend Joan Daniels' husband Bob mounts fish.

Here are some samples of fish he has caught and mounted.

Don't they look great !!!

Bob and Joan live in Idaho Falls, if you want any fish mounted check with them.

Brook Trout

Tiger Musky

This is a Walleye.

Lake Trout

Stealhead

SUNRISE !!!!!!

2009-03-03T10:33:00.002-07:00

Beautiful sunrise with a storm brewing.

UPDATE ON SHAKER

2009-03-01T15:06:00.004-07:00

Well, here is Shaker again, He is 7 months old, but looks full grown to me. He loves to play, I think he would play all day if I would entertain him. He wants to play fetch all the time, he never seems to tire of it. Here are a few pictures to show he is still sharp at playing fetch.

UPDATE ON AMARILLIS

2009-03-01T14:55:00.005-07:00

Here is an update on my Amarillis,

I brought it up from the basement on January 31st of this year.

In just a month it has a bud already !!!!!

I am so lucky, sometimes they don't bloom every year.

I have five Amarillis' with just one bud so far.

I'll keep you posted.

VISIONS OF SPRING

2009-02-28T14:37:00.007-07:00

Here are more of my tulips, these have varigated leaves, they will be my earliest tulips, red in color. If you look closely, you can see crocus' coming up by them.

Of course, this is the first Robin, not the first one I have seen, but the first I have taken pictures of.

Here is another picture of a volunteer pine tree. This tree must be warm, because the snow has melted all around it.

DOG AT THE HORSE SHOW

2009-02-22T14:34:00.001-07:00

Here is a dog at the horse show, she was so cute.

COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS

2009-02-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures I took of some kids at the horse show.

They have a such a great time, it is fun to take pictures of them.

MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

2009-02-20T14:20:00.000-07:00

I'm out of town for a few days, taking pictures at a horse show in Hurricane, Utah. Here is my home for the next few days.

A VERY YOUNG CHRISTMAS CACTUS

2009-02-18T14:03:00.005-07:00

This is a Christmas Cactus plant, it is a very young start. I bought it just before Christmas in 2008. I don't know much about this plant except that the new leaves are red, kind of cool.

Plant starts from Seattle

2009-02-17T21:44:00.003-07:00

This is a monkey tail tree, it grows in Seattle.

I came home with a start (left side) from a friend to see if it will grow in Idaho. Thanks Sherry !!!!!

Also from Sherry, a holly tree start. I hope it will grow here.

Flying Home from Seattle, what a ride !!!

2009-02-16T21:18:00.006-07:00

The city of Seattle, what a view!!

Another picture with the prop, yes 1/8000 of a second.

Notice the yellow on the ends of the propeller.

Flying home from Seattle, this prop plane is the same type that crashed last week.

I was pretty worried about flying home.

The plane holds about 85 people, it is a very noisy plane.

It was good to have both feet on the ground.

2009-02-15T20:17:00.003-07:00

Homes near the pier.

Hundreds of sail boats at the pier.

The famous Pikes Market

MORE OF SEATTLE

2009-02-13T19:40:00.005-07:00

The Zoo

The port and the city from the west side.

VACATION TO SEATTLE

2009-02-12T19:21:00.004-07:00

I went to Seattle for a few days, the highlightof the trip was seeing the Lion King.
It was terrific !!!
I will post several pictures each day of the trip.

Some cool cloud formations.

This is a picture of the mountain range and includes the props of the prop plane.

I used a shutter speed 1/8000 of a second to stop the action.

A river, not sure which one, I thought it was cool.

Getting ready to land, the city - the Space Needle

We had this weird broccli vegetable, Romanesco.

Originally from Italy from the 16th century. It tasted pretty good.

HERE'S PROOF

2009-02-12T19:13:00.002-07:00

Well, here is the proof, racoon tracks.

Here is where he was eating the grain I put out for the pheasants.

USE YOUR IMAGINATION

2009-02-12T01:05:00.004-07:00

Okay, so this picture just looks black, right??? Well if you look closer and use your imagination, you can see a racoon eating the grain I put out today for the pheasants. It was 1:00 am and I didn't use a flash. I thought the moon and reflective light from the snow would help but as you can see, not much. This is the first time I have seen a racoon, it was kind of cool.

Tulips and Lilies NOW !!!

2009-02-11T00:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the flower bed on the east side of my house. Doesn't look like much huh?

But with a closer look, yes that's right, tulips coming up yes today February 11. Mom always told me that they come up in February but I am always excited to see them. Mother Nature always knows when they should come up. UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!!!

Here is a closeup of some Lilies, I don't understand how they can come up when it is so cold. They are so fragile, yet can stand temperatures well below freezing.

New Garden Seeds Wow !!!!

2009-02-10T00:24:00.002-07:00

I bought some seeds today, peas, beans, red onions, red radishes, red sweet corn and so much more. More information to come on my Garden blog -- gardeninglifestyle.blogspot.com

I can't wait for SPRING !!!!!

The pheasants are back!!!

2009-02-10T00:17:00.001-07:00

I saw about 7 pheasants this morning, they are so fun to watch.

Then something scared them and they flew away.

2009-02-09T00:09:00.001-07:00

This is an Amarillas, I have had it for about 3 years, it has been in the basement in a paper sack all winter. I brought it upstairs on January 31, watered it and it began to grow again. I hope to have blossoms around Easter.

Time for a sunset

2009-02-08T00:04:00.002-07:00

Another day, another sunset.

Granite for the Salt Lake Temple

2009-02-07T02:22:00.006-07:00

I went up Little Cottonwood Canyon (9000 S.) in Utah to take a few pictures of the Granite. This canyon is where they got the stone for the Salt Lake City Temple. I hope you can read the historical markers, they explain the great sacrifice the workers gave to transport the large stones 20 miles to the Salt Lake Temple site. Missy and I spent a few hours at this spot a few years ago. It is a great place to visit.

Anna Beth Baldwin

2009-02-06T03:03:00.002-07:00

This is my Niece Anna. I spent some time with her, Julie and Devin this past weekend. She is so cute, and has such a sweet personality. She giggles when whe wakes up, she is so fun to be around.

My Mac desktop -- now

2009-02-06T02:17:00.003-07:00

I wish I would have taken a picture of my desktop before I organized it. It probably had 50 icons on it. I usually put anything and everything on my desktop. But Devin taught me how to organize files in folders and gave me a few suggestions. Boy does that look good. (thanks Devin).

Valentine's Day

2009-02-06T02:12:00.001-07:00

Valentine's Day is coming, may that day be filled with love and chocolate !!

Open Show Banquet

2009-02-05T03:13:00.000-07:00

Here are a two of the pictures I took at a recent award banquet. People accumulate points throughout the year showing their horses. If they win one or more of the bowls, they get to keep the bowl for a year, and compete for it again this year. It was a great banquet and it was good to see the great people that make up this horse club.

Wildlife and wild living

2009-02-02T23:55:00.003-07:00

This is a pheasant in the back yard.

Shaker rasing the bar.

Shaker Boxing

2009-02-01T23:49:00.000-07:00

This is Shaker 'boxing'.

He sits on his back legs and waves his front legs around.

It is the funniest thing to see.

Busy picture day

2009-01-31T23:34:00.005-07:00

This is the Hazen Tree early in the morning.

It has a little frost on it, temperature 7 degrees.

Thanks for the lighting tip Devin !!!

Okay, so this is a perfect picture, blue sky, winter day. Nothing unusual right?

Then a few seconds later I took this picture, look at the spirit clouds in the picture.

Don't ask me what they are. Devin will probably know.

Shaker in fine form.

Winter Cress

2009-01-30T23:28:00.001-07:00

I planted this garden cress seed on Jan. 23 it is about an inch tall.

I will cut it with sissors and eat it on sandwiches when it grows a little more.

It is a lot like water cress, kind of spicy.

My computer being weird

2009-01-29T23:21:00.002-07:00

Has this ever happened to you?

Windows, windows and more windows.

Gotta love my Mac !!!!

2009-01-28T22:42:00.000-07:00

Shaker, hard at work, this is what he does all day.

Are you getting tired of so many pictures of him?

By the Snake River

2009-01-27T22:32:00.000-07:00

I would love to live next to the Snake River, like my Aunt Carol does.

She sees all kinds of wildlife, all year long.

Maggie the Yorkie

2009-01-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Barbara's dog Maggie II B, isn't she cute?

She is a very smart dog too.

Shaker just having fun.

2009-01-25T19:23:00.001-07:00

Jumping

and jumping

and more jumping !!!!

Missed it by that much !!!!!

Shaker, getting ready to play.

2009-01-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

And more snow !!!!

2009-01-23T18:15:00.001-07:00

More snow, I love the calming effect that snow has.

More snow

2009-01-23T00:50:00.000-07:00

Picture of the back fence after 5" of snow this morning. Everything was snowcovered and beautiful.

Deer in Idaho

2009-01-22T20:00:00.003-07:00

My friend Barbara took this picture, they are mule deer near Aberdeen, Idaho

I took these, it was so fun to see them so close.

Shaker again !!!

2009-01-20T00:48:00.000-07:00

Shaker being thoughtful.

Taylor Mountain sunset again !!

2009-01-18T00:45:00.000-07:00

Another sunset on Taylor Mountain

Seeing spots?

2009-01-17T00:43:00.000-07:00

This is a blurry picture to show the cool colors of reflecting lights.

Winter frost

2009-01-16T00:41:00.001-07:00

Frost on the apple tree.

Shaker

2009-01-15T00:38:00.002-07:00

Shaker, isn't he handsome?

Shaker on the fly

2009-01-14T00:31:00.000-07:00

Shaker jumping before fetching a ball. I think he can do this all day long.

Sunset over Taylor Mountain

2009-01-13T00:28:00.001-07:00

Sunset over Taylor Mountain taken from my back yard.

City workers

2009-01-12T00:22:00.002-07:00

The city of Ammon and H&K contractors are working on the road. It turns out it was a leak in the connection of the 6" water pipe that goes straight toward my house. I took this picture through the beveled glass in the front door.

Halloween Pumpkin

2009-01-11T00:18:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I know it isn't Halloween anymore, but I thought you might like a picture of a pumpkin with letters carved in it. I can't believe it is still around long past October.

Winter sunrise

2009-01-10T00:14:00.000-07:00

The sunrises in the winter are so pretty.

Shaker running

2009-01-09T00:04:00.002-07:00

Shaker on the RUN !!!

Baby pine tree

2009-01-08T23:59:00.002-07:00

This young pine tree is a volunteer. It grew from a pine cone seed.

Right now it doesn't look like much, but I will keep you posted.

I would like to give it a name, any suggestions?

Shaker all rolled up

2009-01-07T23:56:00.001-07:00

Tree by street light

2009-01-06T23:50:00.003-07:00

This is a tree taken at night using a long exposure, and a street light.

Exposed for 1.5 seconds.

Poinsettia

2009-01-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

Closeup of a Poinsetta, a gift from Devin & Julie Baldwin.

This is the prettiest Poinsetta I have seen, a beautiful deep red color.

Leaf plate

2009-01-04T23:43:00.002-07:00

This is a plate my friend Candice made, it has an imprint of an actual leaf.

Pam's three month Birthday Party

2009-01-03T23:30:00.007-07:00

Kami, isn't she cute ?

A Pam Olsen party is not complete without making a fire and roasting (frozen) marshmallows.

Cleaning dry beans

Great food !!!
Thanks everyone !!!

Briant & Kami

Cracking nuts
and just relaxing

Chris and Ashley straining cress seeds. (if you look closely you can see the seeds falling out).

Oh those flakes !!!

Studying the directions, what does this say ???

People who came.
We had so much fun !!! Don't they look happy ???

Shaker in Flight

2009-01-02T16:08:00.002-07:00

Shaker, He is a genius.

Nothing but air !!!

2009-01-01T23:25:00.000-07:00

Here is my cat Shaker, he fetches and does a few other tricks.