Sunday 30 November 2014

November 28 ~ In the Oven...

  First, you decorate the cookies,
with lots of sugary goodness,
then you bake your Gingerbread Aliens!

Friday 28 November 2014

November 28 ~ Walking further ...

Today, I ventured further, to a nearby Community Garden,
where there is always something photogenic.
This dead aster? conflicts with chairs, table and umbrella, awaiting the return of spring,
 and snow fence in the distance.

Thursday 27 November 2014

November 27~ Small bits of colour

A walk around my block revealed a  single red maple leaf,
struggling to illuminate the dull November environment!

Wednesday 26 November 2014

November 24 ~ A proud Artist ...

Standing beside my work on display at The Ottawa Little Theatre.
A Flower Shop in Provence, was painted from a photo that I took when we were there,
several years ago.

Tuesday 25 November 2014

November 25 ~ Fruit Bouquet

Aaron and Marty are helping me enjoy a Fruit Bouquet!
I'm grateful for so many Get Well wishes!

November 24 ~ Get-well roses


Yellow roses always help me feel better!
Such beauties!
Thanks for the Get Well wishes.

Sunday 23 November 2014

November 23 ~ Quiet time

On Saturday morning, Megan and her boys came over for a quiet, family breakfast!
From top to bottom, Marty, Aaron, Megan.

Saturday 22 November 2014

November 22 ~ They're on my hat!

 
Diane's granddaughter, Ella, feeds the birds ... from her hat!
Location is Stony Swamp, just off Hazeldean Road.
Guest photographer: Diane Stokoe, from her cell phone.

Thursday 20 November 2014

November 20 ~ Flowers in November

This delicate little beauty with an unknown name, bloomed outdoors all summer,
and is now gracing us with November beauty.

November 19 ~ Flowers in November

This try of brilliant daisies and roses enjoyed the morning sun.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

November 18 ~ Home Again

For the coming few weeks, my subject selection will be very limited -
whatever I can see from within the house - while I recover from surgery.
I hope you will not be bored, and I hope I can fond interesting subjects - a new challenge!
 
IN the back yard, my little Kokopelli dances in the wind and flashes in the sun,
and keeps me endlessly entertained, in all seasons.
 Note the snow on the trees!

November 17 ~ While in Hospital

Ottawa, through a heat haze, seen from King Mountain.

November 16 ~ Whle in Hospital

Lovely fall colour in sun and shade, on the King Mountain Loop.

November 15 ~ Whlie in Hospital




Nancy, Tanya and Peg on King Mountain.
Guelt Photographer: Bob Cumming

November 14 ` While in Hospital ...

A fantastic hike on Nov. 11, giving thanks for freedom in Gatineau Park.
Black's Lake with fall reflections.

November 12 ~ While in hospital ...

Seeing as I've been in hospital for the past week, I will have to post pictures from earlier.
Below, a chickadee in my hand at Stoney Creek, and Marty hoping for a landing.








Tuesday 11 November 2014

November 11~ Remember ...

 This painting is done from a photo of my dad in uniform, about 1945.
Below, Poppies in a field in France.


Monday 10 November 2014

November 10 ~ Start 'em Young!

A Nature Walk at Stony Swamp - Peg, Marty, Ella, Dianne.

November 9 ~ Aaron's Birthday


Five candles on Birthday Ice Cream for Aaron, with Grandpa Rick joining in on Skype!
Not to be left out, Marty tries to 'light' the invisible candles on HIS ice cream!

November 8 ~ Family Gathering



At a family gathering in Toronto, my cousin Paula met her latest third cousin (?), Marty!

Tuesday 4 November 2014

November 4 ~ Gelato Distraction

One way to keep kids out from under foot on moving day ...
Gelato at Truffle Treasures!

Monday 3 November 2014

November 3 ~ Hole Punch

It looks like someone had fun with a hole punch on this maple leaf.
And ... do you remember those ring-enforcements that we used to use on three-ring binder paper?
Guest photographer: Tanya Ambrose

Sunday 2 November 2014

November 2 ~ .7 km away

A BIG move, but not a far move - just .7 km away, to a welcoming new home.