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Aubrey with daddy.


Maya with daddy.

The girls are now at an age that if you ask them to smile for the camera they make funny little smiley faces.

English

Stiff upper lips and bad weather - show us something typically English in your space today.



Very tacky socks I bought in 1987 when I was 18 and visiting London for the first time. Of course 21 years later I still have them so I'm not sure what that says about me???

And I wanted to share this....



This is a funny and enjoyable novel I read a little while ago. The adoption organization I work for brought the author, Alison Larkin, out this last weekend to do a show as she is an adoptee who was born in Washington DC, but was immediately adopted by a British couple. She was raised in Great Britain and lived in Africa for several years with her family. As an adult she learned that her biological parents were from the American South. At one point in her comedy act she states in her crisp British accent how she learned she is really a redneck. It was such a pleasure to see her perform live and meet her in person.

Rain

This is a photo I took while in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. We were in the middle of a torrential downpour, mind you it wasn't really cold though, and I spotted this little group trouping along carrying giant leaves as makeshift umbrellas.

American

With origins in the United States of America, show us 'American' in your space today.



A photo of the USA flag by me...

and another image not taken by me but that I couldn't help but share as I love that this represents the United States of America.

Birthday

The anniversary of one's birth - show us Birthday in your space.

Scottish

With origins from Scotland, find something Scottish in your space.



Two photos I took a number of years ago in Scotland. Above a window inside the Chapel of St. Margaret Queen of Scotland. Below a photo looking out one of the openings for a cannon at the Edinburgh Castle.

SOS

The day to show off the shots you are pleased with!

SPS

Its that time again to show off your S.P.S Shots - this weekend though I'd like to see your SPS shots in B & W!

French

Originating in France, or a slang name for something (cough cough), show us 'French' in your space today.



A French beret that I have owned since I lived in France in 1993-1995.

Spanish

Originating in Spain, show us something 'Spanish' in your space today.

Italian

Originating in Italy, show us something 'Italian' in your space.

Fake

Make presentable or plausible, alter so as to deceive, show us Fake in your space today.

Button

A disc or knob of plastic or metal, usually used to hold two surfaces together. Find 'Button' in your space.



The kind of buttons you can push.

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SPS

Pumpkin Portraits.

Music

An art form and the sounds produced by singing, instruments or players. Find 'Music' in your space.

Pub

A building with a bar selling alcoholic beverages. Find 'Pub' in your space.

Game

An amusement or pastime, or contest with rules. Find 'Game' in your space.





A very cool and different kind of game I purchased called The Abounding River. You can learn more about it here.

Remember

To have in, or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of a person, place, object or event.



A very old family photo.

Clean

To be without dirt or other impurities; unspoilt. Find 'clean' in your space.



Clean and Green energy - solar panels.

SOS

The Cabrillo lighthouse in Fort Bragg, California.

SPS

My girls.



Me as a Flamingo for Halloween.

Brush

A device made of bristles with which to clean, paint or polish, or a brief encounter or contact. Find 'brush' in your space.





Mine is a pretty hair brush a friend gave me as a gift. Two pictures today so I can show you both sides.

Cling

To hold on tight to a person or a thing. Show us 'cling' in your space today.

The 44th President of the United States of America - Barack Obama!

The next First Family - the Obama's!

Fry

Sunbathing - sometimes also referred to as frying.

Shimmer

To shine with a soft glistening light. Find a 'shimmer' in your space today.



It is amazing what one can do with a pile of shimmering powdered glitter.

Broken

In a state of disrepair or malfunction. Find broken in your space today.



My finger was slammed in a sliding glass door back in May. It has been taking a very long time to heal.

SOS (with a twist)

An SOS with a difference, today I'd like you to share show off shots of your collections! Everyone collects something whether its ornaments of a certain type, or novelty teapots, show me your collections today!



The Oprah magazine. This is just one section of my collection.

SPS (with a twist)

S.P.S with a twist

This Saturday I’d like to try and make our SPS shots just a little bit more interesting - so who's going to play? What I would like you to do is post a favourite childhood photo of yourself, but one that has a little story behind it. Not looking for an essay, just a few lines about the memories that the photo brings. Can you do that?



Getting a kiss from daddy.



Smiling big at my first Christmas with my pretty mommy who is also enjoying the moment. My oldest sister Cathie appears to be checking out my presents.