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2/17/11

Happy Hodge-Podge




We've been pretending it's summer...


The Paper Mama



...with a little watermelon!  Sam really enjoyed it...







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And, speaking of Sam.  He gave me the sweetest Valentine.



Apparently, he found a paperclip at school and formed 
it into this little heart.  Then, he kept it safe in a 
special part of his backpack until Monday.

Love that boy!

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It was another lovely week, with plenty of warm sun...



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This crazy weather is giving my vintage plant
stand a "weathered" look that I really love!






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44 comments:

jennykate77 said...

LOVE the pics!!! That watermelon looks delish!! I need to get one and pretend it's summer! ;) We're finally getting sunshine and it feels so good.

Hope you have a great day!!

Our Beaten Path said...

That watermelon looks so good. I can hear the birds chirping outside right now and its nice to know that spring is hopefully on its way.
I love the paperclip too! Soo soo sweet!

Nicolle said...

We've been pretending like it's summer too. I can almost feel it! Love your shots here....the sky, the plant stand, the heart, everything! :)

Jamie said...

How sweet is he - that valentine is adorable.

Buckeroomama said...

I was just wishing that I could have some watermelon today!

SO sweet that he made you a paper clip heart!! :)

Unknown said...

Wow the drop coming from the watermelon. I so can't wait for summer!
Also loving the weathering of your plant stand!

One Photo said...

That first photo is fabulous - the droplet of melon juice descending from his chin, just perfect. I like your sky shots too, so clear, bright and blue!

Miranda said...

THank you! After I took the picture, I adjusted the white balance and colors levels so that the whites were whiter, the blues bluer and the reds redder. :)

Unknown said...

Great shots, your comment made me laugh!

Tara said...

I love the watermelon dripping from his mouth shot!!

great macro shot to!

Unknown said...

Love that first picture and what a sweet Valentine gift!

SZM said...

Okay, the heart paperclip is so sweet! Aren't sons great?

Gina Kleinworth said...

That last one came out great! I would love to see what the rest of it looks like.

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Ps, lovely photos! I adore that last shot!

Bird's Eye View Photography said...

Those are the best valentines for sure! ... and that watermelon looks incredible.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful photos. Love the heart. Yummy! Watermelon!!

Liz Mays said...

That heart is too sweet. He was thinking of you when he found it and bent it into shape. Awwwwwww

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

Thirst quenching water melon is a favourite of mine too. That little paperclip heart is just so precious Dina.

Ashley Sisk said...

Pretending it's summer - what a wonderful idea. I love the heart.

Jen said...

I adore your blog! I am a very new and not so good photographer {and I use that word just to describe what I wish I could do} I hope to learn from your blog! BTW I also have 2 kids 7 and 2 {one G and one B} My 2 year old's name is also Luke.... <3

Tara said...

I love the watermelon...what a great idea!! I need to pretend it is summer too. Love the heart!

Cecily R said...

Ohhhhh how I love all these shots!! Seriously, you have a way of making the ordinary so beautiful that I envy (I've said this to you before, but I don't care--it's so true!)

That paper clip heart? Holy crumbs, not only is it SO sweet, but the picture is fantastic!

Unknown said...

Are you serious? He made you that adorable Valentine? I just love that child of yours Dina. Seriously love him. He is the best!

Kristina Clemens said...

AAAHhhhhh! Now I'm hungry for watermelon. The boys will probably insist we go buy some right after church... =)
Kristina J.

debi9kids said...

Mmmmm watermelon. I could totally go for some. And summer too.

Chris said...

Nice catch on the watermelon juice drip!

That Valentine is a treasure. Kids never cease to amaze me with their sincerity and their creativity.

Your pictures are marvelous -- enjoy that warm sun while you can. :)

Seizing My Day said...

I love the paper clip Valentine...
and the button heart is fabulous... I heart buttons! ;)

More Than Words said...

Oh my gosh..he is the sweetest!!!!! I love how he kept it safe and secure for you!!

Robin said...

Love these! The paperclip heart is the sweetest!! :)

FYH said...

What a sweet present...so precious...

Raymonde said...

Beautiful pictures today! I would love to stop pretending it is summer and for summer to be actually here! I have had enough of winter now.

Have a beautiful end of the week. xxx

deb duty said...

I love his gift to you! What a sweetie! The photos of Sam enjoying the watermelon are awesome! I can't wait to take watermelon photos again.

Susan said...

These were great Diana! I love coming here. Love that heart you got.

Have a great day!

Kim said...

Love the paper clip. Too sweet.

Rochelle@AFamilyofLooneys said...

What a sweet little boy you have. Great shots!!!!

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

Love the macro but the paperclip heart was so sweet.

kayerj said...

love that valentine :) http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2011/02/foto-friday-love.html

Anonymous said...

These are such beautiful photos. I love the paperclip story, so adorable!!! The tree/sun shots look so amazing & warm. Love the rustic look of your macro!! So cool! Happy Weekend! xo

Anonymous said...

Tha paperclip is so cute! Looks like you had an amazing week. Great captures.

Lisa

Run DMT said...

It's warmed up here too, highs in the upper 70s. YAY!

That heart shaped paper clip has got to be the cutest, sweetest thing EVER! Can you wear it as a bracelet? Or wear it as a charm on a necklace.
;-)

Tezzie said...

Love your week in photos! Your watermelon shots are awesome! Watermelon is a fave here at our house, too...love how you captured the droplet!

Ashley Elliott Photography said...

That drop coming down from the watermelon pic is amazing great job on all your pictures!:)

fiddlehead said...

What a great of shots! So very talented you are.
Sounds like yoda, but decided not to change it.

Mira Crisp said...

I really like the first one! I wish we don't have to pretend it's summer! :)
Mira