Bird eggs Feb. 7 2011

I found these bird eggs on the ground in our yard. The mother bird put them there in the nest she built. I noticed this bird going back and forth, I was weeding, got nosy and saw this nest pretty much hidden in the ferns. We have really had nice weather, the birds are singing, the frogs croaking and the mosquitoes are out in full force.
Surprise, I lost 2.8 pounds, I didn't feel that I had been doing good. I started with a little more than usual excess. So that mean I have to watch a little more closely this week. I also went to the lymphedema therapist this morning and some of the swelling had gone down. I hope it stays down. I go to the orthopedic therapist on Thursday and you will be leaving on Wednesday for sunny California. I also went to the dentist today for cleaning, The whole office is going to Salt Lake City this weekend for some dental conference or class. I told my hygenist to dress warmly.
After that, I picked up my 91 year old friend so we could visit someone from church that is in the hospital. It was a busy day!

Not a great picture but this is what we did after church before the game. There is a fairly new junior college near us. They just finished building a concert area for the area with 3 stages which have the top of the acoustics for music. Today was open house so we went to see it now. There is another about 30 miles from us which I have also taken their tour but I wouldn't drive there for evening concerts. This one is only 5 miles away.
It was 74 degrees today. I know you are anxious to see some warm weather.
I don't know what happened to me today. I fell apart and ate everything. Tomorrow is a weigh in day I guess I need one of those passes that she talked about in the meeting. It all started with the veggie delight from subway. I gave it 8 points. I am not sure what it was. That took more points than I usually have for lunch. Next week is valentine's dinner at a really nice place. But it is right after weigh in so I have time to work that off. It would help if I could get Bud on the plan. I have all kinds of excuses! You have so much more will power.
Tomorrow is another day, a new start!

framed Marisa Feb. 5,2011

Marisa in frame several years ago. They enjoyed helping me with my school homework. If I need to try different things with school for photography, they would do it regardless of how dumb it seemed. Now they are so busy with everything and I am not doing pictures at school now..
You really did good with weight watchers. I think it is so much better diet than the one you had with the insurance but to get the insurance at a better deal was worth it.
It is good that Rod joined too, it makes it easier to keep the bad food out of the house.
Have fun at Traci's tomorrow. We are going to an open house at the college tomorrow. It will be after church and before the game. I hope to get some studying in while Bud watches the game.

Strange picture in Utah Feb. 4, 2011

Picture frames are fun to work with. The first time that I used those was in black and white, I colored in the frame and left the rest in black and white. At our studio in school, there was always a frame in the props. I would usually do one session a semester with the frame. I like the one you had, 2 girls dressed almost alike, makes it almost mirror image. I will have to try that some day. I don't know when I will be able to set up my studio at home again. There are some heavy things to set up.
The picture I am sending is the strangest picture that I have ever taken. Rod had to tell me what it was, then I could see it.
I don't how you could ever think you are not organized. Even real organized people can't get half what you get done. Good luck on your weigh in and on your new calling.

ATT Baseball Park Feb.3, 2011

San Francisco Giants Ball Park at ATT park. My friend and I did a tour there. It was so interesting and right on the water. If you are ever in San Francisco and they are still giving tours, you should do it.
The picture you posted should warm you up a lot. I am so glad you got to go on that trip. It won't be long until you will be in California. Hopefully it will be a nice day. At least there won't be any snow.
How is your arm and hand after doing so many die cuts. 600 is a lot! Norma told me she is looking into the Tan vacation in Wisconsin.
My day was good. Beautiful weather but now I am cold. I walked to class and then drove to Sam's.
My eating is not as good as yours. I stay right at my 29 points and sometimes could eat more. We had salmon tonight which was good. I know my count is off . I couldn't pass up Sam's food to try. Since super bowl sunday is coming up they had lots of nibbles to try. That was my lunch. The rest of the week should be better. I have to plan better on the days that I have class and then errands.

Near Marin, CA Feb. 2, 2011

Quite a few years ago we hiked in this area. I am now doing good to get 2 miles in. I have to remember Patience, Hope and Time. I am doing better and the antibiotics is making my lipedema arm feel better.
I didn't do much today, a little studying, watched a movie and a church friend came over. We are getting things together for a photo book.
I have finished my exercises and now to take my midnight medicine.

Round Barn Feb.1, 2011

I always wanted to go to Indiana after a friend told me about the round barns there. Many of them were being torn down or falling down. I never made it there. One time Judy and I were in Santa Rosa (that is where the character Charlie Brown was made). There were other things to see in town and I saw this round barn. I couldn't believe it. I don't remember why they were made round. Now I don't have to go to Indiana.
I ended up with 28 points in weight Watchers. Only because I didn't realize I had the right kind of popcorn in the house. I wasn't really hungry but staying up until midnight says I have to do something. After eating the popcorn, I decided to mop the kitchen floor. A lady from church is coming over noon tomorrow. We are going to go over some pictures to put in a album for the church's 25th anniversary. She has a house keeper, so her house is always neat . She is always involved in service, meetings and a community chorus. So a housekeeper allows her to get involved in everything. She's been here before and my house is not clean but it is cleaner.
Time is going, I have 30 more minutes before I take my medicine. And I have one more set of exercises. Everything is working out just right.