Mirrored Eyes

These pictures were taken a few weeks ago...Delaney took the first and I took the second.  We didn't really notice the reflections at first, as we were just going for the coloring.  What do y'all think? ~Click here for the photos~

~Pictures~ (can't think of a better title currently)

Being in a haphazard mood, I am posting a smattering of haphazard pictures, some of the more recent ones.  Soon I'll be posting a video...so stay in the blogosphere!

A gorgeous sunset out of our living room window

Experimenting with macro

Wednesday night family activities include changing tires (photo taken by Mrs. Becker)

For the love of books and Willow Trees

"Music is life"

The last day of summer

Sunset and...my sisters hair

My first apple pie

(Photo credit goes to Justus Shaw)

My wonderful home

Faith, the laziest, sweetest cat ever

Video post coming soon!

Excerpt from "Poor Richard's Almanac" written by Benjamin Franklin

A man in a passion rides a wild horse.

Be always ashamed to catch thyself idle.

Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.

Deny self for self's sake.

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

Fond pride of dress is sure an empty curse; e'er fancy you consult, consult your purse.

God heals, and the doctor takes the fees.

Haste makes waste.

It is ill-manners to silence a fool, and cruelty to let him go on.

Keep flax from fire, youth from gaming.

Let every new year find you a better man.

Much virtue in herbs, little in men.

Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house to put her in.

Observe all men; thyself most.

Philosophy as well as foppery often changes fashion.

Quarrels never could last long, if on one side only lay the wrong.

Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.

Sorrow is good for nothing but sin.

Teach your child to hold his tongue, he'll learn fast enough to speak.

Up, sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough.

Vain-glory flowereth, but beareth no fruit.

Weighty questions ask for deliberate answers.

You will be careful, if you are wise; how you touch men's religion, or credit, or eyes.

The last half of our trip in pictures

We are now home from Maui.  It is bittersweet, for sure!  We had a marvelous time, but it's always nice to be back home.  Here is the final group of photos that tell the story...

Maui again!

Living the dream

We are in Maui, Hawaii (a.k.a. one of the most beautiful places on earth)!  We've been here since Sunday, and it's been amazingly, wonderfully wonderful.  I love this place!!  We've experienced a lot, relaxed a lot, and I could share so much but I shall refrain for now.  The photos speak for themselves a lot.  Yes, I have photos, as you can see below.  If you'd like to see more, click the obvious link at the end of the post.  For those who like lots of photos, you'll be pleasantly surprised, I hope!  Aloha!

The view from our lanai (veranda)

A pretty flower (anyone know the name?)

Wailea beach

Hibiscus

~Click here for more pictures!!~