{ Christmas with a cat(s) }

Looking through photos from this Chrismtas and old photos from Christmases past. I had to giggle at all the cat-antics that showed up over the years. There is something about paper and boxes, dangly ornaments and tree skirts that just bring out the craziness in cats. =) I hope you enjoy the photos of my furballs.

This year is Fiona's first Christmas. She had fun playing in the garland.

Fiona is a Princess in the house and she wanted the sparkly beads all to herself. Maybe she wants to wear them for Christmas.

Mikey IN the Christmas tree. He is the first of our cats to do that. He is so big the whole tree was shaking. I guess he wanted a tree fort.

Rusty in the tree box. Over the years all the cats have loved playing in the Christmas tree box. You just can't keep them out of it.

ohhhhh SHINY.... I wonder what it is..... tap..tap...tap..hmmmm it moves...

Tell me, what is it with cats and the tree skirt??? Notice where the tree skirt is, in relationship to the tree.. No matter how many times I fixed it. This is what I found. Sparky loved it.

See what I mean? (he looks too cute doesn't he?)Yes my cats are spoiled.

Happy Kitty, this photo says it all. Rusty and his present from Kitty Claus =)

Be nice boys. Sometimes they don't want to share.
Do kids always fight over toys on Chrismtas???

Guess Comet won in the end ~

Christmas Cat-tales from our home to yours..
Meowy Christmas
xo,
MaryAnn

{ Five Lil Stockings }

The stocking are hung
on the banister with care
in hopes that Kitty Claus
soon would be there~

One for Mikey, Misty, Rusty, Sparky and Fiona. All lined up in a row.

Meowy Christmas~
From Me and the furbabies
xo,
MaryAnn


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{ First Snow }

Our first snow came very early this year for our area of Pennsylvania. Too early, at the end of October. We haven't even done our fall clean up yet. Six inches of heavy wet snow with the leaves still on the trees. The first Nor'easter of the year as we call them.

The photo abovie is taken from my front door. Looks different with some of the leaves still on the ground.
Below:Three miles from my home is a beautiful grist mill. My Honey and I decided to jump in our truck and go for a walk.

Grist Mill pond, desolate and beautiful.

Little smoke house

Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown PA

Snow covered field. We were the only people there. So quiet and beautiful

Saucon creek, the dark water against the white snow was beautiful. Saucon is an Indian name, from local Indians who used to live here.

Walking along the Rails to Trails, this beautiful farm is one of my favorites to photograph. I love the little smoke house.

I don't remember having snow this early ever... We lost power for over 24 hrs. I enjoyed the quiet time with my Honey. But, I did really appreciate having electricity and my computer back... =)

MaryAnn

{ Fall in my garden }

Soon it will be the last of the flowers in my garden. We had a beautiful garden this year. I will miss all the color.

This past summer was a hard one... rain, rain and more rain. We are 20+ inches above normal for rain. Then there was hurricane Irene... then severe heat waves. It's a wonder I had any pretty flowers at all.

The flowers are dying back now. Showing the last of their colors. Soon they will go back to sleep.... I feel winter is not far off~

How did you garden grow this summer?

{ The End of Summer }

This Summer was long, hot, rainy, stormy. Even a hurricane went through.

Only one lonely Morning Glory bloomed this year.

Some of our garden did look beautiful this year. Pretty and lush in some parts. I will be planting sweet potatoes vines next year for sure.

The Dogwood trees are heavy with berries. Soon they will be ready for the passing Blue Jays and Crows to snack on.

The last of the Purple Cone Flowers. One of my favorite summer flowers.

The storms were hard on my rose bush.

The Morning Glory vines made it to the top of the porch. They look pretty, but no flowers in sight.

I'm looking forward to cooler days, Mums and pumpkins. The crunch of leaves under your feet. Autumn, my favorite time of year~

{ Pure Cuteness }

My photo scession with Lil Miss Fiona. She was sooo cute snuggled up on her blanket. I do believe she was actually posing for me~ I think she loved the attention. Miss Fiona is now 7 weeks old.

Also had some fun playing in Photoshop CS4.
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Simple Beauty- Tiger Lily

The simple beauty of a Tiger Lily. Their beauty is so fleeting, here one day and then gone. But, while they are here they bloom exquisitely.

Textures by Kim Klassen
Brushes by French Kiss
Frame by Isabella LaFrance

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July Flowers~

Took some photos of the flowers blooming in my garden today. I like seeing how the garden changes and matures. They are starting to bloom more and more. Took awhile, since we added or transplanted a lot of them into the garden this year. I'm already planning on adding more for next years garden. =)

My front porch. The potted Impatients are doing good this year despite the heat. The Morning Glory vine has crawled up to the flag pole already(on porch post, not seen in photo). I'm just waiting for flowers. My kitty Sparky in the window. New front flower beds. Replaced this year because of water pipe leak. Good things come out of bad.

Rock wall extended farther down the hollow. This part of the garden is shady.

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