Little Amish Girl

Little Amish Girl, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

We have alot of Amish friends. So I am well aware that they are not fond of having their photos taken. But last week we were walking through the farmers market and this little girl was standing there. I had my camera by my side and clicked not knowing if I would get anything or not. This is the shot that I got. I wrestled with the idea of posting it or not. But I am sure there are many others that just think that it is so sweet.....She is holding a tiny little coin purse....I just love the simplicity of it....

red blue cotton balls

red blue cotton balls, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

when we were in Minnisota there was this adorable store that we were in. I walked by this jar of colored cottonballs and was so intrigued.....I just kept coming back over to them....So simple and yet so fun!

Blue Boat Rope

Blue Boat Rope , a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

Isn't it amazing how something so simple can be so beautiful.....I am just drawn to this photo...

biscuits

biscuits, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

love making homeade biscuits. It makes me feel Martha Stewarty.....I don't do as much "from scratch" baking as I would like to - so when I can pull out the rolling pin and spread out some flour it makes me all happy inside....

limeberry mojito

limeberry mojito, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and topped)
5-6 fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice
1 ounce grenadine
2 ounces rum
2 ounces orange juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Club soda
Strawberries and Mint leaves for garnish
Place strawberries and mint leaves in the bottom of a tall glass - using the back of a spoon, mash until well smooshed.
Add ice to fill glass, grenedine, rum, oj and lime juice. Stir.
Fill glass with club soda.
Garnish with strawberries and lime slices.

strawberry summer

strawberry summer, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

I had borrowed my friend's juicer about a month ago. I Loved it but I didn't like the clean up. So after I sent it back I found myself using my blender for much more than slim fast shakes and margaritas. This is one of those drinks....So easy and a little more healthy than a margarita.....




Core 1 apple (leave peeling on)
1 Cup fresh strawberries (cleaned and topped)
2 ounces orange juice
Throw it all in the blender and pulse for a few times and there ya go....Pour in a cold glass and garnish with a strawberry...Enjoy!

Lighthouse in Hawaii

Lighthouse in Hawaii, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

This is where I dream to be on a hectic day. There are certain moments in your life that you wish you could escape to - this is one for me. My husband and I ventured off on our own when we were in Hawaii. We found this abandoned light house off the beaten path.....Beauty....

Ribbon

Ribbon , a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

One of the things that I am working on is selling my photography as stock photography. So although I think this would make a great photo I also look at it with a different eye now.

blue apron

blue apron, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

I saw this cute little apron in an antique store....I just loved the colors..

Dad and Daughter

Dad and Daughter, a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

This is one of those times I feel like a stalker but I just couldn't resist. We were walking through the park and there was this dad and his little girl and it was just so adorable. Her in her little pink dress on his shoulders.....sigh....

biscuits and jam

biscuits and jam , a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

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blue jean pockets

blue jean pockets , a photo by pieceofheaven on Flickr.

My hubby and I ran away for a couple of days for our 23rd anniversary. We went to a little town in Minnisota that was just plain beautiful. The water and the scenery were breathtaking. This little tourist town was a photographers delight. But on our last morning while walking through the park I snapped this shot. LOL...Yep, my hubby's bum....Of course my kids cringe and moan when they see this but oh well. I figure that they should be thrilled that after 23 years of marriage this would be my favorite photo of the trip.