Old Time Movie Stars

We recently experienced a lovely vacation on the Chesapeake. 
Maryland.
Which I once pronounced Mary-Land.  
Once.  
I now pronounce it like everyone else.  Merra-lind.  
Makes no sense to me.  
Like Arkansas.  Should be pronounced R-Kansas.  


Anyhoo, whilst there my daughter channeled old time movie stars.  It was quite delightful.  There must have been something in the water.  


First up: Lucille Ball

Then, the beautiful Grace Kelly:

And finally, Deborah Kerr:

I won't post the photo of Deborah Kerr in this position, as that would just be inappropriate--she's got Burt Lancaster all over her.

FIJI, by Kate

Here are some photos that Kate shared of her trip to Fiji.  She took about 872203, and I wanted to narrow it down to about 5 for a blog post, but failed.

Here is what I ended up with:

Isn't it gorgeous? 

This is Monuriki Island where Castaway with Tom Hanks was filmed.  

Wilson!??!!  

Every beach has pesky birds.  Even paradise.  

A village ceremony where they drink a not so tasty concoction.  

Every island I have been to has stray dogs running about, 

and Fiji seems to be no exception:

cutie!

Here is where I would like to relax and read a book:

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Comments by me!

Stay tuned...

for more US & OZ.  

This is Kate's suitcase and she is back from Fiji!!  

We are going to finish out the month with our daily photos.

Can't wait!

  

Photography Series Hiatus

Hi Everyone,

Unfortunately our US & OZ photo series will be taking a little hiatus while gorgeous Kate in vacationing in gorgeous Fiji.  There are no phones, tvs, wireless.

nada!  
zippo!
zilch!

So, while all this makes for a relaxing and fun vacation it really doesn't help when you want to email photographs to people.
But, stop being selfish, geez...


Not to worry though.  She will be back before we know it so CHIN UP!

No tears!
oh, well, maybe that is just directed to me, but, well, carry on...

Have fun, Kate!  We look forward to your return!
xo

Photography Series Update

I have been thoroughly enjoying the US & OZ series.  I love getting the lovely photos from our friend down undah and also love the challenge of taking a photo a day myself.

Today, however, we have run into our first glitch.  I usually get a photo from Kate bright and early in my time zone. However, today she is traveling to Fiji and I haven't received a photo from her yet.  I am sure it has to do with packing and traveling and time differences.  I really hope that once she gets to Fiji she has internet connection and we will be able to carry on as planned.  I really can't wait to see some photos from Fiji.

I will still take a daily photo and post it at the end of the day, but there probably won't be one from Kate.  We'll see...fingers crossed...

Let's all say a prayer that she has/had a safe flight to Fiji and remembered to bring her camera!!

Check back later~
xo

I Believe in Santa Claus

If you're 5 years old what movie to you pack when you are going on summer vacation?

Why, a Christmas movie of course!

What is a hot day by the beach without a good ol' wintertime classic?!??

The Year Without A Santa Claus

Classic

I am sure all of you know the Heat Miser/Cold Miser songs.

I'm too much...da doo do do...

Who doesn't tear up when they hear this song?

Oh, Ignatius, you're not too old for Santa Claus.

Just believe in Santa Claus

Like you believe in love

Just believe in Santa Claus

And everything he does

Wipe that question from your mind

Yes, he does exist!

Just like love you knows he's there

Waiting to be missed

Just like love I know he's there

Waiting to be be missed

Nothing like cooling down on a hot summer day with a classic Christmas movie.

Gotta love those kids!