This and That

I could not resist the potted tulips at Kroger recently. I took them out for their photoshoot debut on Saturday, and they did beautifully, don't you think? I am in love with them. I almost did not splurge this way, but each time I glance their direction, they pay me back with loads of joy.

We had such a nice weekend, despite our weather turning chilly again. It was okay, just not the mild spring-like temps that we have been teased with lately. It was so fabulous that N got an invitation to go to a concert! Social opportunities are the best and we are just as excited as he is when they come along. Yay for friends, for getting out, for enjoying good things! We are thankful.

While at the concert, he ate everything that did not eat him first. I think his growth is slowing, but his appetite is not. While he is already taller than I am (5' 4"), this fast metabolism is not going to last forever, and what happens when he can't devour so many groceries anymore?? He has some habits in place that need to be tempered. But then . . . . so do I. (Like the 7 dark chocolate kisses that just disappeared while I have been sitting here.)

Happy Monday.

Special Exposure Wednesday

I wanted to capture the end of our autumn leaves and also some flags from Veteran's Day last week. Of course, I had to squeeze "Dimples" in here, too











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P.S. I have been looking around for blogs about other teens and young adults with special needs and have found precious few. Do you know of any?

Special Exposure Wednesday

On Saturday I went out and discovered this:
Me + one hour + my camera = a new perspective.

Snapping photos of just about anything outside leaves me with a satisfied and thankful feeling. Below are some of my favorites. And there are others, too.














A recent visit to my mom's for her Happy Birthday.


This is the new and improved "rapping" Jimmy Buffett.

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What I've Been Shooting This Summer

I refuse to post the photo of the dishonorable deer who was lazing innocently in my back yard recently. I know she was the one who brutally attacked every caladium, impatiens and petunia that I had carefully planted! Clearly, I am still not over it.