Find Me Friday

Here are some "find me" pics from our hike at Shawnee State Park last weekend.

Can you find the spider and the beetle?

Another where's hubby =)

Check out this camouflage:

If you are new this week, all you have to do is post a photo of whatever you want (within reason of course, keep it clean people! ;-) ) and it has to have some element of "peekaboo," "hiding" or "camouflage" in it. Think of one of those hidden pictures where you have to find the hidden images. Or a green frog blending into the green leaf he is sitting on. There are tons of options! Have fun with it!

If you would like to join in, please make sure to link back to my blog and use my button if you like. If I decide your image(s) is/are inappropriate, I have the right to delete your link. Other than that, have fun and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Oh, and I plan on having weekly themes in the future, but if you don't have a photo that falls into the category, you can still participate. And I don't mind if you add this into another Friday blog carnival. As long as you remember to link to me, that is great! Ok, that's all for now, lets see those photos!

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Thankful Thursday - Weekend Getaway

I am so Thankful for time away, God's beautiful creation and family. We went to Shawnee State Park in southern Ohio this past weekend and stayed in a little cabin with Jim's family. It was so nice to get away! We went swimming, took a little hike, ate lots of food and just relaxed! It was great. Jim's parents were so very kind and generous to invite us along and they took care of everything. We are so blessed and so thankful for them! Here are some pics of our "mini vacation."

The Lodge

Our Cabin

Sunrise behind the Lodge

Grammy bought Jimmy a souvenir raccoon, he loves it!

Jimmy wasn't too sure of this big Indian

Or these bears, at first, but then he warmed up enough to pick baby bear's nose (leave it to my child)

Family swim pic! We were in the indoor pool because as luck would have it, it was a bit too cold to be outside (the water was actually warm, but the air was too cold for little Jimmy)

Jimmy's first "airplane" ride lol (he always looks so serious, he really did love it!)

What has Jimmy found?

Awww! A cute box turtle!

Ok, time for a flashback: When I was a little girl, it was my DREAM to find a box turtle in the wild. Of course, back then I would have wanted to keep it, but its illegal to take wildlife home from state parks, etc....so I couldn't keep this one (not that I would have, that's his home, I know that NOW, plus, I already have a pet turtle) Anyway, so this is the first one I have ever found while hiking! And he was right at the beginning of the trail, Jim almost stepped on him (I did move him off the trail so no one else would step on him or be tempted to give him a new home)! I was so excited, I took lots of pics of him. Ahhh a childhood dream come true lol.
Aww, isn't that sweet? Happy trails! ;-)
Oh and PS, we are off this weekend for another little getaway, I will share about it next week =)

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Find Me Friday

Where's Pegasus (and Hubby lol)?

Where're Pegasus & Mimzy??

Peekaboo Cody!
If you are new this week, all you have to do is post a photo of whatever you want (within reason of course, keep it clean people! ;-) ) and it has to have some element of "peekaboo," "hiding" or "camouflage" in it. Think of one of those hidden pictures where you have to find the hidden images. Or a green frog blending into the green leaf he is sitting on. There are tons of options! Have fun with it!

If you would like to join in, please make sure to link back to my blog and use my button if you like. If I decide your image(s) is/are inappropriate, I have the right to delete your link. Other than that, have fun and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Oh, and I plan on having weekly themes in the future, but if you don't have a photo that falls into the category, you can still participate. And I don't mind if you add this into another Friday blog carnival. As long as you remember to link to me, that is great! Ok, that's all for now, lets see those photos!

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for our new:

And well stocked too! Now if I could just get a new kitchen floor....and some new paint on the walls...... ;-)

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Fun at the Fair

I know, I said I would post the pics of our trip to the fair almost 2 weeks ago, oops! So here they are =)

Jimmy & his 2 lovely cousins, Marah and Marissa

Marissa on the carousel

Jimmy watching Marissa on the carousel, "I wanna ride too!"

Daddy took Jimmy on his first pony ride

Jimmy loves the lawn equipment & Daddy can't wait until he is old enough to mow lol

Jimmy & cousin Marah

Marissa won a fish!

Jimmy tries to win one too!

Jimmy got his fish! (same fish, but he doesn't know lol! Marissa got herself another one, =) )

Grammy & Grandpa on the Ferris Wheel

Jimmy finally got to ride the carousel....and decided he wanted off halfway through!

Daddy won Jimmy a penguin (loves them ever since he saw part of Happy Feet, and when you say "Do Happy Feet" he starts dancing, it is so cute!)

Mommy and a sleepy, slap happy Jimmy. Time to go home!

We also got to see some animals, but I didn't get any pics. Jimmy loved it and kept making animal noises, it was great! Then we got homemade ice cream on our way out, what a perfect ending to a fun evening at the fair =)

It's Been Awhile! TIme for VGNO!

Who's ready for a Virtual Girls Night Out? I am! All set in my PJ's, ready to visit some blogs. Want to join in? Head over to Ann's at Ann Again...and Again to link up and join the fun! And make sure you tell her happy birthday because tomorrow is her day!

Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since I last joined in VGNO! I missed you all!

Ann has a fun party game for us called "Dear Diary" so head over to her blog to find out how to play. Here is my diary entry:

Dear Diary,

My best friend Alanis and I went shopping for $200 ripped jeans. We wanted to show them off when we went to hang out at the skate park. You won't BELIEVE who we saw at the mall. Keanu Reeves! We screamed so loud they had to call Security. It was the best day ever!

Hope everyone has a fun evening & a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by =)

Find Me Friday

Ack! Late again! Sorry, I will get with it, I promise!! Trying to get ready to take Jimmy to his great grandma's too, so this will be quick lol!

Our little duckie friends from canoeing =)


If you are new this week, all you have to do is post a photo of whatever you want (within reason of course, keep it clean people! ;-) ) and it has to have some element of "peekaboo," "hiding" or "camouflage" in it. Think of one of those hidden pictures where you have to find the hidden images. Or a green frog blending into the green leaf he is sitting on. There are tons of options! Have fun with it!

If you would like to join in, please make sure to link back to my blog and use my button if you like. If I decide your image(s) is/are inappropriate, I have the right to delete your link. Other than that, have fun and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Oh, and I plan on having weekly themes in the future, but if you don't have a photo that falls into the category, you can still participate. And I don't mind if you add this into another Friday blog carnival. As long as you remember to link to me, that is great! Ok, that's all for now, lets see those photos!

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful that I have so much to be thankful for, even when I don't feel like being thankful!
I am thankful I can see through the messes before me to what is a blessing in my life.

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Canooooing

Today Jim and I went canoeing with some of my family. There were 8 of us, so 4 canoes. It was a nice time. And while we were away, little Jimmy got to stay with his Grammy & Grandpa allll day! And he was a good boy and didn't cry at all!


Our canoeing adventure was a 3-4 hour trip down the river. Not a very exciting river, but its exciting enough for me! We even tipped over once...luckily I was a smart cookie and had my camera (NOT my big Canon!) in a plastic zip bag (2 actually) and then inside of another tote bag type thing tied to the canoe. So it didn't get ruined! We came upon a rope swing and stopped there for a while to have a snack and then Jim, my step cousin Jesse and I all jumped off the rope. It was a blast!

Jim

Me

Jesse

We saw lots of turtles and birds along the river bank, and some little fishies in the water. Not much else wildlife, some dragonflies & bugs, but the ride was pretty and scenic.

Our little buddy for part of the ride

Then, after our ride, Jim and I changed our clothes and went to an early dinner JUST THE TWO OF US!! I think we have only done that one other time since Jimmy was born! It was so strange, but it was nice to get away for a little while. And my little man was so excited to see his daddy & mommy when we picked him up, it was so cute. Well, I am off to bed, hope everyone is having a nice weekend!