Black & White Kitty 87:2011

Today's DailyShoot assignment was to make a photo in black and white. This is the sweet black and white kitty who "adopted" us during our January blizzard. She hangs out on our patio and does a little hunting on the side. We want to catch her and take her to the vet for spaying and shots, but we can't even get close to her before she runs off. Hopefully, we'll be successful before she presents us with kittens.

Son's Knit Afghan 86:2011

I've started a new project, a knitted afghan for my son, who goes to college out of state. After several crochet projects, I felt the need to knit, in a big way! My son's only request was that his afghan be "cable-rific" and washable. This afghan pattern has cables, and my daughter had to teach me how. The needles are size 13, and the wool is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky in Willow. The pattern calls it a "quick knit." We'll see. I anticipate it taking a few months to complete. I'm enjoying the yarn and the pattern. Hopefully I can get it done before the heat of summer.

Tree Buds 84:2011

I often park next to this tree at school. It is now bursting forth with buds and I just love these colors! While I was taking pictures after school, some 3rd graders rode up to me on their bikes. It was a beautiful Friday afternoon, about 70 degrees, and they were so excited to see to see a teacher outside of school. We hugged and I took several pictures of them, too.
I took this picture with one of our new school cameras, the Canon A495. I don't know what kind of tree this is, but it is rather small and produces berries.

Daffodil 75:2011

Just had to capture one of the happy daffodils in my mom's backyard.

Trio 74:2011

I love the detail of these candlesticks on the hearth at my mom's house. As I do my 365 Project, I find that I really love capturing the close-ups.

Calico on Calico 73:2011

Helena is one of my mother's two calico cats. How she ever jumped up on to this bed is a mystery. She's quite the hefty girl.

Gazing Ball 72:2011

I was wearing an orange shirt when I took this photo of the gazing ball in my mother's back yard. Can you tell? It is Spring Break, and I am playing catch up with my 365 Project.