A Friend's Garden

This past weekend I was able to enjoy some time in my friend's garden and wanted to share some of the beautiful images of her garden.

This is the watch cat, his is protector of all growing vegetables.

Hitchhiker

On my way to the post office today, I noticed that I had a green leaf hitchhiker. Once at the post office I decided to take a picture of my new found friend, six legs and all.

Here is Albert's close-up. I enjoyed the time we shared together.

Concert on the lawn

We got the chance to see Toby Keith's American Ride with Trace Adkins and James Otto concert at the Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh. This was my first concert on the lawn. I believe I have become too old to be sitting on the ground and then standing up to watch the rest of the concert (the standing was only because some inconsiderate, rude young people felt that they should stand in front of us for the rest of the concert) anyway, I digress, the music was great and the venue was nice and easy to walk around. I appreciated that the parking fee was included in the price of the ticket, no paying to park. Nice!

I was able to capture a few shots from our lawn "seats". I probably should have gotten up and gotten closer but there was a hill and I was afraid of falling down the hill and not to mention that I would have to climb back up the hill. So these photos are great considering the hill and such.

James Otto was playing when we got to our "seats" on the lawn.
He did a great job as opening act.

After many takes at figuring out the timer on the camera I got a photo of us, but by the look on the lady's face behind us, I must have annoyed her with all the previous attempts. But by the look on the man's face to the right, he doesn't look that thrilled to be on camera either.

Now we are talking...sing Trace, sing

Ladies Love Country Boys!

Then enters Toby...

Awesome performances.

Here's a better shot, the flash helped to smooth out my wrinkles and blemishes.
(Now if I can only figure what camera attachments to use that will take away 20 pounds.)

Two of my favorite things

Shoes and a Clearance Sale!!

Locopops

We had the pleasure of joining Liam and his Mommy on a trip to the local Locopops shoppe to indulge in a gourmet handmade frozen pop.

Such a difficult decision on what flavor to choose that it required a very serious moment.

Anticipation was tense (notice the tight grip) while Mommy unwraps the pop.

Finally, chocolate strawberry, Mom's favorite. (I guess I will share.)

But I get the last bite.

and what is on my face...

Saying good-bye to the ice cream shoppe is never an easy thing to do.
(I had the same look on my face)

Photo of the day: Best Friends

Liam with his new build-a-bear bear.