Friday, March 18, 2011

Phriday Phling Phinale

It's not often I post twice on the same day, but I got to it rather late last night (or early this morning, depending on whether you're a night owl or early bird) and again this evening. Of course I had to make a lot of photos over the past 10 days or so and many of these captured memories of phun times with our granddaughters. Since it's also Phun Phriday you'll have to bear with me as I post a few more.

This first shot is of a colourful wind catcher near a playground, spinning its wheels in the breeze, as I was out for a walk with Hailey - she had hoped to play there but unfortunately the entrances were locked.

The next shot is of Hailey at the fish and turtle pond after she'd finished feeding them, and just before she got to go go-karting. Again !

The last shot is of her younger sister Lilly who turns 4 in a few weeks - obviously she's headed for a modelling career.

We certainly had a phun-philled 10 days, and tomorrow night we start another week with our other 2 daughters. We're seeing more of our family being 2,500 km/1,500 mi from home than when we lived much closer by. You don't suppose the Florida weather has anything to do with it, do you ? Nah, I thought so !

(18-55mm  f22  1/60 sec  ISO200)

(70-200mm  f5.6  1/800 sec  ISO200)



(18-55mm  f14  1/160 sec  ISO200)


20 comments:

magda said...

Hahaaa, oooo Rick they are so lovely girls !!!!
Top models !!!!!!
Please, kisses to the girls from my...
Have a nice weekend with your beloved family !!!
A hug for all

Katherine said...

Oh the girls are too cute Rick. It's great to spend time with family .. have a wonderful weekend.

darlin said...

Awww, what precious gems your granddaughters are, I LOVE the photos you've posted of both of the girls. Your shots are stunning!

You mentioned to please bear with you while you posted a few more shots... I say keep them coming. I LOVE seeing your photos, I think that you know that already though. I aspire to be as good of a photographer as you are one day Rick and I'll get there if I watch what others are doing and eventually have the time to get out in the world and practice.

Have a wonderful weekend! And nah, the weather couldn't have a thing to do with seeing the family more, it's you and your wife they miss. ;-)

Tammy said...

What cuties. Great portraits and perfect models.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Yep,Lilly is heading for a modelling career.Look out world! Both girls are precious.As the saying goes,'If I had known grandchildren were so much fun,I'd have had them first.'
Have a great weekend.

Soraia said...

The girls are so beautiful :D

Thank you for the comments and yes, that's snow :D

Michelle said...

Those girls are just too cute :)

Leslie said...

Love that photo of the wind catcher, and your granddaughters are adorable!

Dawn said...

On not at all....they definitely just miss you!;)
What a picture(s)! The last one at the end is quite the pose! Love it!!!

Bitch said...

I understand you completely why you have to
show us your granddaughters...
Two future models..
Thank you a lot for your posts!
Monika

Unknown said...

Wow . . .You are a super model paparazzi . . . I want your job :-D

Greetz,


Joseph

S. Etole said...

oh, yes ... strike a pose ... such cute girls

Marty said...

de magnifiques images de vacances ! c'est merveilleux tout ce soleil, la chaleur, le
ciel bleu et entourés de vos enfants et petits
enfants ! la vie est belle Rick !
veux -tu quelques bisous un peu frais d'ici ???

Teté M. Jorge said...

I think your days are being very entertaining. Tiring, but fun. What pictures of dream! The two girls make beautiful models, really!

A beautiful Sunday, honey!
Many beijos and joy.

Rick said...

Thank you Magda - they are a true delight ! Hope your weekend is going well.

Thanks, Katherine - and I agree ;-) Have a great week (seeing as how your weekend is coming to a close).

Thanks, Darlene - although I may be a little biased, I have to agree about our granddaughters ! And maybe it's the combination of weather and hosts that's drawing everyone here ;-)

Thanks, Tammy - no argument from me ;-)

Ha ha, Ruth - it sure looks like it (I'll have to show her this blog in about 10 years). Thank you, and I hope your weekend is a good one too !

Rick said...

Thanks Soraia !

Thank you Farmchick - we loved having them with us - never a dull moment ;-)

Thanks, Leslie - on both counts !

Ok Dawn - I'll go along with that ;-) Yep, Lilly learned from her 'big' sister - we call her a little poser !

Ha ha - thanks, Monika - someone had asked for some more photos of them and 'twisted my arm' (I was happy to oblige).

Rick said...

LOL Joseph - at least I don't have to chase them in a car. yet. You'll have a job just like this in the future ! ;-)

I agree Susan - thanks; *unbiased look*

Marty - yes, life has wonderful moments and it's relationships that create them ! Merci for your visits and lovely comments and I send a few full moon bisous your way !

Ah yes - so photogenic it makes photo making very easy. Thank you Teca for stopping by - I hope your weekend is going well; some warm beijos for you !!

Unknown said...

True Rick, very true . . . :-)

Greetz,


Joseph

Dagmar said...

WHAT A CUTIES...You're blessed my friend with a family like this.
Geniet er veel van want ze worden te snel groot.
Hugs Dag

Rick said...

I'm certainly blessed and lucky these are my granddaughters Dag ! En die twee denken al dat ze zo groot zijn ! 4 going on 14 !! Fijne Woensdag, Dag !