7.5.10 "A TREASURE"

Welcome back Salma! She is rejoining us after taking a several month hiatus which you can read all about by clicking on her name in the header! Also, remember to get your post ready for tomorrow's "TUESDAYS AROUND THE WORLD!" the theme is (and always will be) TODAY! Come link up and share a little sneak peak of your side of the globe!

LOLA, UTAH

Hmmm... what is a treasure to me? 1) Having a best friend like Kristen. (pictured here at her home with her kiddos. 2) BOTH of us getting pregnant again after nearly 5 years of infertility. 3) The wonderful children we already have. 4) The fact that she is carrying 3 (yes THREE) healthy babies in that cute little tummy of hers. 5) Getting to spend an afternoon with someone I ADORE photo-documenting all of the beautiful things in life that she gets to treasure every day! (That's just for starters... The hubs, Kortmeister and Baby Bob are at the top of my list, of course ;)



BUCKEROOMAMA, HONG KONG

My two tikesters. Yes, yes, so predictable. I was going to feature my 16GB memory card... now, that comes a close third (after hubby and the kids, of course!).



SALMA, CANADA

I love reading and treasure every single book I have ever read.



CAROLINE, ENGLAND (UK)

The last of my flower shots for now ~ The Poppies are arriving now :D
We're away on our hol's just now, so it'll be holiday shots next!! :D
The next couple of weeks will be 'retro' shots just to keep things ticking along...



BECKY, PHILADELPHIA

'Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.' ~Neil Postman
My life is infinitely better because of the children that are in it. I love childhood and the magic it brings.



RIKAKO, JAPAN

My father sent summer vegetables that he grew.
Ayaka helps me cooking. We made "Ratatouille"



SUKI, GERMANY

I found these little wild strawberries outside to today and they were my treasures for the day. Made me smile how secretly they grew under there.

7.2.2010 "TODAY"

SUKI, GERMANY

Love, love, love, love, love strawberry smoothies :) You too?



RIKAKO, JAPAN

They are decorating a float put on display for Yamakasa. Yamakasa is the shrine ritual starting from July 1st. The huge decorated floats are exhibited at several sites throughout Fukuoka city. It is held for 15 days from July 1st. The floats (without decorations) runs the street, and the speed competes. That's climax of the festival.



TEZZIE, FINLAND

We're still talking about last week's air show...and making preparations to go on a little vacation to eastern Finland together with my parents, brother and his girlfriend...all visiting us from Canada! (not travelling in these planes, however ;D)



SARAH, GEORGIA

Swimming at my sister's pool -- the only floats she had were for her 2 year old niece :) Good thing my boys don't mind floating in pink!



BUCKEROOMAMA, HONG KONG

Josh and friend on their K3 graduation night.



CAROLINE, ENGLAND (UK)

My OTHER Peonies are pink ... and I thought I'd better post the picture before they are finished for the year :(



SONYA, THE NETHERLANDS

It's really warm and humid. It's about 82 degrees in my house and tomorrow we will reach the 90's. Somebody save me!



CORNELIA, SOUTH AFRICA

I'm playing this Bach Sonata for an audition today - stressing quite a bit :-S



BECKY, PHILADELPHIA

We miss him!



KAT, AUSTRALIA

Pretty shoes. Happy heart.



LOLA, UTAH

Went to the newly released "Eclipse" movie! Ha ha! It was fun! I LOVED that my Aunt and her girls showed up in "Team Edward" and "Team Jacob" shirts. Have you read the books? Which team are you?

7.1.2010 "TODAY"

ROCIO, BORDER OF MEXICO

Getting Ready!!!



SARAH, GEORGIA

My mom bought some outdoor games for the kids to play while we are hanging out at her house visiting with my grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousin. Badminton and croquet!



SONYA, THE NETHERLANDS

My wonderful husband stopped off to buy me flowers on the way home from work. I'm such a lucky girl :)



SUKI, GERMANY

Hello little fellow.



BUCKEROOMAMA, HONG KONG

Beef enoki rolls... yum!



CAROLINE, ENGLAND (UK)

Now for something pretty... :D



CORNELIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Sudoku anyone? I really need help on this one! I'm flying down to Stellenbosch (in the South of South Africa - yes, that is very South:-)) for an international chamber music festival today, and I'll be doing Sudoku on the plane:-)



KAT, AUSTRALIA

Alex is enjoying his bath more than usual. Note: This was taken behind the door. He really has this strong distaste for my lens at the moment.



LOLA, UTAH

Stitches out! (well, they are IN in this shot, but were OUT moments later...)



BECKY, PHILADELPHIA

Our new kitty is still afraid of us after a month... Oh my goodness : )
How cute is she though? We heart her! And of course we heart Shoshi!



RIKAKO, JAPAN

Ayaka gave a cute smile to camera. We enjoyed nice weather outside.



TEZZIE, FINLAND

I wish my fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day!