New (Theme 109)

Here is the new engine for Alcoa Fire Department now known as Engine 2. They sure have had a great year because not only did they get this nice new truck they also got a Bronto 135' Ladder truck and Duley support truck.

Bark (Theme 206)

My son like to climb our cherry tree and one day he came in and said I was in the tree and I peeled the bark. Well, my reaction was not a good one and I proceeded to tell him that it would kill the tree.......he said he didn't know. He does now!!! I sure hope this tree is ok. May have to seal this new wound!

Butterfly (Theme 326)

On night a storm rolled in and dumped about 1 inch of hail and about the same amount in water. Ryan said, "What was that" and I looked and it was a butterfly coming in to escape the storm. It did just fine and after the storm it let me take a few shots and it flew off.

Sleep (Theme 127)

What a face....he looks so cute. Well, I think so anyway so that is why I took the photo. He was lying at the end of my bed. This is Bo and he is now 15 years old.

Pain (Theme 275)

On June 5, 2008 I had surgery to fix my cubital tunnel syndrome. The cubital nerve was being crushed between the bones and causing nerve damage. Symptoms were numbness and tingling and some really intense pain at times in the ring and pinky finger going down my arm. The surgeon did a nerve transposition and reattached it to the inside of my arm. Talk about pain after surgery and during the removal of the stitches. Now the pain is moving it. I have a hinged brace now that I feel really safe in but its not the best thing to look at. I will have to wear it until the end of July. Talk about a long hot summer in this thing. I'm just glad I have feeling in my hand and the pain is gone. Recovery is the hard part now. Wish me luck.

Wild (Theme 173)

Just look at those eyes. I have not done anything to them. What that is, is the tempatum on the back of their eyes and the flash from the camera really made it shine. Now that is really wild to see......great halloween photo!

Retainer (Theme 281)

Back in the day when I had my braces I never had the fun choice of picking a color for the retainer. To beat all they have even put her name on the appliance in the even she lost it. Better not even be out of her sight for as much as we have invested in those teeth.......whew-eeee!!!

Honey (Theme 285)

This is my honey........no there aren't any bees but we do have 2 pests that are 13 and 10....does that count? Isn't he handsome????

Flower (Theme 265)

For some reason this year we didn't get many clematis flowers on any of the vines I have growing. I did manage to get a few photos and this actually makes it look like we have nice large blooms.......well this is pretty much it!!

Spray (Theme 130)

Here is a detailed look in the nozzel compartment of the fire truck. I don't know the sizes or what type of fire you would use each one for but they sure rattled them off for me when I asked. You can tell how much I retained........you got it......just the photo!!!

Buttons (Theme 6)

I know I'm really behind and I wanted you to know I have my list here daily but being out of service with the surgery on my arm I have not been able to hold the camera. I'm using all the themes I can find in the photos I have taken this year. I will be up and running soon.

Here are buttons, knobs, levers and whatever else is on the pump panel of the fire truck.

Camp (Theme 157)

Just a few photos to show you a glimpse into our camp sights. We love to spend the summer here but lately it's been so hot and humid that even a dip in the water would not help. I'm sure we will have plenty of time for fishing, boating, tubing, lounging and whatever else we can find to do while we are there.

Caged (Theme 191)

Hi Lucky, and no he is not caged all the time. He has the run of Queen Elizabeth's Farm. He is very vocal and likes to dominate the conversation no matter if your inside or outside. He is a really pretty bird but don't tell him or he may get a big head and it would be hard to get him out of the cage. HA HA HA

Comfort (Theme 250)

That is the best place to sit when you visiting the Fire Department. It has room for you and a few others and it's a wide seat. Not that I need a wide seat but it's there for anyone that does...........no comments from the peanunt gallery!!! And you know how you are!!!!!

Creative (Theme 239)

Camp Yarberry has a floating barge and this is the control center of that barge. I think this is really creative. You would definitely do a double take when you see a semi in your mirror while driving a boat.

Dance (Theme 215)

This is a young duckling and it was darting away from a Canadian Goose at the time I shot this photo. It almost looks like he is dancing. To cute watching these ducks grow up and let me tell you these birds are well fed in Alcoa.

Dirty (Theme 252)

A day at on the farm and just look at what they do to themselves??? Dirty and I really think they love it. It was raining and if you look closely you can see it coming down.

Friend (Theme 43)

These 2 just hung out at the barn. Funny to watch because they would follow one another like they were big buddies. It almost looks like they are saying something to each other here doesn't it?

Look Like? (Theme 339)

Every time I drive into Nashville, TN I think of Batman. I don't call this the Bellsouth building it's Batman's tower. Looks just like it doesn't it? If you have not been here, it's a great place to visit.

Loud (Theme 57)

I used a soft foggy outline to the outer edges and then framed it. Why not, it's Loud so I made it a little softer. Not that it helps when the fire truck is moving.

Poison (Theme 299)

At this point I am doing my own thing and some of the themes are being changed to things I can photograph....but I will continue to post my daily theme. Sorry I get behind but I will try to be better at posting. Here is my theme and it's poison Ivy.....uck. See the three shiny leaves and the furry looking stuff on the tree truck. Don't touch it.

Balance (Theme 166)

This is balance when you pitch and end up on your foot and have to remain there for a little bit. If you don't think it is try pitching one or practicing it. Part of Ryan's homework from Cherokee is to practice balance among many other things.......he's getting it.

Discovery (Theme 366)

If we aren't at home, camp, ballfield or maybe the library then we are at the pool. I loved the water coming off his face in this photo so I created this layout and used the water works font I created. It's fun and it looks like water.

Fountain (Theme 321)

Here is our front garden fountain and look what I found??? Go wash up kids.......that's what I get don't I. These are my nieces Riley and Avery with Ryan. This is another layout for the creative team at ashaleeandsweet.com and the kit is Hipp Chick

Library (Theme 51)

This is the Blount County Library and I gave it a soft edge since the walkway is so long. This new library is HUGE and such a great place to spend a few hours. Even the kids like it and they have coffee. So when the weather is too hot I may be here!!!

Rock & Roll (Theme 97)

I just did this layout for a creative team I'm on and it fit this theme. The kit is from ashaleeandsweet.com and it's called school of rock. Regan loved it and Ryan said, "Cool" so I guess it's ok.

Statue (Theme 183)

This is in front of the old Blount County Court House and since it looks vintage I gave it a vintage effect.

Tool (Theme 126)

Regan is actually using a nail gun to help her Grandfather at camp. We spend a lot of time here in the summer and Grandma and I whined about real steps all last year. I guess it paid off, LOOK MA.......WE HAVE STEPS!!!

Touching (Theme 186)

I consider this one touching because the ball really touched him rather hard in the right hand......he got on base taking one for the team. Way to go Matt.

Summer (Theme 342)

I created this wet font and had to do a layout with it so what better than the with the photos I took that day with Ryan and Bryce having fun at the pool. This year it's great because I can capture their faces and actions as they jump off the high dive. The other photo is of Ryan coming down the slide at the other end of the pool. This will be our summer at the pool but look for summer on the lake and at camp.