Playing with Color Accent on the camera

Helen has been playing with her color accent setting on her camera and she loves it. I'm a color person the more vibrant the better but thought I'd play with the color accent setting on my camera...I wasn't going to post these photos as I wasn't real pleased with them but Helen asked me too....so here you go Helen.

I did the blue on the morning glory and then I did the green of the leaves.


I just had to play with the plastic wrap element in Adobe Elements...if you click on the above photo you will see more detail...I love that plastic wrap element...lol

Lantana blooms.

I always forget what these blooms are but I think they might be begonia's, Mom you put them in, what are they? LOL...I think for some reason pink looks good on the color accent...probably because it goes well with blacks/greys.

Oh Helen your rose has a bloom on it and just in time for Mothers Day!! Have a good Mothers Day Helen. Hugs from your Texan Wendy! I did do the rose in color accent but didn't like the photo as well as this one...Enjoy!

In honor of my Mother and Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day Mom!

(a bit early but I know you understand why)

I worked on digital layouts today of photos I took of my Mom while she was here visiting. I bit bland but my Mom doesn't like a bunch of embellishments and I had her in mind while I was creating them....Love you Mom and hope you have a fantastic day with plenty of sunshine!

Hmmm ~ Interesting

Fred sent me these photos this morning. He found this little darling next to his rig on location. He said Trey almost stepped on it, Yikes!! Trey will learn to look before he steps from now on...Both photos were taken with a cellphone so they aren't the greatest.

Diamondback Rattlesnake.

This was after they killed it. I hate that they had to kill it but if it was by the rig they didn't have much of a choice...this is a small one, which means there are probably more in the area. Both guys are more alert now and keeping their eyes open!! I asked Fred to cut the rattle off for me but he said "Heck NO!!", he wasn't quiet as polite but you get the jist and I think he's a chicken!! I am hoping Trey will do it for me...lol...

That was my husbands exciting morning...I'm here with a sick child! I'm hoping it is just a flu bug and by tomorrow he'll be better, if not off to the doctor again!! I think this is the year of sickness for Michael. He's always been so healthy but this year he seems to be catching everything...Maybe by the time he starts school he'll be immune to most of the stuff and he'll be okay...fingers crossed!

Canine Good Citizen

This beautiful furry lovable puppy below has DONE IT!!

After taking 6 weeks of Basic Obedience thru Pet Smart and 8 weeks of Basic I & II thru the Victoria Dog Obedience Club Jake passed his AKC Canine Good Citizens Test this evening. Michael and I are so proud of him!!

I was a bit worried as Jake was in his bouncy mode tonight and wanted to play. He is 11 months old and still in puppy mode at times as my barn shoe can attest too...it has been mauled to death the past few days...But once we stepped out to do the test he calmed down and got in working mode and did a wonderful job!

The ladies in the Victoria Dog Obedience club did a wonderful job and I truly appreciate their patience and sense of humor while training both Jake and I.

On another note I have a sick child...he hasn't felt good all day and right before he was supposed to leave to go stay with Aunt Diane (while Jake and I took our test) he vomited all over me and himself...I took him with me to the test and he laid in the truck while we did the test...he wasn't running much of a fever and I was thinking it was sinus drainage...Now I am beginning to wonder...He has once again vomited and is running a 102 temp...He is sipping pedialite and has taken Tylenol...I think it's going to be a long night!

A thought of Thanks...

I just wanted to show everyone a new print and frame that was purchased in Houston.

Normally I see a lot of western prints and they were so-so but this one just stood out and caught my eye, I love it!!

It's gotta a little bit of everything regarding Texas on it...History, brands, maps, excellant pictures, etc....

I also want to thank all my family and friends for the wonderful birthday gifts! You are so thoughtful and made my Birthday very special.

My sister in law, Teresa, gave me the bouque with a very sweet card. Thanks Mom for arranging it, lol, otherwise it would have gotten packed away for the future house.

My dear friend, Helen, sent me the book (Jessica) above and it was excellant. I can't wait to read more of Bryce Courtenay's books!! She also gave me a gift certificate for Amazon.com...YEA!! Helen your so sweet and thank you sooo much!

My sister sent me the reptile/amphibian book above so that I can now identify those wonderful critters I take photos of...YEA!! She also sent me a gift certificate for creativexpress.com...I've been having fun with the scrap items I bought...Thank you Karen!!

My hubby surprised me with some gold earrings. Nothing special as I like to wear the gold ball earrings but I have a bad habit of losing them too...The backs on these screw on so maybe I won't lose them anytime soon....

Thank you Mom for coming to spend my Birthday with me and also for everything you did while you were here...

Hugs and Love to all of you!

TPWD Expo digital layout

A digital layout of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo we went to in October 2007, Austin TX.

Patio at the in laws

This past Friday and Saturday I helped my husbands family do a patio for Mom (Criste).

Most everyone was exhausted by the time we were done but it looked really nice.

My brother in law, Frankie. He's the handy Man in the family!!

My brother in law, Peter. He's the Family clown!

Sister in law, Diana, with Mom and Dad enjoy lunch on the new patio.

Sister in law, Teresa, finishing the flower beds.

Almost finished...and NO I didn't get any photos after we had finished, I was too tired and sore...

It looked really nice and Mom (Criste) was crying, she was so happy with it.