Something Fishy

Below is one of many fish tanks in our house.  My husband proudly displays this tank of Discus and Cardinal Tetras in our computer room.  Prior to this, we had African Cichlids on display but, despite their cool colors and agility, their aggressive behaviors and dominance lead to many fatalities.  Unfortunately, we lost patience and decided to sell them which brought us to another cool fish...Discus.  This species of fish are much more docile and friendly.  They're also graceful swimmers and mesmerizing to watch.     

Something Fishy, a set on Flickr.

Discus and Cardinal Tetras.

Stillness

Over the weekend we had an insignificant snowfall and the warmer temperature Monday morning created a settling fog making everything feel still and quiet.  I wanted to capture the feeling with my camera so I headed to Codorus Lake for some amateur photo fun (soon, I'll be sharing my never over or under exposed, in-focus, manual mode pictures ;) Hopefully you'll agree.

 

What's Trending

Zebra print is the hot new trend this season (if you haven't noticed).  I went to a baby shower last weekend for my niece and the baby theme was not your typical Noah's Ark, Teddy' bears, or Ballerina's.  It was the bold and busy Zebra print with a splash of hot pink.  At first, I was taken back by their choice because, after all, it was a baby shower for a dainty little girl.  I was expecting soft pinks, yellows, greens and a few lady bugs thrown in but, when I arrived to the shower, Zebra print showcased throughout.  All I could say was cute, cute, cute!

 How do you like the cupcakes?  They're my specialty.

The quilt was made my my mother in-law but designed by my sister in-law. 

Brielle is expected to make her debut on February 21st.

She'll be traveling in style.

Sister in-laws you did a great job!!  I think I might sport a Zebra print bathing suit this year.

Just Do It!

This year, I'm doing things different.  I'm not holding back.  I'm the type of person that sets short-term goals because I always loose sight of my long-term goals.  I have good intentions of trying new ideas or "stepping outside my box" but then, somewhere, somehow, I loose focus and sit back and watch my opportunities go by.  This year, my new motto is Just Do It! I'm so envious of those who have that drive in them.  How do they get it?  How can I get it?  

JUST DO IT!

New Year's Day Outside

Living on the east coast, New Year's Day is usually spent indoors because the weather is typically too cold for outdoor fun.  However, this year, the weather was unseasonably warm and the bright sunshine called us to enjoy New Year's Day outside.  We packed up the car with the girls bikes and went to Codorus State Park for a long stroll and bike ride. 

It started out like this...smiles and laughter.

frolicking hand and hand to the waters edge...

Happy to strike a pose.

 But then, minutes later, tiredness overcame us her and...

...well that fast, the bike ride for Holly was over and she found herself perched on top of Matt's shoulders as he carried her back to the car where Gabby and I were waiting.  The end!