Leigh vs. Laundry

Monday, January 10, 2011

Winner : Family Portrait Edition

We have a winner for this week's installment of Freakshow Friday. Please take note that my super hilarious and non biased best friend was the judge. Here are the top three in no particular order.

Secret Mom Thoughts
Jabba the cat is ready for his close.

Marla
Mary was heartbroken when
Fluffy and Grandpa died on the same day.
The silver lining was getting a
two-for-one discount from the taxidermist.

Mother Theresa
After hearing about that Australian guy who married his dog,
Alice and Mr. Frisky finally decided to reveal their love to the world.

and the winner is...
Marla

Mary was heartbroken when
Fluffy and Grandpa died on the same day.
The silver lining was getting a
two-for-one discount from the taxidermist.

Marla

is the funniest blogger in all the land.
Now head on over to her blog

and marvel at this fantastic award she just earned
to proudly display forever.

Thanks to all the people who played.

Tune in this Friday for another instalment of Freakshow Friday!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Freakshow Friday : Family Portrait Edition

It's time for another installment of Freakshow Friday. Where I ask my readers to come up with a caption or story for a funny photo. My best friend will be the judge and she's one hilarious freakaziod. So, bring it! Here is this week's photo, I'm all about this cat!

Mr. Meow's head shot for Cat Fancy magazine.

You got a better one for me?

If so, you may just when this awesome award
and have bragging rights forever.
Oh...do I ever have an award for you!
You will win this brand spankin' new award!!

If you win then I'll linkup to your
Blog and make a big deal
about how funny you are.
Simply leave your funny caption or story
in my comments section.

The winner will be announced on Monday.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

You Capture : Best of 2010

The assignment over at You Capture was to pick my 10 best photos of 2010.

I've really enjoying getting to know my camera this year.
I still have so much to learn but
I am proud of what I've discovered through my lens.
This year I hope to become more technical as
photography has been a very organic experience for me.

Here are some images that are my favorites.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Sweet little things hiding in the woods.

While we were at the Plantation last weekend I was quite taken
by all of the sweet treasures that were hiding in the brush.
Amidst all of the rugged landscape were cute dried up blossoms
and feathery stalks that swayed in the wind.

Then, after the rain washed through,
I went down to the pond and found
a drenched world in the marsh that looked so dreamy.

I just had to share these sweet little things with you.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Happiness Project :: Week 44

Watching the last sunset of 2010.

If you want to jump on the bandwagon
simply post a photo of something that
makes you wildly happy.
Then, steal my button up there
and include it in your post.
Please let me know if you decide to join in.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Scenes from South Georgia

I had a brilliant idea last week.
Roger and I escaped to my
Father-in law's plantation for New Year's Eve,
just the two of us!

We left the boys at my parents' house for the weekend.
I would say that it was the smartest idea I've had in 2011
but the year just started so
I am going to say that it was my last good idea of 2010.

Now, before you go imagining Scarlet O'hara and hoop skirts,
it's not that kind of plantation.
Here in Georgia, a plantation is just another name for a whole lot of land.

The property is really a hunting preserve
with a gentleman's cabin for the hunters to sleep in.
It looks a little creepy but it's really quite charming.

I put on my "rugged gear" which really consists of my
polka dot rain boots for wandering in the mud.
Roger grabbed his gun and off we went in the "Bad boy" to explore the woods.
With 2700 acres, we always find something new.

Although, we do have our favorite spots to visit.
I just love this old tree with the Spanish Moss.
It's at the beginning of our journey and I always feel like
it is greeting me as the moss sways in the wind.

Then there is the "Buzzards' roost" which always looks ominous.
It looks even more ominous in the evening when the buzzards roost there.
I prefer to visit this spot in the light of day, thank you very much.

I always enjoy the path that is lined with Pine trees.
The tops of the trees almost create a path against the sky
that echoes the path on the ground.
I love to look up with the wind blowing across my face
and get all twisted as we speed along the path.

This old tree always looks so wise to me.
I love to pass by and admire it.

Later that day, it began to rain
and continued to rain all night and into the morning.
The pitter pat of the rain against the metal roof was so relaxing.

We cooked a great meal, drank wine, and listened to good music.
We talked about our hopes for 2011.
I'm actually really happy that it rained,
it's the perfect excuse to stay inside and snuggle.

When we woke up the next morning,
the world was soggy and the pond by the cabin
looked drenched and sleepy.

It was such a great way to ring in the new year.
One of my resolutions is to spend more time with Roger
so I thought that this trip would be the perfect setting
to say goodbye to 2010
and hello to 2011...

with my love by my side.

Winner : Hipster Edition

We have a winner for this week's installment of Freakshow Friday. Please take note that my super hilarious and non biased best friend was the judge. Here are the top three in no particular order.

Secret Mom Thoughts
The new Narnia film looks weird.

Moooooog35
"Hakuna Banana"

Caroline of Salsa Pie
Fearing poor reviews,
the producers of Broadway's Lion King
changed the concept of the show and retitled: The Lion Queen.

The winner is...
Secret Mom Thoughts