Thursday, August 13, 2009

Friday Shoot Out

Friday Shoot Out
This weeks Theme: Relaxation
Lena of Spirit of Lena (SOL) suggested the topic 'Relaxation'. "My idea for relaxation was anything or place that fill people with a sense of calmness or relaxation, like a favorite garden, sitting on the porch, or park, etc. Anyplace that fills them with a sense of happiness and calm."


For the last 32 years this sweetheart has "filled me with a sense of happiness and calm"!


Watching these two dig at the
beach is very relaxing.
Baking is very relaxing for me.
Notice I didn't say "cooking."


For me, sewing is relaxing.
I also enjoy making the GRAND~girls hair bows.

I also love ironing and find it relaxing.
Sometimes I put in a good movie and
iron through the whole thing.

(sorry about the dead animal)
All my men hunt.
When hunting season starts and they head
to the woods before daylight and do not
come home until after dark, I get to do
what I want all day long and don't have to cook :)
now that's relaxing.

Fresh ocean air and sunshine is very relaxing.


Having a two year old massage your feet at
the local water park is also a fun way to relax.

In the afternoons after Pop Pop
comes home from work we all take
a relaxing ride around the neighborhood
looking for the ice cream man.

Rain and thunderstorms are relaxing.

Boating and fishing are definitely relaxing.

Reading and reading to the Grand~girls
is a great form of relaxation.
And at the end of the day watching the
beautiful sunset is the best form of relaxation.


Thanks Lena, great subject this week.
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24 comments:

Nate Judd said...

I love that picture of you and Harry. Have a great weekend!!

Sarah Sullivan said...

Wonderful shots of all!! So fun to see people's families!!
Namaste, Sarah

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

Your beautiful have me relaxed. a beautiful and sweet post Gigi!

Anonymous said...

The way you go, go, go all the time, it's good to see that you do have some things to help you relax.
Hope you are still doing good and getting back to normal again.
Love,
Daddy

NanU said...

You've got it Gigi. Just what one needs to relax after a long lazy week!

Sara Diana said...

Brilliant photographs and ideas of relaxing. Interesting too because ironing is NOT on my list of relaxing!
Sara x

Anonymous said...

Amazing photos Gigi. Great photo of you and your husband and the grandgirls are precious. That last sunset is stunning. Always uplifting to visit with you. Have a pleasant weekend.

Zaroga said...

A wonderful variety of relaxing you have! The foot massage is just precious!

Have a great weekend!

Chef E said...

I did not see a dead animal, I saw sausage, stroganoff, and lots of other dishes as a chef, lol...how sweet you and hubby are so cute, and kisses keep the love alive, so there is lots of relaxation!

Love it all!

CB said...

Great pictures Gigi.

You had 2 ocean/beach pictures and I have to agree that just being anywherenear the ocean is relaxing to the soul!

Also we are twinners! I also love to iron and find it relaxing. I thought I was the only one!

Unknown said...

The cake with the coconut icing looked absolutely devine. I adore reading to the grandkids. You seemed very relaxed in your neck of the woods. I love your hair bows. They are so sweet. Have a lovely, relaxed weekend.

Sarah Lulu said...

As always Gigi wonderful and amazing shots.

I loved the ramp down to the ocean ..the sweetheart of course and your beautiful grandchildren.

BUT I don't find ironing relaxing myself!!

Dawn in D.C. said...

I'm relaxed just looking through all of the pictures. *sigh*

Sherri said...

LOL Well, I can relate to just about everything except the iron! Great post. :)

Unknown said...

oh my goodness! the sunset is stunning. and you can bake me a cake any time. looks delicious. Great shoot out Gigi!!

Pauline said...

I just love the feel of small fingers on my toes! Love all your photos, especially that last sunset!

Sandra Leigh said...

Sewing? Relaxing? BWA-HA-HA-HA! Snort! Sorry.

I'm okay with ironing, though. I've never actually burned anything, and I like the way freshly ironed clothes smell. That's relaxing.

Melissa said...

very cool

Carrie said...

What an incredible sunset picture. Love the picture of the girls on the beach, too, with all of the colors in their suits & beach toys. Nicely done!

Unknown said...

you have many great ways of relaxing! Thanks for sharing!

Natalie said...

Great examples of relaxing Gigi. I smiled all the way through. Well except for the dead animal. LOVED everything else though.xx♥

~JarieLyn~ said...

Wow! You definitely have a lot of ways to relax. I personally, would not find ironing relaxing at all. I do, on the otherhand, enjoy doing dishes and find that somewhat relaxing. I love the photo of you and your sweetheart. And the cake. I also love to bake.

J9 said...

That is a beautiful sunset!

Gordon said...

What a terrific post! Gigi, you are so industrious. I love seeing shots like this so close to home.
Great job!