The Sun Sets on 2012

For my last post covering 2012, I thought it only fitting to share some of my favorite sunset pictures of the year.....

February 13 

February 14 

March 4 

 March 5

 March 7

 May 3

 May 31

 June 28

June 28 

June 29 

June 29 

June 29 

 July 5

July 10 

 July 15

August 20 

 August 21

 September 1

 September 2

 September 2

 September 10

October 2

October 20

October 21

November 1

November 9

November 15

December 13

Out My Front Door in 2012

In September, I started a Facebook album titled
 "Out My Front Door."
I thought I'd share of few of those pictures here that I didn't include on any other post..... I don't think! 

 

Faves from the seawall to Araha Beach

 

 

The Japanese typically do not care for freckles (traditionally, they're a sign of 'working class'), so even at the beach it's not uncommon to see some of them covered head to toe.

 

From this dock at the beach, you can rent kayaks and rides on a banana boat or tube (pulled by jet skis). The boat with the green canopy carries people to the fishing dock in front of our place.

Truly, a beautiful day in the neighborhood!!! 

Ended up behind this car at a light. It really looked like they'd painted a turkey on the back! And to top it off, see the feet below the right tail light? It really looked like they belonged to a pilgrim woman!! 

Driving down the expressway---
anybody need to (porta)potty??? 

I loved that this car place has both my name and a penguin in its logo!! 

fire hydrant manhole cover 

To use Araha Beach and Park, you must obey the rules! 

Waiting to cross the street for an adventure..... ;0) 

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!!
Heading to the Bailey's for the day :0)

 

Our gathering sounded like the start of a good joke---
Two Baptist preachers, a Catholic priest,
and a Jewish Rabbi ......

Diane set a lovely table!!! 

 

Awesome banners for Leora and Yoni and us made by Diane!!

 

Leora made Jewish bread "Challah" which Diane has appropriately nicknamed "holla"!!! YUM!

And now for the hilarious irony of our day---
(keep in mind the company)
our appetizers consisted of sausage balls, bacon wrapped smokies, pigs-in-a-blanket, and bacon wrapped crackers....... Can you believe all the pork?!?!?!?!
Just so thankful our Jewish friends have such a great sense of humor!!!

 

I also thought it was ironic to get Leora's picture looking over a plate of ham ;0) 

 

Check out the photo bomber!!! 

Post-dinner naps and games!

 

We had a mean game of Taboo that seemed to put amaze Diane!!

And what's Christmas Day without Christmas tree pictures!!

The only thing missing from this one is gaudy Christmas sweaters!! 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Happy New Year!!!