The Weekend in Black and White, That's My World Tuesday / Pure Sweetness

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This little guy won my heart as I was window shopping last night, New Year's Day.

The Weekend in Black and White

 That's My World Tuesday

Community Photo Challenge (white), Today's Flowers & Scenic Sunday - Buckets of White Roses

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These buckets of white roses were waiting to be placed on various Rose Parade floats yesterday.

I drove over to Pasadena to watch, once again, the decorating.

It is Thursday night...the judging is tomorrow morning...the parade is Saturday morning.

and...these roses were still in buckets yesterday late afternoon...

they will finish, they always do!

...and more white roses...

...and more white roses...

There were buckets of flowers of all kinds and colors, but...I LOVE white roses!

I can't wait to see the finished floats on New Years morning...Happy New Year to all of you!

Community Photo Challenge 

The theme is "white."

Today's Flowers

Scenic Sunday

My World Tuesday, Mellow Yellow, Ruby Tuesday / Baby Wrap

My 4 1/2 month old grandson, Noah, plays with ribbon on Christmas morning.

My World Tuesday

Mellow Yellow

Ruby Tuesday

Phun Phriday, Color Carnival, Mellow Yellow - Holiday Bokeh

Holiday Bokeh
This was phun!

Phun Phriday
-hosted by Scott- 
Color Carnival 
Mellow Yellow

Blue Monday, Midweek Blues, Ruby Tuesday, That's My World Tuesday - Santa is a Really KOOL Guy!

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My 3 1/2 year old grandson, Chase, was finally willing to sit on Santa's lap this year.

The last time was at 6 months when he didn't have a clue.

I had fun snapping these shots as quickly as possible just in case there was a change in mood!

Santa told Chase a secret!

It was all about getting that candy cane!

Santa was a really KOOL guy!

Blue Monday

Midweek Blues

Ruby Tuesday
That's My World Tuesday

Monochrome Weekend / Fancy Lights

 Downtown Disney, Anaheim, California

Monochrome Weekend 

Color Carnival #34 / Cold Feet?

The solution for cold feet!

 

Color Carnival

Ruby Tuesday / The Door is Open, Come On In

The door is open...come on in!

 The Lego Store in Down Town Disney, Anaheim, California

Ruby Tuesday

Mellow Yellow Monday / Renaissance Faire Costume

I saw this Renaissance Faire costume at the Rose Bowl just before New Years.  The shoes are a bit wet from the rain a little earlier in the day.

Mellow Yellow Monday

True Colours Thursday / "Apricot"

True Colours Thursday

The theme is apricot.

These stars have shades of apricot in the garden lighting at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.

Monochrome Maniacs and the World in Black and White / Snowflake and Light

This lighted snowflake was on the wall of a building by the Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California.

(Jan.2, 2010)

Monochrome Maniacs

The World in Black and White

Today's Flowers, Mellow Yellow Monday, Ruby Tuesday / Preparing Carnations for the Rose Parade Floats

These beautiful red carnations were being "fluffed out" in preparation to being put on a float for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Years day.  These photos were taken 2 days before the parade.

Today's Flowers
Mellow Yellow
Ruby Tuesday

You Can See My Photos on Sunday / Theme "2010"

Flowers being placed on the  Theme Banner Float in preparation for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Years Day.

See it Sunday
The theme is "2010"

Shadow Shot Sunday / Train Display at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California

This little train display provided some unique shadows to amuse me very much!

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Shadow Shot Sunday

Weekend Reflections / Rose Parade Cars

I returned to watch the float decorations yesterday.  It was a thrill to see how far the volunteers had progressed!  It seemed impossible to meet the 4:00 deadline for today, but, when they work around the clock that deadline is never missed.  The beauty just can't be described in words or even photos, but, I will give it my best shot.  I have a lot of photos to post, so I will begin here with the reflections I found on the official cars of the parade.  These are antique cars that will carry the those honored by the Tournament of Roses Committee.

Weekend Reflections

Outdoor Wednesday Part 2 / Float Decorating / Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade

New Years Day is just 3 days away and the preparations for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California are in full swing!  The floats are being decorated and the public is able to view the working volunteers this week.  What an amazing sight it is!  The floats are decorated with everything natural, such as seeds, beans, grasses, rice and flowers and more flowers.  The floats were surrounded by scaffolding, ladders and various tools today. That will start to disappear tomorrow and taking photographs will be easier.

This is what I saw today and I hope to return tomorrow to see the changes and progress.  Some of the floats are so tall that they have to be folded down in order to fit inside the building.  They will be righted before they reach the parade route. Friday morning will be here so fast!

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Outdoor Wednesday