Baraw Photo Blog

May 29, 2009

Spring Into Summer?

Pics to share, haven't posted any here for a while! Need to take a road trip...soon!

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October 20, 2008

Hannah took some autumn pics...

I think Hannah was bored the other day and took a bunch of pics with my camera. Mostly of the cat's backside, guess he wasn't cooperating much!

(Well, this one is more of a side view, hard to pick out Rusty in the leaves!)

(rollin' around in the dirt!)

(Not a bad shot of our Maple tree!)

(The budding photographer herself!!)

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August 25, 2008

Garage Construction

The old shed and the night Andy and our neighbor torched it!

Bringing in the dirt...($1800 worth I might add...)

June 20, 08

Excavating the land where we will build...

Hannah at the controls.

June 21, 08

Pouring cement. (the hard way!)

July 16, 08

The guys worked hard this day, George and Andy.

The framework begins.

August 2, 08

Getting the first side door in and framed.

August 18, 08

Working on the roof.

(August 26, 08)

(September 14, 08)

Stairs by Andy!

Getting the rest of the roof on!

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February 24, 2008

Winter in Vermont

Some pictures of our last snow mobile outing in Holland/Norton Vermont...

(After crossing Lake Memphremagog from our house to the trail.)

(Between Norton and Canaan Vermont)

(Almost home, scene from Holland Vermont)

(Then having dinner afterwards with all the fam!)

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February 13, 2008

More Pics!

Just some more pics of this winter...

(Trail Pic, Andy & Hannah Feb 9.)

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January 11, 2008

Fun on the trails!

So hubby bought me a nice little snow machine for Christmas, it's not brand new, didn't want a brand new one as it's kind of an expensive sport these days, but it was very affordable and it runs like a top!

We had fun on New's Year Day and again last Saturday. Silly me agreed to cross the lake from our house, Lake Memphremagog and it was nearly 3 miles across and I never prayed so hard in my life for that ice not to break!!! People were out there fishing, but about midway you could see the water on top of the ice and I about had a panic attack! Hubby and Dev were WAY ahead of me! I wanted to stop and take a picture, but I was too scared to stop!!!

We have enjoyed riding a couple of times this year and went about 60 miles each day, but now our snow is just about gone and today, the middle of Janaury just about, and it's raining!!!

Maybe we'll get a bit more snow later in the month, but if nothing else I have noticed that the days are getting a bit longer!!

(Andy & Dev)

(View of Jay Peak from the trail.)

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December 31, 2007

2007

The year in review, the hightlights with pictures!

So, 2007 is almost over and another New Year is upon us.

A New Year always causes one to ponder and look back at what happened during the passing year.

Hard to believe on a day like today, but last January 7 we walked the dogs on the bike path and there was NO snow!

Then we lost our kitty Tommy of 9 years...

Then the snows finally came around January 15th...

Devon went to her first winter ball...

In Feb we drove to Lake Placid NY and saw Monsters INC on ice!

Hannah celebrated her 6th Birthday!

and learned to fly a kite!

In June I bought my first ever BRAND NEW car!

(And for as little as it is, it sure does go good in the snow!)

Hannah came down with strep throat and Mono in August and had to spend the day at the hospital getting IV'S and medicne!

Devon turned 15...

In November we lost our Bandit too...
(The worst year ever for losing our pets!)

Hannah enjoyed singing in her first Christmas concert.

And in September we took our LONG awaited trip out west to Vegas and many many other places. It was a true trip of a lifetime!!!

Through out the year we spent lots of time together, visiting with friends and family, fishing and riding bikes and taking long walks on the bike path and around town.

We laughed, we cried, we worked hard around our home and at our jobs. The girls enjoyed two weeks at camp. We celebrated the holidays and talked about our dreams and hopes for one another.

We had good health all year and have counted our blessings that the good Lord has given us this past year and we pray for the same in 2008!

Happy New Year everyone!

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December 16, 2007

8 Days til Christmas!

And we have our tree up and it's the nicest one I think we have ever had, but the pictures I took of it really don't do it justice! It looks MUCH better in person...

We have had two fairly good sized snow storms for December. One almost two weeks ago on a Sunday into Monday and there was no school. Then the snow came again today, but we didn't get as much as expected...

(Lil' Josh shoveling some snow!)

(Jacob with Hannah)

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August 20, 2007

Our week at the Lake

Had another nice week out to camp this summer. The weather was ok starting out, but turned rather chilly towards the week's end.

Devon celebrated her 15th birthday, where oh where does the time go??!! (Her actually birthday will be tomorrow.)

Hannah ended up sick with strep throat and mono! She's much better now after spending a day in the hospital to get rehydrated and medicated!

Some pics of our week.

(Out on the tubes ~ in black & white)

Taking out the old row boat ~

Enjoying a nice late afternoon on the lake ~

It's a peaceful spot where the crickets chirp and the frogs wallow and you can hear the wind through the big pine trees blowing gently, sometimes briskly and in the night time the moon shines a yellow glow across the smooth waters that gently lap the sandy beach.

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June 23, 2007

Learning to fly a kite!

We went out to a big field by the lake so Hannah could learn to fly her kite...

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June 01, 2007

The Old Fishing Hole

Some pics of one of our first trips to our favorite place on the lake to fish in the spring.

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January 26, 2007

A little winter fun

So winter has finally arrived here in the very northeast of the US. Wasn't sure it would ever get here, but it has.

(Taking the ski doo for a spin.)

(First time on skates in a while!)

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January 07, 2007

A nice day for a walk

Who would have thought, that here in very Northern Vermont on January the 7th, we'd be able to take the dogs for a walk on the bike path! Not I!

The sky is blue, the sun is shining and it's nearly 40 degrees F. Unbelievable, but a great day for a walk!

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September 02, 2006

Fair Time Once Again

It's fair time again and we enjoyed it very much, Hannah especially. She's still young enough to really see it from the eyes of a child. She also still likes having her picture taken, unlike her surly big teenage sister...

(One photo to prove my point..oh, she might be trying to smile, not sure!)

(Hannah's FAVORITE ride of all!)

(And this swing went REALLY high!

(Waiting for some pizza with Dad.)

(Oh those Geese!)

(And the sheep.)

And now fall really begins!

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August 24, 2006

Camp Pictures ~ 2006

We spent a week out to my husband's family camp on Lake Salem. We usually go out for a few days every year about this time. The kids always look forward to it and it's a nice relaxing time away from the daily grind of home!

This year Devon celebrated her 14th birthday there with friends and family and a cake and lots of cards and gifts of money. What she really wants though is a cell phone! I'm seeing what I can do!

Enjoy!

(Hannah enjoying her boat ride.)

(Devon ~ 14th Birthday! does the smile give away her gifts?)

(Hangin' out.)

(Sitting in their Dad's old rowboat.)

(Hannah LOVES the hammocks!)

(Devon loved tubing!)

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July 24, 2006

Vacation Fun

So this year we decided to to go away for a few days and visit a big water/amusement park. A place Andy and I actually use to go to when we were just kids, but never knew it then.

We arrived on Friday and got our hotel room and then spent the afternoon and evening with some of my family and played our first game of Redneck horseshoes! Ever heard of it?? We hadn't either, but we both lost! Although, I scored more points then him!

Saturday we were off to the park where Hannah and Devon enjoyed a few rides then we went into the water side of it, slides and wave pools and about two hours later it began to rain and never stopped! UGH!!!

(Posing with Bugs and Daffy!)

This was before it started raining. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pics of Hannah and the slides on the water park side because it was raining too hard! (didn't wan't to ruin my camera!!!)

But she did have a blast on several of the kiddie slides.

(Me & Hannah on the teacups) One ride I can handle!!

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July 04, 2006

Happy 4th!

Today we celebrated the fourth by enjoying our annual fourth of July parade here in our hometown of Derby. Josh and his boss paraded their new towing rigs and all the kids got to ride along!

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June 02, 2006

Gardening and BBQ'S

Andy and I have spent most of the last two weeks, in between rain drops, gardening around our home. Here are some of the results!

On Saturday we enjoyed a nice BBQ with friends and family. It was a gorgeous weekend!

Grammie and Lil' Josh

Karey holding baby Jake.

Val and baby Jake, apparently he was the hit of the day!

Hannah and Lil' Josh trying out the go cart!

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May 03, 2006

At the OK Corral

The girls enjoyed taking care of some farm animals the other night with Kim and her girls and son Tristan. We tried having them ride one of these pony's, but it was a no go! They were way to excited to get outside and run around!!

Miss Tatum and one of the baby goats.

Miss Hannah and a bunny rabbit!

And...Mr. Goat!

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April 20, 2006

Hannah's first trip to the Park!

This year that is!

We finally made it to the park today and it sure was a gorgeous day!! She had fun swinging!! Imagine that!!

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March 17, 2006

At the Park ~ 2003

Devon & Hannah at the park...

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March 15, 2006

Praying....

Is this just the cutest picture you've ever seen???

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February 05, 2006

By the Water

June ~ 04

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January 08, 2006

Just some old photos that I LOVE!

Found these old photos on my computer tonight. I didn't even realize I had them still!

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August 17, 2005

Water Fun, Again!

I must say, both my kids LOVE the water! We spent an afternoon out to the lake and Devon tried her hand at "water skiing" again. It's actually on what they call a sked, something like a snowboard. She did pretty good considering she hasn't tried this in four years!

Then the day ended with a glorious sunset!

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July 28, 2005

Let Them Be Little

(better with speakers turned up a bit.)

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon.

So, let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, but let them be little.

I've never felt so much in one little tender touch I live for those kisses, your prayers and your wishes And now that you're teaching me how only a child can see Tonight while we're on our knees all I ask is please.

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, but let them be little.

So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around and It's time to let them go.

So, let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, just let them be little.

Mmm, Let them be little...

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April 26, 2005

Lake at Sunset

Larger View

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January 14, 2005

January in Vermont

Here are some pics of new snow here in Vermont!

Our backyard...

Our appletree...

A wintery road...

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