Picture taken of Sarah while she watches "Lilo & Stitch" movie by Disney. She loves "Lilo & Stitch" so much that she tries to sings & dance to all their songs.


Mom! Do you mind... I'm trying to watch the movie!


As today on April 8, 2010... Sarah is 2 years, 4 months, 23 days.

Mother of Pearl

Picture taken from our backyard on 3-24-2010.

Pascali

Picture taken from our backyard on 3-23-2010.

Picture taken 3-16-2010 from our garden "Lovestruck" Florabunda rose.

I'm back... Sorry for being MIA here on Blog world.
For the longest time I couldn't remember my pass word, etc... how embarrassing.

Picture taken of Sarah 2-2-2010 at Disneyland.
Sarah at 2 years, 2 months, 15 days old.

Home grown with lots of TLC

French Lace, Floribunda Rose.
Picture taken 1-13-2010

Our sweet Wally on 1-12-2010.

Leonidas

Picture taken 1-4-2010 This is the Leonidas rose is the true color. The color for this rose will vary depending on temperature, etc...
2 years ago I almost didn't purchase this rose after hearing all the horror stories how difficult this rose can be to grow. But, you know me... I prefer to look for the positive and not dwell so much on the negative.
I have to admit this rose bush does require a little more TLC (tender loving care) compare to my other rose bushes but, it is so worth it! No regrets what so ever.

Henninger Flats Trail at Eaton Canyon

Picture taken January 1, 2010.
Built by The Pasadena and Mount Wilson Toll Road Company 1891, Replaced by the Nat'l Forrest Service, Date unknown
Concrete stringer bridge over Eaton Canyon Wash on Mt. Wilson Toll Road in Angeles National Forrest.
Closed to public traffic.


As we were hiking up the trail we came across this...
hmm, makes you wonder...


Taking a brief rest to admire the view, then we continue with our hike up.
John was amazed just how far up we hiked...

Happy New Year! 2010

H appiness depends upon your outlook on life.
A ttitude is just as important as ability.
P assion find yours this year!
P ositive thoughts make everything easier.
Y ou are unique, with special gifts, use them.

N ew beginnings with a new year.
E nthusiasm a true secret of success.
W ishes may they turn into goals.

Y ears go by to quickly, enjoy them.
E nergy may you have lots of it.
A ppreciation of life, don't take it for granted.
R elax take the time to relax in this coming year.

by Catherine Pulsifer

is propagating roses from their rose garden, while listening to Vivaldi - "The Four Seasons" performed by the Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Ho

It's hard to believe that today is New Year Eve...
And spending the last day of 2009... propagating roses from our rose garden, while listening to Vivaldi - "The Four Seasons" performed by the Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood.

Devils Gate Dam

Pictures taken 12-26-2009.

Rhoades Christmas 2009 from Steve Rhoades on Vimeo.

Picture taken Friday, December 4, 2009.

Coming real soon family photos...

Angeles Crest Fall 2009

The Angeles National Forest has been closed since the August 26th Station Fire, which burned over 166,000 acres. That's over 250 square miles.

It's hard to imagine just how big an area that really is - The area from above La Canada Flintridge all the way over to Chilao Flats was mostly burned.

Some of these are our favorite hiking areas...


Pictures taken 12-4-2009.
The Chilao Caltrans maintenance yard's mailboxes. Several of the Caltrans workers live up here.





















Coming soon more photos...

Friday, December 4, 2009 - Angeles National Forest.

Sarah

Happy Birthday, Sweet Sarah

Sarah's very first tea party. 11-16-2009
Sarah & Molly (the dolly dressed in pink).
The tea set is made by Green Toys.

Close up - Welcome Home

Picture taken November 7, 2009.
Rose name - Welcome Home (close up image)
Backyard rose garden.

What's blooming in our backyard.

Picture taken November 7, 2009.
Rose name: Voluptuous

Roses from our Rose Garden.

Picture taken Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Rose: Gemini


Picture taken Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Rose: Iceberg


Picture taken Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Rose: Black Magic


Picture taken Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Rose: Gemini

I definitely want to grow at least 1 or 2 more Gemini in our rose garden 2010.

Welcome Home

Picture taken from our backyard on October 20, 2009.
Welcome Home Hybrid Tea Rose.

It's Sarah

Picture taken October 20, 2009.

Dress up time for Miss Sarah.

Picture taken Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

Noo make up... just yet.

Nature girl...

Sarah picture taken October 20, 2009.
Sarah really enjoys working in the rose garden.
100% mud, made in Pasadena, California.

Our Love Sprouts at Descanso Gardens

Picture taken October 17, 2009
John at 3 years, 6 months and 29 days old.


Sarah counting...
As of today Sarah is 1 year, 11 months and 1 day old.

Cheese...

Picture taken Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Disneyland, California.
Our bundle of joy, filled with tons of energy at Disneyland. Amazing that Sarah even stopped for a moment for a picture.

Zzzz's

Picture taken October 8, 2009.
Aw... Sarah & Tobin catching some Zzzz's...

Toy Story Soldiers at Disney's California Adventure.


Precious moment... Janet G. & Sarah at Disney's Calfornia Adventure.
Picture taken October 4, 2009.

More videos

Thank you so much Lynda for the videos.