Huntington Library & Gardens 2013

We try to visit the Huntington Library & Gardens once a year because it is such a lovely place.  Besides the permanent collection, there are special exhibits and of course the beautiful gardens.  The Cactus Garden was in bloom as well as many plants in the Chinese & Japanese Gardens.

The Getty in Early Spring 2013



 

My sister and I enjoy going to the Getty together every year.  The weather was perfect, just under 80, and the gardens had reopened since were were there last.  If you get out to Los Angeles the Getty is a must see - you won't be disappointed.

 

 

From the garden



"River" in the garden



Bougainvillea growing on iron sculptures



These looked like Azaleas to me, but not quite sure



Beautiful buildings



Pam in one of the courtyard areas

At the end of the day we chose to walk down to the parking garage rather than ride the tram.  It is all downhill, so is very easy even though it looks like quite a ways.  That is the Getty on the hill in the background, and the tram as it passed us.



Getty Tram

James Neville Vititoe - Dec 1919 - Feb 2013

Sadly, my father in-law passed away on February 8, 2013.  James was a loving, wonderful man, and we are all going to miss him greatly.  We love you James.



James - World War II

James and Irene on a date in 1940



James on his 90th Birthday in 2009

My sister and I spent two days at the Road 2 California quilt show in Ontario, California.  We enjoy going together every year.

Pallas & Jodi

Indian

House

1st place

Aloe

Tucan

Trucks

Best of Show

Marilyn in Palm Springs

Snapped this photo of a huge statue of Marilyn in Palm Springs. I'm not sure if she is here to stay, or if she is here for the Palm Springs Film Festival that is going on now.

Vintage Photo Sunday - Brother and Sister

I realize I haven't posted in a long time, but I've been busy since getting back to California.  Really.  Well sort of, kind of.  OK, just a bad blogger.

Today I want to share an old photo with you.  On Thanksgiving my friend gave me another box of old photos.  Did I say how much I love old photos.  This photo is of two young children, perhaps brother and sister.  I don't have any idea of the date, but the clothing is unique and should give clues about when it was taken.  The girls hair is done in long ringlets, and her shoes are tied with sashes.  Do any of you have any ideas?

A Fellow Blogger's Antique Booth

On our trip back to California this fall we stopped to shop a little while at Merchant Square, an antique mall, in Chandler, AZ where a fellow blogger, Judy at My Artistic Side, has a booth.  The mall is huge, and a really fun place to shop.  Judy's booth is so cute, and I bought some small things to take home.

Merchant Square Antique Mall - Chandler, AZ

Judy's Booth

A Happy Shopper - Me!

I bought the items in the photo below.  There are two dozen weathered clothes pins,  an old photo of a young woman, and a broken black bead necklace.  The necklace was sold as broken, which is perfect for me because I will be able to use the beads guilt free.

My Treasures

Painted Desert & Petrified Forest

Here are a few pictures from the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest for you to enjoy. They include pueblo ruins, petroglyphs, and petrified trees. (I have been using the Blogger iPhone app while traveling, so the pictures aren't appearing in the correct order.)

Old Town Albequerque

Here are a couple pictures from Old Town Albuquerque, NM. The beautiful old Mission is an active Parish. The weather is perfect this time of year, and we enjoyed a patio lunch.

Santa Fe Railroad - Shawnee, OK

This old depot in Shawnee now houses a railway museum.