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48/52 "then & now", originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

The theme for this week is "then & now". Back "then" I used my dad's Minolta 35mm camera. I had the film developed and now they are stored in photoboxes or albums. "Now" I'm using my digital camera and all the photos are on these little SD cards. It's not so easy sitting down and going through albums when your photos are on the computer or on little cards. I really should have more images printed. I have a few years worth of digital images stored on them.

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47/52 "from the decade you were born", originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

The theme this week is "From the decade you were born". This is a gift my mom was given when she had me. It says "Mother is another word for Love ~ Mother's Day 1973" It was her first Mother's Day and the day she gave birth to me. I have this in my China cabinet along with a few other collectibles.

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46/52 "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.", originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get."
The theme this week is inspired by your favorite movie quotes. This quote holds true for me this week.
It started out normal. I never expected it to end up the way it did.

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45/52 details to be recognized*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

details- to be recognized
So this week's theme was as the title says. I didn't come up with anything creative. While I was outside today I saw this really pretty leaf. It was not transparant as it appears here. I held it up to the warm sunshine and you could see all the veins running through it. I figured I'd take this for my photo of the week.
Boy, it was a beautiful warm weekend. I wish they were all this nice.

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52/44 color me autumn*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

color me autumn*
The theme this week is color. I love the colors of autumn. I love this season that brings the cool weather and changing leaves. I love the smells of cider and pumpkin and baking.
I can't believe it's November 1. This year has flown right by.

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43/52 bored*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

Bored
The theme for the week is sepia.
And the title says it all. It was a boring day. Didn't do much at all. Last night we went to my cousin's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding. She looked gorgeous! We had a great time. I forgot my camera. pooey!
This is our dog Simon. He came to us when he was a wee pup. He was probably 12 weeks old or so when we got him. He's 10 now. He's just a playful as the day we got him. One of the cutest things I remember him doing when he was a puppy was sleeping in my daughters dollhouse. He was that small!

I took this of Sidney. She didn't want to participate.

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42/52 street*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

My street, tonight.
This really isn't what I had in mind, as usual. It's late too.
My back is killing me (not looking for sympathy) and it kept me from doing what I planned. I still may do it for an upcoming week. I almost cheated and used a photo that I posted earlier in the week, however it was taken a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad I didn't.

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41/52 Old vs New*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

Old vs New
This is my take on the theme Old vs New. This is an old grandfather clock but it is new for me. I just acquired it yesterday. My Great Uncle made this long ago for his sister, my Grandma. My Uncle, Grandma's son, had it at his empty rental house. His son didn't want it anymore. It's been passed around a bit.
I'm so glad to have gotten this clock. It's a cherished family heirloom. I love the sound it makes. It takes me back to times spent with my Grandma & Grandpa at their house. Both have passed on and to have this part of them means so much that I can't even describe.

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40/52 music*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

The theme is music this week.
I do not play any instruments. The only thing I can play is the radio.
The kids on the other hand do. My son started playing the flute for his school band in 6th grade. He then moved up to the oboe. He got a guitar one year for Christmas and taught himself to play it. He was in a band at one time and played in our city's Battle of the Bands for teens. He's looking for someone to play with now.
My daughter is currently playing the flute. She too, started playing in 6th grade. She's still playing and is part of the High School's Pep band and will play for the basketball team. This Dean Bass is her's. She bought it with hopes to play it.

I do not know why I feel the need to photograph my butt. If I think about it I wonder why I continue to do this sp project. It's silly. My kids think I'm crazy! They wanted to know what I was doing when I was "hiding" in the living room with the furniture pushed aside. lol I think they are right sometimes.

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39/52 circles, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

We've got circles! So yeah, the theme is circles this week. If you are in search for something it jumps out at you. I couldn't believe how many circles I saw today when I went out. This was taken at the Little League park where the Junior League World Series is held in Taylor. It's played each year here and boys from all over the world come to play.

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38/52 something old, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

Something Old
The theme this week is something old. This watch is old. (I can't believe I can get it on.) I was probably 7 when I got this. I don't know for sure. I loved Strawberry Shortcake! I loved the way she smelled. I loved brushing her hair. I had all of her friends too.

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37/52 nine, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

The theme this week is "nine" in reference of 9/9/09.
Trying to come up with something for this week's theme was tough. I didn't put much thought into it. It was fun setting this up. =}
It all started with the facebook version of Scrabble. I like playing it on facebook. Emily wanted to get the game so we did. The kids and I like playing it.

It's not Monday, it's Wednesday

Mine, mine, mine!, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

It feels like a Monday. It's back to work today... left my purse in my hubby's car... he's at work. I'm on "E". It's a good thing, I have a ten set aside for school lunches because normally I'd use my check card. I also have all my work keys in my purse. Oh this is going to be a fun day. I just hope I don't get pulled over on my way to work.

Labor Day Weekend

There has never been a day when I have not been proud of you, I said to my son, though some days I'm louder about other stuff so it's easy to miss that. ~story people, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

There has never been a day when I have not been proud of you, I said to my son, though some days I'm louder about other stuff so it's easy to miss that. ~story people

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Yesterday the kids and I drove to the boat club in Monroe, where my parents boat is. We went out for a little bit and Emily jumped in and out of Lake Erie. The water was cold, I think.
We are going to go back today. This time, we'll take the tube out. My cousin might come and bring her kayak.
Oh and David drove there and back on I-75. He did pretty good. I'm going to let him drive again today. He needs the hours.

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36/52 For a long time, she flew only when she thought no one else was watching. ~story people, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

The theme this week is macro photography. Macro photography is close-up photography. I took this macro of a watercolor that Emily painted. It's on a canvas and I thought the texture was interesting.

Emily Wonka

Today the kids and I went to get shoes for school. Guitar Center was in the same shopping center and David wanted to go. Emily went to Party City instead. They were getting their Halloween costumes out and Emily found this wonderful purple velet hat and some crazy glasses. I just had to take this picture! She actually let me too.

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35/52 waiting for the harvest*, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

Waiting for the Harvest.

I had a hard time coming up with something for the theme (waiting) this week. I went out to one of our city's parks for the heck of it today. I wanted to take some photos. There is a community garden there. People plant things and then their crops go to local food banks. Pretty cool thing to do.
I was waiting to see a Cabbage Patch Kid. lol

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34/52, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”
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I was in search of architectural details while at Henry Ford's Estate. There are plenty to be found.

I went out to Henry Ford's Estate today. I needed to get out of the house. I really like this place. It's so peaceful.
Oh and I should add that it just started misting. It was a light drizzle and my daughter kept yelling at me to get the camera back in the bag! She was concerned.

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33/52 heat, originally uploaded by Jen likes to snap pics*.

This week's theme is heat. Chillin' in the pool is one of my favorite ways to stay cool in this heat. This weekend is going to be a hot one. You'll be sure to find me floating around in the pool.

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32/52 is it a sign?, originally uploaded by Just another Jen *.

Is it a sign?
The theme this week is "signs". I'm hoping this little piece of paper is a sign for us. We could use a little happiness this last part of the year. It's been a sucky 2009. I just can't imagine it getting any worse than it has been.