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Hi I'm Laura Hickman. Writer, sewist, baker, fairytalemaker. When I'm not writing a delicious fantasy with my husband Tracy Hickman, I'm up to my elbows creating with yarn, frosting, cloth, or paint. I love playing with my grandkids, outdoor photography & travel. Join me at http:// bakingoutsidethebox.com as I share my creations including my Baking Outside the Box mix method for all sorts of fabulous desserts. Invictus by William Ernest Henley, is my favorite poem. Especially the final stanza: It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

June at last, but it's nearly July

I have only a few photos to offer this month. Both the weather and work have conspired to keep me indoors, but I did manage a few walks and a special trip to the Zoo. In July I hope to come home with some prizes for your perusal of Lake Powell. But for now here is what I gleaned from June:

Of Course I didn't take this one, but I am trying to find a new blog-intro photo.

This little fellow looked so wistful. He was irresistible.

Curt and Lani shared their Stay-cation with us and we accompanied them to the Zoo and were treated to feeding the Giraffes. Their tongues are black, long, prehensile, but not too slobbery and they are very gentle and a little shy. Delightful.


I'm certain you can guess what skin this is. One of my favorite childhood books was the 'Saggy-Baggy Elephant'.

Curtis and the tiger sharing a moment.

Sweet William and I having a rock while his folks ride the train. I love babies!

Oquirrh Lake when the sun finally came out
A very pink sunset over Twinpeaks. I adore pink sky. I am told I would enjoy the 'pink light over Paris' in the morning. Someday I intend to find out.