Friday, January 29, 2010

2010 - A Break

After three years of 365, I have decided to take a break for a while. My back cannot support carrying camera equipment around. So, I may be back later in the year, but I am not stressing about it. The photography has taken a back seat anyway as life has given way for other more necessary (and fun) things right now.

Be back before you know it!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Happy New Year!


Happy New Year!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 31

We forgot our camera, but we had a great time at Teala's sorority. We are thinking it is our 15th year (minus our two years overseas). We played games, shared highs and lows, and watched *Inn of the Sixth Happiness* before we watched the ball drop!

Knitting Visitors


Knitting Visitors, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 29

I got out for the first time in 11 days to go to a movie for Teala's birthday. Then, I got a call from George to say that I needed to come home. I came home to surprise fellowship, dessert, and crafts while I lay flat on my back on a heating pad. :)

Okjin and Kim


Okjin and Kim, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Further Convelescence


Further Convelescence, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 27

Still not able to sit or stand for very long. I am also not to type because of my tennis elbow. So, I could do brief updates on Facebook through my Christmas present: the iPod Touch.

Cracking Backs


Cracking Backs, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Paul helped George learn a new back technique!

Dot and Earl


Dot and Earl, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Earl


Earl, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

He has had a hard year, but he was feeling very well on Christmas Day at our house!

Christmas Morning Light


Christmas Morning Light, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Christmas Eve with Malay Friends

I was able to sit up for dinner and visiting. I only had one spasm that sent my fork flying and my knife crashing to the plate.

We enjoyed fish dinner and a time of lighting the advent candles!

Selamat Hari Natal!


Selamat Hari Natal!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Noorul and Bayi


Noorul and Bayi, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 24

Christmas Eve Convalescence


Christmas Eve Convalescence, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 24

Aren't I a sight? The injured foot, the arm in a brace, and me trying to get my back back on track! I'll never forget this holiday season.

Well-Wishers!


Well-Wishers!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 19

My back totally blew out on December 18th, a month after my surgery. It was destined to give way under the uneven walking from the boot, lack of exercise, torque during therapy, etc.

These girls cheered me up as I lay in bed!

Gingerbread Closeup


Gingerbread Closeup, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 17

One more before the kids demolish it!

Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow

December 15

This really helped. Sadly though, it contributed to my back blowout because of having to torque my back for 40 minutes while she did the treatments!

Matthew's House


Matthew's House, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 14

Michael helped hold it up with the sticks. I think it was suffering from too much frosting!

Paul's (and some Michael) House


Paul's House, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Paul always takes a more tradition route on the Gingerbread Houses.

Sourman's Tower


Sourman's Tower, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 14

Christopher K. always makes the most interesting Gingerbread House creations.

Boot of Pain


Boot of Pain, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 8

The lower part of my boot that led to the height differential that led to my severe back blowout ten days later!

Before the Transformation


Before the Transformation, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 8

A momentous day. After almost three years, Michael is getting his braces off!!!!

Kingdom Living


Kingdom Living, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 7

Really enjoy these people. Our last weekly meeting of 2009.

Advent Readings


027, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

December 7

Monday, January 11, 2010

St. Nicholas Day with My Soulmate

Dec 5

I put a ribbon on my black boot. :) Kim and I have done this together for so many years that I have lost count.

Gingerbread Men!


Gingerbread Men!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Dec 5

St. Nicholas Day with the Iszler Family

Dec. 5