Saturday, January 1, 2011

Just for Smiles

Vicki Rocho's blogfest rules are simple. Post a picture that makes you smile every time you see it.

My photo choice is only a couple of days old. Last night we returned from camping in the California desert. We love riding our atv's across mountains of sand in the Imperial Sand Dunes (aka Glamis). The above photo is of my husband and sons just before they took off on a night ride (dads are great for stuff like this...I stayed inside my cozy motorhome and read a book).

Here's a photo of the dunes.


Whether chillin' at home, or racing across enormous sand dunes, these four people make me smile every day.

My wish for you is a year filled with happiness, good health, and many fond memories. Happy New Year!
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54 comments:

  1. Mara NashJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    That is an awesome pic! I can't imagine living in a household with that many men. I'm surrounded by 3 as it is, but my daughter balances it out.

    Happy New Year!

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  2. Vicki RochoJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a lovely family! The dunes pic is cool, too. I love looking at everyone's pictures! Thanks for joining and happy new year!

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  3. Tricia J. O'BrienJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    What happy faces! The warmth and love jumps out of this photo. I can see why it makes you smile. Happy 2011 to you and yours!

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  4. erica and christyJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    What a happy picture! (I also have only boys - go "Dad time!")
    erica

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  5. Mary@GigglesandGunsJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Family photos are the best! Happy New Year to you all!

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  6. Emy ShinJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That's a lovely, happy pic! I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year!

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  7. The Words CrafterJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What a handsome family you have! I can't imagine riding across dunes at night *shiver*, I'd stay in and read, too!

    Happy New Year!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    LOVE the family photo! It made me smile too!
    Happy New Year!

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  9. LunaJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Aww...you have a sweet family, Julie. Sounds like a lot of fun, too! Happy New Year...:)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Nice looking family! Riding ATVs on the dunes sounds fun.

    Happy 2011!
    Jennifer

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  11. February GraceJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Such a gorgeous group of gentlemen! I love the way that your one son is hugging the other- you can so see the love in everyone's faces, it's a wonderful picture and you have an amazing family!!!

    Happy New Year!
    ~bru

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  12. Jemi FraserJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a good looking group!!

    My family makes me smile too - they're the best :)

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  13. A.L. SonnichsenJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a great-looking family! I'm so glad you had fun in the desert, Julie. That sounds amazing.

    Happy New Year!

    Amy

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  14. Francine HowarthJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi,

    Oooh, lovely happy family pic. Handsome dudes ain't they?!

    Give me a horse any day of the week and I'll ride night or day!

    Happy New Year.
    best
    F

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  15. Kathryn MagendieJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Well, that photo made me smile, too!

    Happy new Year!

    (love the dunes!)

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  16. Leslie S. RoseJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Julie, the picture of the dunes took my breath away. You need to photoshop yourself into that adorable family picture. HNY!

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  17. Golden EagleJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Great picture for the blogfest! :)

    Happy New Year!

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  18. Mason CanyonJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Great family photo and the dunes are pretty. Hope you and your family have a wonderful and Happy New Year.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  19. Summer RossJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    The first picture is such a happy picture. Have a very charming day!

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  20. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Now that is a worthy photo!

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  21. Hart JohnsonJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Oh, very nice! both great in totally different ways!

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  22. L. Diane WolfeJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I've been camping around the dunes in Florence, OR - it's a unique experience!

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  23. TracyJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Julie,
    That is such a happy family; great smiles from obviously great kids!
    ...very fun and it added a smile to my face!

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  24. DanetteJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    ...and a good time was had by all (by the look on their faces)! Happy New Year!!!

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  25. Jolene PerryJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I've been out to the dunes! Forever ago. Awesome!

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  26. erica and christyJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Julie- this is a happy, happy picture! And, wow! I can't even imagine camping there! I wish you all the best in the upcoming year. Christy

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  27. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Family are the best kind of eye candy and your boys look adorable. I can feel how proud you are from the way you write.
    The dunes look truly awesome. Rolling sand looks scary - the exciting end of the spectrum ;)
    Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  28. amyJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    That sounds like fun! Cute pic of your family. They look like they're enjoying themselves. :)

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  29. DanJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Looks likes everyone's having great time. Those times always make the best pictures.

    Happy New Year's!

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  30. vic caswell January 1, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    aww! the fam looks terrific! it sound like they had a blast! jiminey cricket! those dunes look intense! :)

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  31. Lisa PottsJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    What a beautiful family! Sounds like you all had a great time. Thanks for sharing and happy new year!

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  32. SaumyaJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Aw, your family is beautiful!! Props to you for being with all those guys all the time ;) It sounds like you had a wonderful time!!

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  33. Lindsey RichardsonJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Happy new years, Julie! And what an adorable picture. Your husbands and sons look so happy in that picture. Thanks for sharing:)

    Always,
    Lindsey

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  34. Jan MorrisonJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    great pic of your guys! I love the dunes too.
    Have a great New Year.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Great pic... Glamys is a lot of fun. Have a great New Year!

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  36. Amie KaufmanJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Lucky, lucky you! Your family looks so happy together, and what an amazing location. Thanks for sharing this!

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  37. NasJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Hi Julie, great family photo. To look at them smiling brings a smile to the face automatically! Thanks for sharing.

    And thanks for the follow on my blog and helping me welcome Rachel Bailey!

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  38. Hilary Melton-ButcherJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Hi Julie .. can see why you're proud of the motley lot!! Great photo .. and what a wonderful Dad taking his sons camping .. while Mama stays home reading - sounds the ideal situation!

    Happy New Year .. cheers Hilary

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  39. NatashaJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Three men in my household. Can't imagine how it must be to have four!

    Happy New Year, Julie

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  40. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love the photos!!! Wonderful!!

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  41. Mia HaysonJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Happy new year! I love photos with smiles in them. Smiles always breed smiles :D

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Happy New Year! Great picture of your family.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Happy New Year! And that's definately a great picture. You have a lovely family!

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    We usually go out to the desert every year but the weather didn't make for the best time. It was crazy windy today, too : 0 Hope you guys had a great time

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  45. Julie HedlundJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    That photo makes ME smile too! :-)

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  46. Jeff KingJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Its a good idea... thx.

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  47. LTMJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    those sand dunes are incredible, and what a happy smiling picture of your guys! Thanks for sharing the sunshine~ :o) <3

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  48. Lisa Gail GreenJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Good LORD woman!! the weekend isn't even over and you have almost 50 comments!

    I hope you had a great time on your trip!! It looks like it was fun, but where'd the sand dunes come from? Everything out my window is WHITE.

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  49. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful family in a beautiful setting. What more could a person want?
    Wonderful!
    CD

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  50. HollyJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Have an AWESOME 2011! ;D

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  51. Laura PaulingJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    That's a great picture! I love family pics that make me smile.

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  52. Nikki (Sarah)January 3, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    great picture of some neat looking guys in your world. ☺☺☺ and those sand dunes...wow. and double wow. That would be cool to fly over them.Here's to an even more incredible year in 2011. You are the absolute best!!!!

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  53. Hold my hand: a social worker's blogJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Lovely picture! Beautiful family.

    Happy New Year!!!

    Doris

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  54. Rachna ChhabriaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Loved the picture, Julie. You have a wonderful family. Hope you had a great holiday. :)

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