A New Sun Tunnel & Granddaughter

My little granddaughter, Isla (pronounced Eye-La) recently turned one and luckily I have a cousin that has a creative eye and wonderful camera to capture some very precious pictures of her.

 She is such a joy. Everything is new and 'ah' inspiring from her eyes.

Years ago, I took Lisa for professional pictures. After a time, she quit cooperating and hugged a bunny with her thumb in her mouth. The photographer asked if she could take the picture and though I didn't want it, she said I would treasure this. Well, she was right, I do treasure this picture of how Lisa spent her early years - thumb in her mouth. Now, Lisa's daughter does the same thing. We were having her hug her lion and she happened to stick her thumb in her mouth. I saw the picture of Lisa in my mind and asked my cousin to take the shot. This comparison is amazing though the age is 5 months off.

My son and his wife are expecting their first child in October and we just found out it will be a girl. I am one happy grandma.

On to our new Sun Tunnel. This is not a sponsored post but the result is so cool that I just had to share. As you can see, we are getting a new roof. We have a sharp 12/12 pitch roof so it is not an easy task.

While they were going to be up there on the roof anyway, we decided to have them install a Sun Tunnel on our roof to allow light into our windowless toilet/shower room.

He put it above the toilet since the light/exhaust fan is in the center of the ceiling. This is a shot with no lights on and all you see is daylight glowing down.

During the day, we don't even need to turn on the light anymore. It is truly fabulous.

This shot is directly up on the cover. It has a swirl pattern that is frosted so you don't see the reflective mirror-like tube, just glorious sunlight!

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Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple 
Show and Share Party @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Create Link Inspire Party @ The Crafty BlogStalker
Show & Tell Party @ Flamingo Toes
Project Inspired Linky Party @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home 
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Wednesday
Talk of the Town @ Knick of Time
Fall into Fall Wednesday @ DIY by Design 
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Work It Wednesday's @ The Happy Housie
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Thursday
Link Party Thursday @ Bloom Designs Online
Thoughts of Home @ White Spray Paint
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 
Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately 
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
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Vintage Charm @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage
Friday
Home Matters @ Life with Lorelai
Handmade Hangout @ Too Much Time On My Hands
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Creativity Unleashed Link Party @ One Project Closer
Freedom Fridays @ My Turn For US 
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party @ Shabby Art Boutique
Junkin Joe @ The Cottage Market
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Saturday
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello 
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