Welcome to the Just Frances Gallery. Albums are organised by date with the newest at the top so if images are added to existing albums you’ll know right away.
For photos prior to April 2009, please visit the photo gallery at www.RyanCentric.com.
A Birthday in Crieff
February 21, 2012: I took myself to Crieff, Scotland, to celebrate my 38th birthday. It was really all about the candy and food, if I'm honest!
Run, Frances, Run!
I run. And this is where you'll find photos to back up that claim. Check out the Ryan Road Race Record for races prior to 2010.
Christmas 2011: Aberdour, Scotland
December 28, 2011: I went to Aberdour, Scotland, to spend Christmas with my friend and her parents. And whilst I wasn’t with my own family, I was made to feel like family indeed!
We Forgot the Tripod
No tripod? No problem! When there's no one around to snap a picture, and you want to capture that "Kodak Moment" you get some pretty funny memories!
Thanksgiving 2011
November 27, 2011: Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday, and the fact that I was able to share the holiday with friends, despite being 6,000 miles from home, made me extremely thankful this year. The bonus is that I think everyone enjoyed their first Thanksgiving!
Robin Hood's Bay Walk
August 30, 2011: I spent the day walking along an old rail bed in North Yorkshire and couldn’t help but take a load of photos so that Mom could see the old train tunnels and arches.
Playing Make Believe
July 17, 2011: I met a make believe friend for the first time today in Seattle. Yay! What fun we had wandering around laughing and being silly!
Bloomsday 2011
May 1, 2011: Bloomsday 2011 was a blast. And my nephew, Haden, and I ran the entire thing! Check out a recap of the event and see our times!
Fannies and Haggis
January 25, 2011: The second annual "Freeze Your Fanny and Burns' Supper Extravaganza" was a success! Read more about it and check out some fun videos here.
Finding Joy
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them here. Read more about it here!
Oh, Canada!
December 30, 2010: A couple of days in Canada was just what I needed for some rest and relaxation! Great food, loads of laughter, and amazing friends. Bliss!
Blagenda Weekend
November 07, 2010: What do you do with you pumpkins after Halloween? Well, if you’re of Germans from Russia heritage, you make blagenda. Yay! [Photos by my Dad and my foster daughter.]
Papier-Mâché Pumpkins
October 24, 2010: Halloween means pumpkins and pumpkins mean fun! My foster daughter and I managed to fill two weekends with fun by making papier-mâché pumpkins. Check it out!
The a-MAZE-ing Corn Maze
October 16, 2010: The kid and I spent a couple of hours at the Corn Maze on the Palouse. Yay! What a great start to the harvest season!
Gone Fishin'
September 04, 2010: Yay! I had a lot of fun fishin’ over Labor Day Weekend! I think I'd almost forgot how much fun simple things could be.
Pickles!
August 22, 2010: Yay! Pickle-making weekend has finally arrived. And just in time, as I was out of pickles. [Photos by me, Celeste, and Dad.]
Girls' Weekend
August 02, 2010: At 36 years of age, I’ve finally attended my first girls’ weekend. And you know what? It was pretty fun! (Yay!)
Kid Days of Summer
July 24, 2010: Flik and Haden came out for summer camp at WSU, which meant I got to be a kid for a week. And I think they enjoyed it, too.
Dining at Steptoe Butte
July 08, 2010: I finally made it up to the top of Steptoe Butte! It made for an enjoyable evening and a great view for my picnic dinner.
A Weekend at Home
May 16, 2010: I spent a quiet and extremely active weekend at home and feel pretty good about all that I've accomplished. Yes, it was a fun-filled weekend at the Ryan house!
Easter at Kamiak
April 4, 2010: I spent Easter Sunday hiking Kamiak Butte. I wish you could have joined me, but as you couldn’t, I brought you along in my heart and soul instead.
Mommy & Me: UK Tour
March 13, 2010: Mom and I traveled to England and Scotland to visit some my family and friends for two weeks in winter 2010. Read more about our trip here.
Partners in Phun
February 8, 2010: My nephew, Haden, came out to visit so that we could run the Partners in Pain 5K together. We had a fantastically fun weekend! Read the entire story here.
Fannying Around
January 25, 2010: It was the inaugural “Freeze Your Fanny, Scrabble Showdown, and Burns’ Supper Extravaganza” at the Ryan house! Read the whole story here!
Solo UK Holiday
December 10, 2009: I’ve taken my first solo holiday spending nearly two weeks in England and Scotland visiting family and friends. Read more about my holiday here.
A Childish Visit
September 02, 2009: Flik and Haden came to visit for a few days. I think they really came to meet and visit with the cat, Schrodie, and just tolerated hangin’ with Aunt Frannie.
