Over the last 6 months, I’ve posted often about our decision to build a custom home and all the steps of planning involved. We’ve been at planning stage for so long that I truly wonder sometimes if we are really going to build. Update Time The construction loan has been approved, the appraisal completed and … Continue reading
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Winter – Photo A Day
Winter I love the look of the snow covering the leftover leaves from Fall. (FMS Photo A Day) Snowstorm 2015 brought 12 inches of snow. At one point it was snowing as much as 4 inches of snow per hour. And — yes the snowdrift is more than half way up the fence. Continue reading
Versatile Blogger Award
A special thanks to the Helen over at the Good Woman blog for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you haven’t already, you should check out her blog. Her wonderful posts will touch your heart and on top of that she’s a talented needle crafter. It’s an honor to be nominated and I happily … Continue reading
Butterflies – Post a Photo a Day Challenge
I decided to share one of my favorite photos from my archives today. We had 12 inches of snow last Wednesday and today was 78 degrees. –Of course, more snow is expected this weekend. The spring like weather confuses my mind. I want to see butterflies and flowers; unfortunately, a photo is the best I … Continue reading
Strange – FMS Photo A Day
Strange — Today’s theme for the FMS Photo A Day Challenge. This theme really made me think since what I think is strange may not seem strange to someone else. Seeing a rooster and chickens strutting around a fenced in … Continue reading
Word Crush Wednesday
#WCW What’s your favorite quote? Want to join the fun. Click here for information about the Word Crush Wednesday Favorite Quote Challenge. I’d appreciate a link to my blog also. Continue reading
Post A Day Photo Challenge
Photo A Day I decided to join the Post A Day Photo Challenge. I had really planned to start some type of photo challenge on the first of January; but life got in the way. I think it’s better to start this week than to not start at all. FMS Photo A Day I’m also participating … Continue reading
That Magic Moment – Sunset
Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve learned patience is very important and to wait for that “magic moment”. It’s so easy to think you’ve got a good shot and put your camera away. Then when you look up — there’s what would have been that fantastic shot. These are some of my … Continue reading
Snow Day!
It’s been snowing here since around 5:00 PM yesterday. The official total this morning was 12″ and it just started snowing again. I used to love playing in the snow. — Now, I just love taking pictures of the snow. Here’s a few of the photos I took of the snow in our backyard. The … Continue reading
Winter Patio
The snow started about 5:oo PM today. I took these at 9:30. It’s suppose to get very windy later tonight; so I thought I’d take some quick photos of the smooth snow on the patio furniture. Continue reading