Picture of the Week! (Week of March 27, 2016)- Nature

We were at our local nature preserve, and I saw this.  I thought it could be the inspiration for an interesting story.  Is it a place to hide?  Or is it a scary monster?

Picture of the Week! (Week of March 13, 2016)- Spotted Leaf

I love taking my camera with me when I go outside.  There are so many interesting little things to photograph.  It helps me appreciate nature even more.

Picture of the Week! (Week of March 6, 2016) Geranium

Geraniums are some of my favorite flowers.  I currently have one that is this color and one that is salmon.  I really like how well they bloom when they spend a lot of time in the sun.

Picture of the Week! (Week of February 28, 2016)- Rocks

Whenever I’m in the country, I like to get outside and take photos.  This photo was taken when I was experimenting with my camera, something I enjoy doing from time to time. 

I was experimenting with the panorama feature and black and white.  When I take a panorama photo I can either use two or three frames together.  This photo was with two frames together. 

There were many other photos taken that day, but this was one of my favorites.

Have a wonderful week!!

Picture of the Week! (February 24, 2016)- Squirrel on Feeder

Last week we went to our local nature preserve to hike and watch the birds on the feeders.  It was too windy to comfortably hike, and there were not many birds on the feeders.  We had a lot of fun watching this squirrel trying to get the nuts out of the feeder.  To get to the feeder, it climbed a post, walked on the wire, and climbed over the clear plastic dome that covered the feeder.  It was a lot of fun watching.  The squirrel spent most of the time upside down trying to get food.  When it was done eating, it jumped to the ground.

Picture of the Week! (February 20, 2016)- Winter Shoes

We were at our local nature preserve this week.  The children were watching the birds and squirrel on the bird feeders, so I decided to experiment with my camera phone.  I haven’t experimented with it before (the children have).  It was a lot of fun.  I particularly enjoyed using the negative function, because it turned my hot pink Muck boots to this green color (a color I prefer).

I think the temperatures are going to be warm enough in our area of the country now, so I won’t need to be wearing these arctic boots much longer.  I won’t miss the color, but I will miss the warmth and support they provide.

Have a wonderful day!!

Picture of the Week! (February 13, 2016)- Cheese

We love going to Wisconsin.  One of our favorite things to do there is buy some cheese from a local cheese factory.  It’s so fresh.  It’s also fun to watch them make it.

Picture of the Week! (February 5, 2016)- Summer Trees on the Pond

As I look outside the window at the snow, which has been on the ground since December, I know that I am looking forward to this time of year.

I’m fortunate to live in a part of the country that has four distinct seasons, but I like the time when the trees are green.  It doesn’t matter which season, but it is important that the trees are green.  I forgot, the sun needs to be shining too.

To me, that is the best time of the year.  What is your favorite time of year?

Picture of the Week! (January 30, 2016)- Snow Memories

We haven’t had a lot of snow this year, but what we have had has stuck around.  It’s all packed down and hard, not good for snow faces.

We’re supposed to have a four to twelve inch snow storm this coming week.  I think we’ll go to the park to make faces like this after it’s over. 

This picture is from two years ago.

Picture of the Week! (January 23, 2016)- Lego Design

My children love to play with Legos.  This is a creation my daughter made.  It is a park and a pool.

I’m so glad for Legos, because they give endless hours of fun.

Picture of the Week! (January 16, 2016)- Funny Dog

I just had to take some photos of Sue on Christmas.  After we opened our gifts, she decided that the tree skirt was going to be her new bed.  I thought it was really funny.

Picture of the Week! (January 7, 2016)- Snow!

Snow!  We finally have it.  I’m ready for it to go away.

Today the forecast is for rain.  It might wash some of the snow away.  On Sunday and into early next week the temps will hover around 0.  Brrr.

I hope you have a warm and cozy week. 

Picture of the Week! (December 26, 2015)- Our New Legos!!

We have had a rough past week with one of our dogs, but we had fun opening a tote of Legos and seeing what there was.  There were all these people and we have been finding more.

Have a wonderful week.

Picture of the Week! (December 8, 2015)- Multiplication

There is nothing more fun than working on your math problems and wearing your elephant hat.

Picture of the Week! (December 5, 2015)- Amphibians

This past September we went for a hike at our local outdoor learning center.  There we found lots of these amphibians. 

Picture of the Week! (November 20, 2015)- Flowers

I decided to post this photo of flowers, because I needed something cheery to see.  We’re supposed to get 8 inches of snow tonight.  It won’t stick around for long, but I’ll make sure to take pictures to share with all of you.

Picture of the Week! (November 14, 2015)- Fall Leaves

We have some trees near our house that usually never turn.  Typically it freezes, then rains leaves.  This is the pile from 2014.  This year the leaves slightly turned, then fell off.

Picture of the Week! (November 5, 2015)- Spring Flowers

For all the thunder I hear tonight, it is going to be a long time until I see these flowers again.

Picture of the Week! (October 30, 2015)

I don’t know about all of you, but I am not looking forward to this.  I would like the temperatures to go back to the low 70’s with none of the no-see-ums.

Picture of the Week by B! (April 16, 2015)- Christmas Light Fun