Cheery Faces Bring Hope

Happy faces....

smile...

in the sunshine...

 

And....

       .....in the wind..............


                 ....or in the rain.....











These colorful pretty faces bring hope and cheer every day.



Don't you agree?

A Happy Sighting!

I looked out my window and what did I see.........a batch of black birdies!

Welcome back....little travelers, I sure do love your visits!

Signs of Spring are showing up!

What is showing up outside your window?

Wanna Guess?

Should we hold a contest to see when we might see one of these???....

Or these? ...

Or be able to plant these?

"But hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." (Romans 8: 24 & 25 KJV)

So far we definitely can't see, but we can hope...and patiently wait.

Meanwhile....do you wanna guess?

We Wore a Poppy for You

…. in remembrance of all Veterans

Today we post with gratitude (not obligation).

Today we watched, we cheered, we cried, as we remembered. 

(via CBC as the ceremony unfolded in Ottawa).

We are happy we did not remember alone. It was a joy to see both old and young present in the large crowd.

We are so thankful for all those who fought for our freedom.  To all those brave soldiers who were willing to leave the comforts of home and battle in the trenches.  (I’m sure those were not the most glorious of days)

Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, and to those who have been injured while on duty.

We are thankful for all those who continue to fight for freedom.

Today, I wonder if the greatest tribute to our veterans would be, for all Canadians to work together, pray, to ensure the continuance of freedom for all in the beautiful land.

Happy Remembrance Day!

The Snow Artist Returns

It's November and with temps dipping to -20 C or so over nite....Mr. Frosty was busy again... Just the perfect conditions for creating Snow Art!

 

Hope you enjoyed the tour..(as you can see I do enjoy photographing it)

........of a crispy Winter Wonderland morning!

It's October and We're Thankful

It's October and we're Thankful .....for Colorful leaves still on the Trees!

Here they are blowing gently in the breeze

We're glad to see 

that some 

shades of green can still 

be found

.....

 

Or 

at least they were

still around

..........a 

few days ago

Some leaves
are more dressed
in Fall display...
.







How long can they hang on?

Meanwhile 

 we are 

still very glad.

To enjoy this October's

Fall display of colors.

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Todays Color is Yellow

It is time to get some color on this blog.  So today's color is Yellow!

A Cheery Pansy

I always enjoy seeing the pansies. They add such a cheery presence to where ever they choose to bloom.

The Dandelion

Usually what I see first are the dandelions.  (I can count on them to survive the winter.)  You must admit they do add some color after the long days of white and grey.... of winter.

A Beautiful Yellow Butterfly

I was enjoying a nice walk when I happened to look down and find this beautiful yellow butterfly.  I am glad it wanted to be photographed.

Wild Flower

Another colorful surprise on my morning walk.









What color is your day?

It's a White World

It has been snowing around here....

...making all things looking very very white...

 

But today is warmer, so we are enjoying exploring the white white world.

.

 I say, 

"If it's going to be Winter, it may as well be in January!"

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What color is your world?

Did You Plunge Right In?

January 2013

Has the New Year beckoned?

Come on

Let’s get started

On a new adventure

A new path

New goals

Let’s follow this path

Make some tracks

Jump in!

Oh, how can you resist?

The freshly fallen snow

All sparkly in the sunlight..

...fluffy

just waiting...

for YOU.

What footprints have you left?

How is the NewYear going?

Have you plunged right in?

A Morning Masterpiece

A perfect way to start the day........

with color and beauty.

Catch the view.......sunrise style!

This was Today

 Interesting morning sunrise with ripply clouds

This was yesterday

How the view changes from day to day!

Snow Bubbles and Sunsets

 Snow Bubbles?....and do you see the footprints....

 Big Single Snow Bubble

 Sunset

More snow bubbles.

Just noticed the snow in bubbly form today.  Thought it was interesting the way they formed on top of the snow.

Anybody ever see them?

Just Add The Color Blue....

.....to the frosty photo....

 .........and You'll....... get Sparkle!

 

 Or Not,.......and just enjoy the White!

 Or you can ....add a little Red to the photo....to get frosty red delight!

Or not........and just enjoy the color Blue!!

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Happy Blue Skies are here again!!! Yeah!

How are skies in your world?

Mr Frosty Works of Art

A peak into what it has been like in my world this week.

 Spruce Tree Artistry

Very White World

 Wire Winter Wonderland

Winter Showcase with a Flare of Color

Mr Frosty has been at it all week to bring us this extraordinary display of Winder Wonderland.  Now does that mean we'll get dumped on in Jan?

What artistry is happening in your corner of the world?

Today Is More of the White

White fluffy snowflakes are falling in my world today.  

Anyone need a Christmas-sy photo?

Are You Foggy Inspired?

 Here is how my day started....foggy.

 More fog....

...and...

there is other evidence...

... of snow...and footprints...

But also......there is still a hint of green around.

The snow....although not expected to stick around for long...

will probably be back before the bounty of green.

Do you like foggy mornings.......do they inspire you?

Caught In Action!

I know someone was enjoying my sunflowers!  ....and now I know who.

(Although I haven't figured our what kind of bird it is.) 

Anybody know?

Whoever birdie is though....sure blends right in to the scenery.

But it is a win - win situation, since I enjoy the birds visiting

 and the birds enjoy my sunflowers!

Sometimes You Can Catch A Swimmer

It is one of my favorite sites! Going for a walk down to the pond and discovering "a swimmer"!

There is just something about it, that gives me great joy.

This duck enjoyed many hours just swimming around, ducking under the water and soaking in the sunshine.  It was such a beautiful fall day.

I feel blessed to have the wildlife stop by, feeling safe enough to spend time in my corner of the world.

What brought you joy in your part of the world?