It's trying

2 Years + Photo 120 - January 31

But unfortunately the sun isn't winning today. Hopefully soon!

It's a blizzard

2 Years + Photo 119 - January 30

And it just keeps coming...

I love perspective shots

2 Years + Photo 118 - January 29

And this one has a little bit of sunset added as an extra bonus.

Yup I'm bored

2 Years + Photo 117 - January 28

So I had a photo block today, and decided focus was the lesson.

Coins and more coins...

2 Years + Photo 116 - January 27

This is just a taste of Dale's military coin collection. James and Liz got him an awesome display for them last year for Christmas, but he's already filled it, so I'm on the lookout for something he can expand to.

It's Anniversary Sunday!

2 Years + Photo 115 - January 26

As we celebrate another St. John anniversary, we gather around the old altar.

Another new recipe

2 Years + Photo 114 - January 25

This one was a deep dish pizza pie. The only pain making it was the crust. Whoever thought it was easy to "unroll" a Pillsbury French loaf was a little bit crazy.

Good morning!

2 Years + Photo 113 - January 24

The one thing this winter has given us has been some amazing sunrises.

I'll miss you too!

2 Years + Photo 112 - January 23

She is such a good girl in the morning...waiting for her treat before I leave for work.

New recipes

2 Years + Photo 111 - January 22

I don't think food photography is really my thing. But Dale and I have been trying to do a little more cooking at home, in our quest to cut down on our spending, and everything we have tried so far has been easy to prepare and really tasty! And some of it even looks like the pictures in the cookbook!

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Memories of warmer places...

2 Years + Photo 110 - January 21

I think those memories of warmer times help us get through these cold winters. This little guy is a Mexican memory.

Smile!

2 Years + Photo 109 - January 20

My very good friend, Robin, gave me this quite a while ago, and it definitely makes me smile.

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New Members!

2 Years + Photo 108 - January 19

It's always nice to be able to welcome new members at church!

No shortage of snow...

2 Years + Photo 107 - January 18

And for the record, it's hanging around way too long.

Peeking out

2 Years + Photo 106 - January 17

I take a lot of my garden decor out of the ground before the snow flies, but some of it stays in place waiting for spring.

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Just hangin' around

2 Years + Photo 105 - January 16

What else can you say?

What happened to all the noise?

2 Years + Photo 104 - January 15

The house sure is quiet today...even Trinka knows it.

Time to go home

2 Years + Photo 103 - January 14

Nope - the visits are just never long enough.

Papa's Girls

2 Years + Photo 102 - January 13

Papa thinks bedtime stories are even better when they include something about soccer!

Lunch Time!

2 Years + Photo 101 - January 12

I think there is more static electricity flowing here than these girls are used to. Another wild hair day!

Gotta have a photo shoot!

2 Years + Photo 100 - January 11

It can't be a visit to Grandma's without a photo shoot. It was kind of a wild hair day, but we had fun and got some really nice pictures.

In the snow...

2 Years + Photo 99 - January 10

We introduced the girls to sledding today. They weren't too thrilled about how bundled up they had to get to go out in it, and the trip was a little short. But we enjoyed being able to share it with them!

And I'm not sure what Trinka is going to do when the girls aren't around to shower her with attention.

Just Like Mommy

2 Years + Photo 98 - January 9

The girls definitely like their music, and love to play the piano. I guess the Weeble on her finger helps Josie play her best!

Look Who's Here!

2 Years + Photo 97 - January 8

We have visitors! Kayla is in town for a short time, and then it's off to Minnesota for Kristi's wedding. And Grandma and Papa are in charge of the girls...at least until Sunday. But right now, it's time for bed!

White Elephant

2 Years + Photo 96 - January 7

Dale has a white elephant gift exchange every year at work, and this is one of this year's treasures.

For Dad

2 Years + Photo 95 - January 6

Mom sponsors flowers at church in celebration of Dad's birthday, and even though it's not official until tomorrow, Happy Birthday Dad! We miss you!

I'm watching football too

2 Years + Photo 94 - January 5

Yup, I am. And I'm even in your seat. Dale has her really spoiled, although he constantly tells me it's my doing.

One of my favorites...

2 Years + Photo 93 - January 4

There are a few Christmas decorations I have in my collection that hold a special place in my heart, and this is one of them. James made this in Sunday School many years ago, and although it gets reglued almost every year, it's always on display.

Little Bit Nippy

2 Years + Photo 92 - January 3

Happy New Year - it's time to be really cold. Spring seems very far away...

My Patriotic Snowman

2 Years + Photo 91 - January 2

Hallmark releases some type of a patriotic/military themed ornament, and I've done my best to collect them every year. I love my patriotic snowman!

Happy 2014!

2 Years + Photo 90 - January 1

This was Dale's headware for last night...Happy New Year!

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