Almost real...

2 Years + Photo 179 - March 31

Thank goodness that the heat it puts out is real - even if the flames aren't.

The bigger the better...

2 Years + Photo 178 - March 30

And what would make me think that this stick is too big? Trinka certainly doesn't...

Up close and dried up

2 Years + Photo 177 - March 29

There's still a lot of interesting stuff outside to take pictures of when I change my perspective.

Winter leftovers

2 Years + Photo 176 - March 28

Interesting how the berries (and the apples) don't seem to know how to let go.

Thanks Pastor!

2 Years + Photo 175 - March 27

A little bit of Pastor Freyer that I carry around in my car. Love it when the bell rings over the bumps!

Not Quite Green...yet...

2 Years + Photo 174 - March 26

At least if it's not green, it doesn't need to be cut. Gotta find the bright side.

Veggies!

2 Years + Photo 173 - March 25

Yes, that is a vegetable, and that also is the classy brick of my kitchen wall. One day I'm really hoping to replace that.

Brrrrr....

2 Years + Photo 172 - March 24

When looking through these shots, I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with a shot that emphasized the leaf or one that emphasized the snow. I opted for the snow...maybe I should have posted one of each.

Waiting for Spring

Photo 2 Years + Photo 171 - March 23

I'm sure glad that I have the remains of last year's flowers to help me remember what's coming.

Before

After - edited with Topaz B&W

Hiding...

2 Years + Photo 170 - March 22

No matter what angle I tried to photograph this guy from, he kept resituating himself so I couldn't see him. This was the best picture of the bunch.

Still Frosty

2 Years + Photo 169 - March 21

The dried foliage of last year's garden sure looks cool with the morning frost.

It's a pink kind of morning...

2 Years + Photo 168 - March 20

I really like the color of the sky, but I think I like the focus of this picture even more.

Supplies, anyone?

2 Years + Photo 167 - March 19

The microwave drawer falling apart unearthed an entire box of highlighers, colored pencils, and a plethora of other desk supplies. Kind of reminded me of Dad's desk...there was never a shortage of pens or pencils there either.

Birthday Dance!

2 Years + Photo 166 - March 18

Kristin shared some Facebook dancing with Mom, and she decided to show us her dance. Way to go, Mom - and Happy Birthday!

Hungry, hungry...

2 Years + Photo 165 - March 17

The birds are much happier when I remember to give them a little snack.

Brightening up the path

2 Years + Photo 164 - March 16

How can you not smile when you see that flag?

Birthday Party!

2 Years + Photo 153 - March 15

Birthday parties at Kristin's are always fun - Happy Birthday to Jesse, Kristin and Renee!

Waiting

2 Years + Photo 162 - March 14

Yup...the trellis is waiting for the clematis to sprout, just like the rest of us are waiting for signs of spring!

Good morning!

2 Years + Photo 161 - March 13

I love the morning sky...now if we could just do something about those pesky wires!

Just Visiting

2 Years + Photo 160 - March 12

Actually - they're probably looking for a snack. They love to empty out the bird feeders.

Lemon!

2 Years + Photo 159 - March 11

The Girl Scouts have a new cookie...and it's lemon - Dale's favorite.

Outdoor Color

2 Years + Photo 158 - March 10

Unfortunately, this is still last year's color.

Carrot Cake?

2 Years + Photo 157 - March 9

Yup - Carrot Cake M&Ms. I think Laura got it right when she said she wasn't sure how she felt about that. I'm still working on it.

Plenty of cheddar

2 Years + Photo 156 - March 8

After sitting out for a couple minutes, I'm not sure that I like how my cheese looks. Good thing it's going to get melted.

Icy

2 Years + Photo 155 - March 7

Definitely a nice coating of ice on things this morning...

One of Trinka's buddies...

2 Years + Photo 154 - March 6

And yes, she has a bunch of buddies that she carries around the house. This one squeaks...at least for now, until the squeaker is destroyed.

Hello Moon

2 Years + Photo 153 - March 5

I love playing with the settings to try to get the detail plus get the glow the moon puts out. Way too cool.

Before

After - edited with Lightroom

Just geometrics

2 Years + Photo 152 - March 4

Yes, I am ready to get outside and start taking pictures! I'm sure I've probably said that once or twice already...

Before

After - edited with Lightroom and Topaz Adjust

Welcome!

2 Years + Photo 151 - March 3

I've started looking for things to take pictures of, thinking of what kind of editing I can do with them.

Before

After - edited with Topaz Simplify

Always flying the flag

2 Years + Photo 150 - March 2

There are any number of American flags in our house. This one just happens to be in the pencil holder.

Before

After - edited with Color Efex Pro

Dale's...

2 Years + Photo 149 - March 1

I am not a beer drinker...that would be Dale's department. And he sure drinks some interesting concoctions...with crazy names.