Earth Wonders - Photographer's Choice

Well, this week's challenge over at Ana's Earth Wonders is Photographer's Choice.






Here's my favorite photo from this Christmas - our daughter Tiffany and granddaughter Kaylee. 

I used the sketch option at PhotoFunia to create this awesome effect from the same photo.

Why not join in?




Take care and God Bless!

Earth Wonders - Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas to All!

Ana's photo challenge for us this week is "Christmas Tree."  Why not join us?  You can add your photos to her flickr group, too!  The more, the merrier!  Link up below at the bottom of this post, or on Ana's blog by clicking the Earth Wonders button.  So happy to have you!



 
With all that has happened since Mom died 7 weeks ago (my health, my husband's health, Dad in the hospital this week), neither Doug nor I have felt like decorating.  I've been making a few things for Christmas, but that's about it. 

Saturday, DH brought up our little ceramic tree from the basement.  God Bless him!  That took him about 5 minutes, 10 tops.  It surely beats the all-day marathon we normally have during Christmas, and that's just the tree inside! :) 

I'd rather have our regular tree, but stuff happens.  I look at it this way, we won't have much to take down in January!

Here's our little bitty ceramic tree, all lighted up, and it even has tinsel garland on it!

I miss the Christmas lights of the big tree.  They always seemed so magical and fairy-like.  Maybe next year will be better, and hubby and I can decorate like we used to. 

We both want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas!



Take care and God Bless!

Earth Wonders - SNOW

Ana's Earth Wonders Photo Challenge this week is SNOW.  Why not join us?  You can add your photos to her flickr group, too!  The more, the merrier!  Link up below at the bottom of this post, or on Ana's blog by clicking the Earth Wonders button.  So happy to have you!



I managed to find a couple of the photos of our 2004 Christmas Eve Blizzard.  We got something like 38 inches of snow, with unbelievable drifts! 

This first photo was taken of our front porch steps during the storm. 

The second was taken on Christmas morning, after hubby Doug removed the snow.

Please add yours below!



Take care and God Bless!

Earth Wonders - FIRE

Hi Everyone!

I have to apologize to you all for not being around for awhile.  My Mom passed away on Halloween, and I've been having problems dealing with it.  I've also had some health problems, but that's always there! No excuse, right?  Anyway, I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things.

Ana's Earth Wonders photo challenge this week is FIRE. 

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I wish I had some actual "fire" photos, but I'm making do with this photo I took of a candle flame.  I think it turned out nicely!

You can join in, too!  Add your photos to flickr, then add to the linky party.  Check out all the details over at Ana's Wonderland blog.  You can either add your interpretation of this week's challenge there or here.  Everyone can vote on their favorite photo, starting Sunday December 4th.  You can't vote on your own, but your friends can! Spread the word!

Last week's winner was "Life in Pictures." Congratulations on a wonderful entry!



Take care and God Bless!