“If you can stop and watch the sunset, give thanks - it was a good day.” Piper loves being in the woods with Mark! It looks like she is watching the light through the trees change as the sun begins to set.

Done for the Poems and Lyrics Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/april-challenge-4-poems-and-lyrics.41834/ I chose the following phrase: “a few of my favorite”

Done for the Border Challenge #3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/march-challenge-3-border-only.41708/ A surprise catch photo 3/25 This bluebird was trying to get inside the tree birdhouse but failed because the hole is too small for him. I snapped this photo just as he...

My son goes on a fishing trip to Florida in February of each year with some of his friends. Looks like he caught some nice-sized fish this year! Feb. 2025

My son goes on a fishing trip to Florida in February of each year with some of his friends. Looks like he caught some nice-sized fish this year! Feb. 2025

My son goes on a fishing trip to Florida in February of each year with some of his friends. Looks like he caught some nice-sized fish this year! Feb. 2025

Done for the Anna Lift Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-01-17-25-01-31-25.41478/ Journaling reads: This white- throated sparrow is new to my feeders this year. But he mostly gleans the seeds that have fallen to the ground rather than the...

Identifying Characteristics: Both sexes’ colors can vary; some can be more grayish or tannish on their chunky body. Head is typically black and white striped with a yellow spot between the eyes. White throat patch, gray face, and small bill. Look for these sparrows in the woods on the forest...

If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. —Charles A. Lindbergh, American aviator (1902-1974)

The Little Things Journaling reads: Mark makes friends with all of the animals no matter where we go. Vi kept Mark busy for pettings! 11/28/24

Journaling reads: Thanksgiving week is spent in WV and some deer hunting is mandatory. Ryan got his buck on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Done for the September Art Journal Challenge Week 3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-3-focus.40523/ Journaling reads: There are days when I seem to be lost and without purpose. On those days I try to FOCUS on the GOOD things God has...

A Little Bit of Country I wish to sleep well, to have a few books, an affectionate dog that will spring upon my knees, a flock of goats, all things rustic, and to live off the soil tilled by my own hand. —Alfonso Guillén Zelaya (1887–1947)

Done for the White Space Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-7-white-space.40241/

New July 2024 Color Play Collection by Natali Designs. I used Atmosphere All in One but you can buy the individual portions and mix and match with the other designer’s Color Play Kits found here: July 2024 Color Play Kits

Done for the Anna Color Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-06-29-2024-07-11-2024.40145/

I got the quote in my daily Almanac email newsletter today and immediately knew which pictures I wanted to scrap. I had to look through 3 years of photos before I found it! The next thing I did was to find a challenge to work that I could use these photos for. Done for the Color Palette...

Done for the Template Challenge #7 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/may-challenge-7-template.39690/ Journaling reads: I love seeing the cardinals hanging around. They are so pretty! 5/10/24