Like everyone else, our life has been very busy. I did manage to shoot a few pictures every once in a while. My dear hubby gave me an iPad for Christmas and now I am more likely to take pictures from it rather than digging out my camera. I always have my iPad in my handbag! It is lightweight, slim and oh so easy to use! All last year, my dear hubby asked me if I would like an iPad. I always said no, no, no, it would be a waste of money, I have my desktop and my smart phone and I don't need any more electronics!! Well, he disregarded my protests against having an iPad and surprised me with one anyway. There has been no looking back! I love it!! The "how did I ever live without it" kind of love! If I can figure out how to get all my pictures from my iCloud into my blog via my desktop, I would really be in business! Until then, a few pictures downloaded from my camera.
A few winter shots...
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There was constant conflict at the feeders all winter |
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Our dark and naked woods was alive with wildlife activity. I still have not captured a picture of the deer that graze next to the fence. If I see them through an upstairs window, the camera was always downstairs, and vice versa. |
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This little guy spent most of the winter sitting right on that branch |
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Dad surprise 80th birtday party...
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A surprised dad arriving at his party |
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Dad, mom and their seven kids |
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Grandpa Don and our son Alan |
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Singing with my sibs - something we grew up doing on a regular basis (that's me peaking out 4th from the left) |
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One of the many beautiful centerpieces courtesy of baby sis |
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My overwhealmed dad thanking everyone for attending his surprise party |
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Wiley with a handful of balloons from dad's party |
Finally, signs of spring...
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A little green on the little tree in the middle |
Doggies and my two favorite grandsons...
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My two babes |
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Dogs and boys |
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Ivan LOVES Lucy! |
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Wiley loves Buddy! |
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I love these boys! |
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Brother love |
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Wiley showing us his moves |
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Funny faces |
Hoping I can figure out whats going on with the crazy spacing issue!
Now we have caught up through early March.
More pics another time...