365 challenge -- the letter s {320}

Today's theme ... the letter s. Strawberry Shortcake, a yummy treat.

365 challenge -- pipes {220}

Today's theme ... pipes. These pipes run water through a fish hatchery.

365 challenge -- crooked {64}

Today's theme ... crooked.  Three birds are sharing this crooked bird feeder.

365 challenge -- seven {258}

Today's theme ... seven. This snowman has seven large snowballs instead of the traditional three.  It's amazing with the kids in the neighborhood can do with 18 inches of fresh snow and a holiday from school. 

365 challenge -- fly {111}

Today's theme ... fly.  Just as I was getting ready to snap a picture of the hawk in the tree, he decided to fly.

365 challenge -- ice {f2}

Today's theme ... ice.  Our neighbors leave a trickle of water open in their well each winter so that line doesn't freeze.  Here is a picture of the massive ice sculpture that was created this winter. 

365 challenge -- one {206}

Today's theme ... one.  One bird in the tree.  Wish all the birds would pose so nicely.

365 challenge -- sky high {267}

Today's theme ... sky high.  The sun finally came out and the wind was blowing the flag sky high.

365 challenge -- leading lines {167}

Today's theme ... leading lines. These leading lines were created by my snow blower...forecast was for 1-3 inches, instead we got 15-18 inches and it's still snowing strong.  Looking forward to spring that's for sure!

365 challenge -- heartwarming {141}

Today's theme ... heartwarming.  A bowl of heartwarming soup to warm the soul on a cold and gloomy day. (Nothing like a bowl of homemade chicken vegetable soup!)

365 challenge -- the letter p {317}

Today's theme ... the letter p.  A hawk flying over a field of phragmities.

365 challenge -- hiding {144}

Today's theme ... hiding. Playing hide and go seek in the paper house. 

365 challenge -- retro {245}

Today's theme ... retro.  I love old stuff!  I am not exactly sure what this piece of equipment was used for on the farm but I'm sure it was better than doing it by hand.

365 challenge -- cupcakes {65}

Today's theme ... cupcakes.  A holiday tradition in my home, cupcakes for all occasions.

365 challenge -- valentine's day {347}

Today's theme ... valentine's day. Roses for Valentine's Day.  Love my husband!

365 challenge -- vivid {350}

Today's theme ... vivid.  The colors of my sister's play room are quite vivid.  I almost need sunglasses to hang out with my nieces.

365 challenge -- abstract {1}

Today's theme ... abstract. I love mother nature's abstract scene.  Nothing like a little ice, wind and warm weather to create an abstract pile of ice.

365 challenge -- roadside {246}

Today's theme ... roadside. It's amazing what you can find roadside when you're driving down an old country road.

365 challenge -- reflect {236}

Today's theme ... reflect. This is one of my favorite pictures from my photo safari the other day.

365 challenge -- barren {15}

Today's theme ... barren.  This field has been grazed beyond repair.

365 challenge -- groceries {133}

Today's theme ... groceries.  My two-year-old nephew loves to shop, he asks his mom frequently if they can go to Costco.  Today his mom told him no so he had to pretend shop.

365 challenge -- hearts {140}

Today's theme ... hearts.  My niece and nephew helped create a door full of hearts just in time for Valentine's Day.

365 challenge -- amazing {5}

Today's theme ... amazing.  Two amazing birds fighting in the tree tops.

365 challenge -- the letter t {321}

Today's theme ... what is that.  The telephone pole creates a t, the hawk just adds something interesting.

365 challenge -- airborne {3}

Today's theme ... airborne. This eagle took flight from a near by pole.

365 challenge -- what is that {357}

Today's theme ... what is that. That black spot in the distance is my favorite thing to shoot, an American bald eagle. This one is a young one and hasn't fully developed so the head isn't as white as more mature birds. 

365 challenge -- flight {108}

Today's theme ... flight. I spooked the ducks down on our pond and captured these six ducks as they took flight.

365 challenge -- cement {40}

Today's theme ... cement.  This weir is found on the stream that runs through our property.  Such a pretty bright day with temperatures barely hitting 10 degrees, the bright sun and blue sky create a beautiful blue tint in the cold running water.