May 8, 2022 - Verge Flowers #1 I have absolutely no idea what this is. It's a weed that grows on the verge between the sidewalk and the road. But the tiny delicate flowers caught my eye. May 9, 2022 - Clover. Oh I love clover. The bees and butterflies love it too. Even though... Continue Reading →
May 1-7: Photo Project Week 17
It was a gorgeous week here. I got all of my flower pots planted. I walked downtown a couple of times, but most of my pictures are from in around where we live. May 1, 2022 - Peony I have not lived in a climate where I can grow peonies for a very long time.... Continue Reading →
April 24-30: Photo Project Week 16
What a week of travel and jetlag and trying to get back in routine. April 24, 2022 - Rough Agave This was our last morning in the desert. Not going to lie, I miss the sunshine of the desert, but I am also so very thankful to be back in Germany. It is cooler here,... Continue Reading →
April 17-23: Photo Project Week 15 – Easter
Our last week in the desert. It’s been bittersweet as I know when we land back in Germany that it will be rainy and cloudy and I am a sunshine girl. But the sunshine should win out over the clouds as we head into late spring. April 17, 2022 - Cape Honeysuckle This orange flower... Continue Reading →
April 10-16: Photo Project Week 14 – Holy Week
It’s been an amazing week. My friends who have opened their home to me here in the desert have blessed me beyond all imagining. The family of God is so amazing. I am so thankful God placed them in our lives. April 10, 2022 - Vine Cactus or Ocotillo These very tall (over 10 feet)... Continue Reading →
April 3-9: Photo Project Week 14
I cannot believe I have made it to week 14. I never knew that I would keep it up when I first started. Despite the circumstances I am thankful that this rich desert environment has brought such wonderful objects of God’s creation that I can photograph. April 3, 2022 - Bird of Paradise This crazy... Continue Reading →
March 27-April 2: Photo Project Week 13
I flew back to Arizona on Sunday. After a week of cold and rain it was nice to get back to sunshine. Even if Monday and Tuesday were overcast, the hope of sunny weather was tangible. The sunshine and dry air is glorious. March 27 - Too Early Hyacinth It was so cold in Chicago... Continue Reading →
March 20-26: Photo Project Week 12
The weather has not been the best while here in Chicago, but Megan and Brennig and Brennig’s girlfriend, Bella and my parents have had a great time. I leave again this morning for Arizona. March 20 - Catan My son, my husband, my nephew, and my daughter all love Settlers of Catan. They played it... Continue Reading →
March 6-12: Photo Project Week 10
It was a week of transition. I am back in the US for a family emergency for a while. I kept up with the project just so that I could have a bit of routine to my day. March 6: Biscuits. I may do the majority of the baking in our house, but Douglas bakes... Continue Reading →
March 13-19: Photo Project Week 11
Another week of transition as I flew to Chicago on Friday, but this is only for a short trip to see my college-age kids. I continue to thoroughly enjoy Arizona. It is so amazing in its beauty. I’ve said this before, but America is so beautiful. March 13, 2020 - Hibiscus I have loved Hibiscus... Continue Reading →