new growth

spring

Finally, Spring has arrived here in the Midwest.

Trees are budding, flowers are in bloom. We've even topped 80 degrees - if only for one day. Time to get out and enjoy the beauty all around us.

october

Autumn is my favorite time of year and October, my favorite month.

I love the chill in the air, the crunch of leaves beneath my feet, the beautiful color on the trees. It's just so beatiful! Trees are just starting to change around here and I'm hoping the lack of rain this year won't kill the color too much. Until it progresses into full swing, I get to play with the bits of color currently popping up above my head.



What's your favorite time of year?

a little rain

goes a long way when you're a mushroom.

It's been incredibly hot and dry here in the midwest lately. We finally got some rain and look what popped up:

winter wonderland

Oh, yes. It is just around the corner! Hard to believe that I'm already thinking about ordering Christmas cards! And now, it's simple. I (and you!) can order straight from my galleries on SmugMug! I'm adding new photos every few days. Here are a couple of the most recent that I'm considering for my own Christmas cards this year:

always remember

The day that war became "real" to all Americans.

The day our faith was strengthened.

We will never forget.

finding the light

"In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary."

-Aaron Rose