Autumn Photo Challenge: 25 Days of Gratitude

Today I am joining Deb at Deb’s World, Jennifer at Trading Ashes for Beauty, and Leslie from Once Upon a Time for a 25 Days of Gratitude photo challenge. 

The World Through My Lens 09.2020 & Final SPSH

25 DAYS OF GRATITUDE PROMPTS

Thankful for:
1. Comfort food-- "made with love"



2. Fresh produce-- "Misfits Mischief" 



3. Home: you by your front door-- "At home"




4. A favorite place to walk-- "At the dam"



5. Nature-- "Reflections and light"



6. Something in autumnal colors- "Hearth and home"



7. Warm clothes-- "lovingly made"



8. Weather-- "Snowy branches"



9. Favorite smell-- "Oven fresh"



10. Keepsake or memento-- "Our ornament tradition"




11. Pet-- "Pet store parakeet"



12. Best friend-- "27 years together"



13. Routine or habit-- "Making the bed"



14. Coziness-- "fireside reading"


15. Surprise-- "That's Ice!"




16. Morning-- "morning mist"



17. Evening-- "Family movie night"



18. Hobby-- "holiday cards"



19. Work-- "Age of learning"



20. Play-- "Scattergories"



21. Warm beverage-- "hot cocoa on a cold day"




22. Good health-- "Yogurt parfait in a bowl"



23. Books-- "Library finds"



24. Quiet-- "Spectacular sunrise"



25. Family-- "Out to dinner"


Linking Up With: Spread the Kindness, 










Comments

  1. Abby @ That’s Life For YaNovember 30, 2020 at 5:26 AM

    What a fun post! I love seeing your nature photos, they are stunning. Do you guys use the erasable Frixion pens? That’s what I use as well, and I love them! Have a great day!

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2020 at 6:28 AM

      Yes, we love those erasable pens; they come in such a fun variety of colors too!

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  2. Tamar SBNovember 30, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    This is so lovely - great collection of amazing things in your life!

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  3. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyNovember 30, 2020 at 6:37 AM

    This looks like so much fun to do. :) Great gratitude pictures.

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2020 at 7:50 AM

      I have been really trying to work on my photography skills and am hoping to join in with some sort of photography challenge each month in the new year.

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  4. Andrea NineNovember 30, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    This was so wonderful. I love your sweet, grateful heart!

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  5. HollyNovember 30, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    Ah the simple life- love it!

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  6. EllibelleNovember 30, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    Such great photos! It's been a while since we played scattergories. It's such a fun game but I'm so bad at it LOL.

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2020 at 3:20 PM

      I'm not bad at it but my if my husband plays he is pretty much guaranteed to win.

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 30, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    Love these! Great photos.

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  8. Meditations in MotionNovember 30, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    So much to be thankful for! Loved your photos of your family. Congratulations on 27 years!

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  9. Calypso In The CountryNovember 30, 2020 at 3:45 PM

    Yes, so much to be thankful for! It's nice to have reminders, isn't it? By the way, I have the same baby Christmas ornament for my son and ours is 2004 as well! Enjoy your week!
    Shelley

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2020 at 4:54 PM

      That is too funny that we have the same ornament!

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  10. Sparkles and LattesNovember 30, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    I love your photos. The yummy food, the beautiful weather, your family!!! Lots to be thankful for!

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  11. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 30, 2020 at 4:39 PM

    You have a lot to be thankful for this year despite the virus. Lovely woods, family, and home.

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2020 at 4:55 PM

      We definitely have plenty to be thankful for.

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  12. the 4 M'sDecember 1, 2020 at 9:17 AM

    What a fun challenge! We love scattergories and we have been spending some nice time together the last few days and week. Love the bread pic: I need to bake some soon!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  13. LyshaDecember 1, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    I'm going to have to do my photo challenge this way next year. I did mine on instagram and didn't stick with it like I'd hoped to. That sunset is gorgeous!

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2020 at 2:10 PM

      I don't have Instagram so this was the only way I could participate. We get some really amazing sunrises and sunsets.

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  14. Sensational Learning with PenguinDecember 1, 2020 at 11:01 PM

    These are lovely photos! I especially love the ones of the beautiful nature around where you live, but also seeing the faces of you and your family is really nice. You all look so warm and friendly! x #MMBC

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  15. Shelbee on the EdgeDecember 6, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    Joanne, that was super fun! I love all these photos of gratitude! I had a little chuckle at your living room rug...it looks exactly like my dining room rug! Same pattern and colors. Haha. Great minds! Thanks for linking with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne December 6, 2020 at 9:09 AM

      Too funny! I always knew you had great taste. :)

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  16. NatashaDecember 8, 2020 at 3:14 PM

    That grilled cheese looks delicious!!! And I love love love your pictures of the lake in its many varieties.

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