I Spy! Saturdays #1

I'm joining up with Lysha over at A Camera and a Cookbook  for her weekly I Spy challenge.  I had been looking for some sort of photography challenge to participate with this year and was so happy to see that I get all 5 weekly prompts at once that way I can work on these whenever I feel motivated to grab my camera.



Here are this week's photos:

Hello 2021! (sunrise over the lake; my favorite way to greet any new day)



old (New England's woods are filled with these old stone walls)



 goals (I'm trying to read 10 books a month!)



green (snow falling on baby pines)




happy (My boys love homemade snacks) 



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Comments

  1. DawnJanuary 9, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    What a fun challenge. Lovely photos.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  2. Tanya January 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    Love that old wall! I can't wait to hear all your book recommendations.

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    1. Joanne January 9, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      Thank you! I've already finished 4 of them!!

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  3. handmade by amaliaJanuary 9, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    A fun challenge. I love that pile of books.
    Amalia
    xo

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  4. NatashaJanuary 9, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Oh, your "happy" photo is great! And I love your "green" one too. This challenge is going to be fun!

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  5. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJanuary 9, 2021 at 11:09 AM

    Your photos are always so impressive. I think you need to open and B&B up there on your property and I will be the very guest. You and Alec can bake delicious goodies to welcome your guests and to wow them at breakfast. Your hubs can offer rides on the 4 wheeler out around the lake. The younger boys can give hike tours. Sign me up!!

    The first capture of the lake is frameable. Poster-worthy. Hallmark greeting card inspiration. We are all about stone walls here in El Paso but none dusted with snow right now. And certainly none with the history of those in your area.

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    1. Joanne January 9, 2021 at 12:12 PM

      That sounds like a wonderful business idea!

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  6. Bri RundeJanuary 9, 2021 at 10:59 PM

    What a gorgeous view to wake up to!! And I love your goal to read 10 books a month!

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  7. EllibelleJanuary 10, 2021 at 12:56 PM

    What a great challenge! I decided to join in too - not sure if I'll be able to each week, but want to try!
    Love your pictures for each prompt!

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  8. LauraJanuary 10, 2021 at 3:02 PM

    Loved seeing all the snow. I’m commenting from my phone; this is Laura from The Horton Family!

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    1. Joanne January 10, 2021 at 6:46 PM

      Thank you! We got a few little dustings this week.

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 11, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    WOW, 10 books a month! That is ambitious! I can't wait to get some new recommendations from you!

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    1. Joanne January 11, 2021 at 10:25 AM

      I read 116 last year so in all that's just 4 more... but still not sure I can make it work.

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  10. bamauthor.meJanuary 11, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Great shots. Slice of life is a wonderful title.

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  11. Dara @ Not In JerseyJanuary 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    Looks like a great photo challenge. I can only do the one prompt a week, lol!

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    1. Joanne January 11, 2021 at 10:26 AM

      LOL. I wasn't sure I could handle this but for some reason I found it much easier... weirdly enough.

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  12. LyshaJanuary 12, 2021 at 7:12 PM

    So many great photos, Joanne! Your "Hello 2021 pic" is gorgeous! Thanks for joining in on all the fun! :-)

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