Photos of the Week: May 22nd.

This week's  I Spy (#20!) was a whole lot of fun.  It didn't hurt that we had beautiful sunny weather all week and spent lots of time out of the house. 

-house (spring) – Everything is finally turning green and most of the plants are starting to bud all around the house.



-upside down-- Everything looks upside down when viewed through the lensball. 




-happy things-- These happy hedgehogs are one of my favorite things in our garden this year.




-ink-- I had so much fun playing around with my ink refills/ water to get some really interesting movement. 



-your choice-- We found a new hiking trail this week with some of the prettiest views. 


Linking up with: Spread the Kindness, 



Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonMay 22, 2021 at 8:49 AM

    You guys always find the best hiking trails!

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  2. Tamar SBMay 22, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Your property is so pretty!

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  3. Kim CarberryMay 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM

    Your house looks gorgeous. It is lovely when everything starts to grow. Those hedgehogs really do look happy. How cute. x

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  4. EllibelleMay 22, 2021 at 11:01 AM

    Such great photos! Love those hedgehogs!! And playing with ink is always fun!!

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  5. JayneMay 22, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    What a lovely home you have. It is a pretty time of year when everything starts to bud and the trees are all shades of green.
    I love your little hedgehogs too, how cute! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne May 23, 2021 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you! I thought they were such a cute find and I just could not pass them up.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 24, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    Such cute hedgehogs!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMay 24, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Ooooh I love that ink picture! It's so beautiful! I once did a science experiment with food coloring and water, and it reminded me of that. I haven't thought of that in ages!

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    1. Joanne May 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM

      We did a science experiment with both cold water in one glass and hot water in another with food coloring; they blend much faster in hot water because the molecules are moving faster.

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  8. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comMay 24, 2021 at 4:16 PM

    Oh, pooh, I think I am behind already again for iSpy. Somehow missed these prompts. I am hopeless.
    You did such a great job this week. Your home is lovely and the yard is greening up nicely. Love the lens ball. I think I will ask for one for Christmas. They create stunning photo ops. Yay for a new trail. We tried one, too, this weekend. Alongside the very dried up and nonexistent Rio Grande!!

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    1. Joanne May 24, 2021 at 7:48 PM

      The lens ball is a lot of fun to play around with!

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  9. HollyMay 25, 2021 at 5:53 AM

    Beautiful photos....as always

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  10. NatashaMay 25, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    Oh, I love your "upside down" and your "ink" photos.

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    1. Joanne May 25, 2021 at 11:08 AM

      Thanks! I was pretty proud of those myself!

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  11. ReneeOpenMay 25, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this on the Spread the Kindness Link up! I LOVE the ink pic and especially LOVED the lens ball! So beautiful and a great capture <3

    Have a lovely day!

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  12. betty-NZMay 25, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    What lovely photos! The lens ball is a great one.

    Feel free to share at My Corner of the World

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  13. Shelbee on the EdgeMay 28, 2021 at 11:38 AM

    Beautiful photos, Joanne! I love your happy hedgehogs! And the lens ball is so great for some cool upside down effects!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  14. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 1, 2021 at 5:18 PM

    Love that lens ball and the ink refills! Thanks so much for linking up with me at A Themed Linkup 59 for Photos and Videos. Pinned!

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    1. Joanne June 1, 2021 at 7:05 PM

      I always have so much fun with my lens ball but rarely think to use it.

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 7, 2021 at 6:34 AM

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at A Themed Linkup 60 for Summer Crafts and Decor from my previous linkup for Photos and Videos!

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