Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt

Next Thursday wraps up the Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt hosted by Patio Postcards.  While I don't post updates throughout the challenge, I do enjoy finding photos that fit each of the categories. 

All photos were taken between 06.01.-09.30.2021

2021 SPSH LIST

 

A Breakfast of Champions

Fruit, non-fat plain yogurt, and granola (with a few chocolate chops sprinkled on top!)


Favorite Time of Day

Reading on the deck while eating breakfast


Something To Represent Home But Not The Building

My family!


Head In The Clouds; shapes or interesting patterns

Storm clouds rolling in with bright bits of sun mixed in



The Art Of The Fold

My waffle cone was still warm when it was handed to me


Something That Makes You Laugh or Happy

The beauty of nature always makes me happy

What’s In Bloom

All the garden flowers


Window Views

View from my bedroom window


Something Older Than You

Bigelow pond and park


The Delivery Van/Truck Making The Deliveries



The Shape of Round/Circular



Something That Is Cause For Celebration

Alec's school awards (trophy for excellence in culinary)


Your Marie Kondo Moment – Or Not

I finally got to try out my packing cubes on our vacation


Inside Your Fridge Or Cupboard



Your Best Doodle Art (not public graffiti)

So I don't doodle.. BUT I love stamps that look like simple line drawings.  


A Guilty Pleasure; Something That Recharges You

Weekend away just my husband and I; we have done this twice already this year!


An Exit

The door the rental home we used on our summer vacation


Upside Down, Right Side Up

WonderWorks museum 

Steps, But Who’s Counting

A photo of the trail taken on our nearly 10 mile hike


Decades Of Sharing; find something in your home that is from the 70’s or80’s or 90’s or 00’s

A centerpiece from one of my best friend's weddings back in 2000

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Comments

  1. Tamar SBSeptember 20, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    You really found some great shots!

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    1. Joanne September 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM

      Thanks! I was thrilled to have so many that just seemed to fit right into the prompts.

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  2. Andrea NineSeptember 20, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    What a great idea for a post. Love it and that patriotic pie!

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  3. Kim CarberrySeptember 20, 2021 at 8:18 AM

    Fab photos! It looks like you had a great summer.
    That really is a breakfast of champions. It looks so good. x

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 20, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    Fun recap of your summer!

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  5. Melissa September 20, 2021 at 8:37 AM

    I love these...also, is that I pie or a cake?! It looks beautiful and delicious!

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    1. Joanne September 20, 2021 at 4:48 PM

      It's a key lime pie and he used colored whipped cream to make the flag design.

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  6. HollySeptember 20, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    Such amazing shots!

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  7. EllibelleSeptember 20, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    Such great pictures! Love the nature shots especially!
    I've had my packing cubes for several years now and find them so practical! I have a set of them for each family member.

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    1. Joanne September 20, 2021 at 4:49 PM

      No one else in the family seemed keen on my idea of packing cubes; my idea had been to buy a set for each of us in different colors but if they aren't going to use them.. it's just a waste.

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  8. Sparkles and LattesSeptember 20, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    What a fun recap of the Summer through a scavenger hunt!

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  9. Nancy 's Fashion StyleSeptember 20, 2021 at 1:17 PM

    My favorite stays the view from your bedroom! Just amazing!

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  10. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comSeptember 20, 2021 at 4:53 PM

    Wow, you have some terrific finds for the scavenger hunt prompts. I remember well your very organized pantry with those pretty baskets. Have always envied your lovely view. And that upside museum photo is PERFECT. I found a tee with upside down print on it. I am still lacking a few of the words so need to get my bootie in gear. Hey, wanna do a Weight Watcher link up together?

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 20, 2021 at 5:14 PM

    Your scavenger hunt photos are all perfect, Joanne! That upside down museum façade is amazing and I love the pretty lake view you have from your home.

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  12. VanessaSeptember 20, 2021 at 11:33 PM

    Wow I love the view from your bedroom window!

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  13. Life Images by Jill, West AustraliaSeptember 21, 2021 at 1:41 AM

    well done with the challenges. you have done well. I also love the view from your bedroom window1 Enjoy! Stay safe and thank you for visiting my blog this week.

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  14. Denyse Whelan.September 23, 2021 at 5:31 AM

    Isn't it great when your offspring are old enough for your to have times away with your husband. Thank you for sharing your post as part of Monday's Life This Week. I do enjoy seeing my blogging friends pop in with a post to share and a comment too. Always appreciated. Next week, the optional prompt is View. I hope to see you there too. Take care, Denyse.

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