Photos of the Week: March 5 2022

 I am fairly relieved to have photos for all the prompts this week as I didn't take many photos at all this week!  


– Window View – Quarterly-- Taken from the closet window.




– Topped off-- I topped off our bird feeder and 2 seconds later a bird landed to begin eating.




– On time-- Despite stopping to get my car washed, I was still on time to pick up Alec.




– Starts with P-- The Pink blossoms of my cactus are loving the bright sunlight this week. 



– Your Choice- A not so typical morning where I'm blogging and both boys are doing school work at the table. 


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  1. Tamar SBMarch 5, 2022 at 7:30 AM

    Makes me remember I need to get my car washed!!

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2022 at 7:56 AM

      Of course the car was immediately all dirtied up by stuff on the road but it felt great to have a clean car for a few moments.

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  2. Amy JohnsonMarch 5, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    Such a pretty picture of your Christmas Cactus.

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  3. EllibelleMarch 5, 2022 at 9:23 PM

    These are great! And what an amazing view you have from your closet!! Love the pink cactus and cute bird!

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  4. creationsnzMarch 5, 2022 at 10:16 PM

    I think I would be spending all my time in the closet!! Love the pic of the birdfeeder and your fabulous cactus.

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2022 at 7:57 AM

      LOL. It does look out on our driveway and our shed too but I took a more creative side view.

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  5. Kim CarberryMarch 6, 2022 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous photos!
    It is wonderful when the birds come to get food. x

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2022 at 12:10 PM

      Thank you! I keep joking they are eating me out of house and home this winter as our feeder is empty every 2 days.

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  6. Klaudia Zuberska March 6, 2022 at 10:36 AM

    Hello ♡
    You have a wonderful blog. Great post, it's very inspiring here and I love this style on blogs :)
    Amazing photos!
    Regards nice and warm from Poland ♡

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  7. MicaMarch 6, 2022 at 6:55 PM

    I like that photo at the end! it's good to spend time together as a family even if everyone is busy each doing their own thing :)

    Hope that you had a good weekend! Was a hot and sunny one here :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2022 at 12:11 PM

      It really is; we have spent so many years gathered round this kitchen table doing our schoolwork.

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  8. Veronica LeeMarch 7, 2022 at 2:14 AM

    Fabulous photos, Joanne.

    You have such a lovely view from your closet window!

    Happy Monday!

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  9. Moois van mieMarch 7, 2022 at 6:39 AM

    Love your cactus! I have a few of them too but no flowers at this moment.

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2022 at 12:11 PM

      For some reason this one just keeps right on blooming! My other two don't have any at all.

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  10. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 7, 2022 at 8:42 AM

    Those cactus blooms are so beautiful. Such a vibrant color!

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2022 at 12:12 PM

      Yes, I love that bright pink. My sister bought it for me several years ago and it always makes me smile to see it in bloom.

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  11. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMarch 7, 2022 at 9:06 AM

    a nice collection of photos - love the pink blooms and yes I need to have my car washed too

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  12. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 7, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    Very cool slice of life photos here!

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  13. AmilaMarch 8, 2022 at 9:25 AM

    I like all these pictures. These blossoms are pretty and lovely.
    Have a great day!

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  14. Kym March 8, 2022 at 7:14 PM

    My "topped off" picture was the bird feeder as well - great minds! Love your window view, and your morning at the table with the boys.

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    1. Joanne March 9, 2022 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks! Only our birdfeeder was completely empty without a single seed left by the time I remembered to top it off.

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  15. betty-NZMarch 14, 2022 at 9:34 PM

    Great images from the week!

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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  16. NatashaMarch 18, 2022 at 6:11 PM

    I like your closet window view and your pink cactus.

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  17. LyshaApril 8, 2022 at 10:01 AM

    I love your bird feeder shot. I need to add some bird feeders near windows. Just have to make sure their 'squirrel proof.'

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM

      Yes, we have had a few squirrels try to reach ours; they can't but it's fun to watch them try!

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