Photos of the Week: May 28th, 2022

 After the 1st of June I'm moving to a twice weekly posting; once on Tuesday and once on Thursday.  I plan to combine ALL my I Spy/ Weekly photos into one big post near the end of each month on either Tuesday or Thursday depending on how my blogging schedule works out.  


– backyard – quarterly



– together-- Working together. 




– starts with O-- Orzo!




– evening-- Watching the sun sink behind the trees in the evening. 




– Choose Anything (same vantage point) monthly


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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonMay 28, 2022 at 7:24 AM

    I don't think I've ever eaten orzo beans before. Your lake photos are always gorgeous.

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  2. Life Images by Jill, West AustraliaMay 28, 2022 at 8:17 AM

    my goodness what a lovely setting you live in. How wonderful1 Enjoy! Stay safe, enjoy your week, and thank you for visiting my blog this week.

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  3. Tamar SBMay 28, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    I haven't had orzo in ages!

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    1. Joanne May 29, 2022 at 3:44 PM

      We found a container of whole wheat orzo and we've been eating it at least once a month.

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  4. Kim CarberryMay 28, 2022 at 3:42 PM

    The view onto your lake is amazing.
    What gorgeous photos.

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  5. MicaMay 29, 2022 at 3:29 AM

    I love the view in that last photo, what a beautiful capture! :)

    Hope you are having a good weekend :) We are enjoying the sunshine after so many rainy weeks!

    Away From The Blue

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  6. Laura BMay 29, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful photos, especially that last one! I love the slight fog above the water!

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    1. Joanne May 29, 2022 at 3:45 PM

      Aw, thanks! I love foggy mornings on the lake.

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  7. Kym May 29, 2022 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful photos - you have such a gorgeous view over your lake!

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 30, 2022 at 8:49 AM

    My kids have been asking for orzo!

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  9. JenniferMay 30, 2022 at 11:12 AM

    Love that sun sinking behind the trees!! Have a great Memorial Day - and week ahead!

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  10. MarshaMay 30, 2022 at 9:34 PM

    Your yard is like something I dream about...so peaceful and gorgeous!

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleMay 30, 2022 at 11:10 PM

    That is quite the backyard. All of the glory without having to maintain so much!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne May 31, 2022 at 9:45 AM

      It still feels like a crazy amount to maintain but we do love it.

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  12. LovelyMay 31, 2022 at 2:46 AM

    The lake pictures are beautiful!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  13. creationsnzMay 31, 2022 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely photos of your surroundings Joanne what a wonderful place to wake up to each day. CarolG

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  14. Sparkles and LattesMay 31, 2022 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 31, 2022 at 9:12 PM

    Joanne,
    Great photos as always!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJune 2, 2022 at 6:18 PM

    Really love the last photo. Beautiful colours!

    -Soma

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  17. Soma @ InkTorrents.comJune 2, 2022 at 7:53 PM

    My comments seem to be disappearing! I hope this is not a duplicate. Love the last photo, beautiful colours and mood.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne June 3, 2022 at 6:05 AM

      They were getting marked as "spam" by Blogger but I think I fixed it. Thank you!

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  18. LyshaJune 3, 2022 at 10:36 AM

    Nice photos! Love the fog on the lake.

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  19. JessJune 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM

    The lake is so beautiful! You have such a great photo backdrop literally right in your backyard! :)

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