This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

November Review Right side Journaling reads: Ilene came to visit with me today. While she was here she peeled the hard boiled eggs I had cooked and made egg salad for our lunch. Then we spent the afternoon playing Qwirkle. 11/16/23 My newest way to grocery shop is ordering online, paying...

November Review Left Side Journaling reads: November began with a visit to OrthoCarolina as a followup to the ER in Alabama to have a cast put on my wrist. 11/1/23 I am thankful for the ability to order groceries from my recliner, have someone else gather them up so all I have to do is...

November Review Left Side Journaling reads: November began with a visit to OrthoCarolina as a followup to the ER in Alabama to have a cast put on my wrist. 11/1/23 I am thankful for the ability to order groceries from my recliner, have someone else gather them up so all I have to do is...

Anna Color 12-1 to 12-14 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-12-01-2023-12-14-2023.38801/ Journaling reads: Be outstanding in your field. Eat plenty of greens. Take time to ruminate. Know when to hoof it. Swing your tail. It’s OK to be a little moo-dy. Be...

Done for the Day 9 Scraplift Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-9-chain-scraplift-challenge.38762/ I chose Susanne’s “Fresh Start” page found here: https://oscraps.com/community/media/fresh-start-jpg.385802/ The inspiration for my page was her multi photo...

Journaling reads: This brown-headed nuthatch came to the feeder the first time ever today. I found out they make their home in the pine forest. The pines next to our property were being logged, and I’m afraid this little guy lost his home! Maybe he will find a new home soon but come back to...

Done for the Use It All Designer Challenge for December found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/use-it-all-challenge-with-karen-schulz-december-2023.38799/ Journaling reads: I loved seeing the bluebirds drinking from the birdbath hanging from our deck. Mrs. Bluebird enjoyed a long...

12 Days of December - Day 4 Re-Do a Layout Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-4-redo-a-layout-challenge.38751/ I used a page I did for a Designer Challenge back in November 2020 (Put a Bird On It). I used the same page design, but switched out the photo to a...

Secret Gift 2 Found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-1-secret-gift-challenge.38677/ Journaling reads: I am surprised to see the bluebirds coming so close to the house with the birdbath hanging off the deck. They don’t really go to the feeders, but even the bluebirds need...

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Done for the Anna Lift challenge 11/17-12/1 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-11-17-23-12-01-23.38709/ Journaling reads: Mark’s second cousin, Roger, and his wife, Jeannie, held a July 4th cookout every year at Thom-A-Lex Park. Most years we were not able...

Done for the Big Photo Challenge #6 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-challenge-6-big-photo.38568/

Journaling reads: Mark has been taking the camera to the woods when he goes down to the pits in the morning. He has taken some beautiful photos of the colorful woods. 11/11/23 The dead leaves fall like noiseless rain, The air is calm and warm and sweet; Upon the woodland and the plain The...

Done for the Font Challenge #4 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-challenge-4-fonts.38622/ Journaling reads: Mark has been refurbishing the shed in the back of the yard where the 4-wheeler, side-by-side, tractor and truck are kept. The roof leaked and the walls were...

Done for the Rachel Jefferies November Designer Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2023-11-rachel-jefferies-november-2023-mixed-media-challenge.38624/ Journaling reads: How thankful I am for the beauty of the morning sunrise! Thank You, Lord! “The steadfast love of...

Done for the Momma O November Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-november-challenge.38602/ Journaling reads: It was a typical, earth-drenching, springtime rain. Some people curse the rain, but I love listening to the rain and I have...

Done for the Creative Techniques Challenge #3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-challenge-3-creative-techniques.38573/ Journaling reads: I enjoyed my short walk to the edge of the woods to get some pictures on this beautiful autumn day. The breeze was blowing the...

Consider the lilies They don't toll nor spin. But there's not a king With more spendor than them. Consider the sparrows, they don't plant nor sow But are fed by the master Who watches them grow We have a heavenly father above With eyes full of mercy And heart full of love. He really cares When...

Done for the Anna Color Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annacolor-challenge-11-03-2023-11-16-2023.38639/ Journaling reads: Sunsets are so inspiring! They are so inspiring that Mark is considering cutting the trees down so the sunsets are even more visible! And...