Snowy New Year!

Have been crazy busy! Loving life and enjoying the family time! It has snowed here. Snowed much more then all of last winter in only a week. Finally got out with my camera today. Drifts up to my knees - need to wear my snowshoes tomorrow if I go out.

Fall is here!

I love the fall colors. It's beautiful here.

Praying Mantis.

I love the Praying Mantis. They are so cute, well, as cute as insects can get. They have these huge heads attached to such a small neck. They watch you and your movements so you know they are seeing you. Had one outside the kitchen window and couldn't help but grab my camera and start taking photos. Such a sweet little guy.

St. Joe, Lake Michigan.

My last trip to St. Joe Michigan. I was surprised to find such a gorgeous sunset. The waves were just rolling in. There were even surfers and I can't blame them. It's very unusual for the lake to have this big of waves when it's warmer.

Hot Air Balloon Time!

I've always been fascinated by hot air balloons. They used to go over my house when growing up and I'd run out and wave at the people riding. They always hollered back and waved. Sometimes, if I was lucky, they would land in the field right behind my home. Watching them be brought to life is in itself half the fun now that I'm older. The fighting of the winds if there is any. The way the crew works together to get it inflated and finally upright. I think I'll continue to be fascinated. 1 day I will make it out to New Mexico to see that balloon festival, but for now I'll enjoy the local ones.

Butterfly

Beautiful butterfly on way to the barn.

Sunset

Sunset the other night. Gorgeous!