The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 May 5th- A few of my favorite things...

~The fragrance that comes with apple blossoms opening up in the backyard

~Watching the blossoms open up a few at a time in their clusters on the branch

~A tree that seems to be staging its fine work on display a few at a time to have each blossom fully appreciated

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 May 2nd- A few of my favorite things...

~Lilacs on the cusp of blooming on the branch

~Star of Bethlehem clusters blooming in the garden

~Sand cherry blooming by the fence

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Apr 30th- A few of my favorite things

~A cluster of boxelder leaves

~A bouquet of viburnum about to bloom

~A branch of barberry full of thorns, leaves, and tiny hanging flowers

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The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Apr 20th- A few of my favorite things...

~Small purply-pink rhododendron blossoms on a bush

~Mauvy-pink Lenten roses clustered on the ground

~Magenta-purple eastern redbud blossoms on the branch

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Mar 21st- A few of my favorite things...

~A tufted titmouse looking for a snack

~A woodpecker giving "that look" at the tray feeder levels

~A chickadee ready to dart to a branch to enjoy his seed

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Feb 19th- A few of my favorite things...

~The surprise of two eagles in a field...and a third in a tree!

~Momma Eagle watching Junior taking his quarry up to a waiting branch

~Then noticing Papa Eagle, in the branches above, is watching over Junior while Momma takes a lookout spot from behind

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Sept 15th- A few of my favorite things...

~Orange leaves draped over a branch showing off its new raiments

~Orange leaves slowly overtaking the green ones on a rhododendron

~Orange zinnias helping to set the stage for the next season

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Feb 13th- A few of my favorite things...

~Snow that coats each branch to perfection

~Show that coats an entire woods with enchantment

~Snow that coats the entire hillside in wonder

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Dec 12th- A few of my favorite things...
~Overnight snow turning the world into a winter wonderland
~Snowflakes decorating each branch with elegance
~And filling in each nook and cranny on the decorative grasses

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

July 2nd- A few of my favorite things...
~An apple patiently growing on the tree
~A frog impatiently waiting for his friend to arrive
~A red squirrel patiently pretending to be a branch until I leave

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Apr 23rd- A few of my favorite things...
~The old and the new on the same branch
~White violets tucked in a niche in the tree
~The first tulip making a bold statement in red

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Feb 18th- A few of my favorite things...
~Fall looking to spring
~A snowman upset over losing his nose
~A brave person staking his claim for spring in February