Reflective

This week's theme over at Written Inc. is reflective. Fantastic theme but I think one we don't often have enough of in everyday life.

Being reflective often comes when I finally sit down and stop rushing around.

 And often, the best way of being reflective is finding myself in a book.....

The window to our souls. Sometimes reflective of the world around us:

 Being reflective with man's best friend.

Sadness....

This week's theme over at Carmi's page Written Inc. , is sadness. I found two that for me, echoed sadness. Both for different reasons:

This broken table echoes sadness every time we pass by. It sits outside of a little cabin that used to be full of joy, nicely taken care of, everything in it's place. Now this table echoes the questions that go along with it. 

But perhaps more than that picture is the next one:

This swing brings back so many memories. Times spent with my grandparents, beautiful memories of when I was a kid. And with the swing always comes the subtle reminder that we are not here forever, and to make the most of the time that we've been given with the people who mean the most to us. 

Thematic-Concretely

This week's theme over at Written Inc. is Concretely. If you want to see some awesome photos of this week's theme, head over to the link!

I'm sure there is a bit of concrete in these photos:

 This wall has seen better days, could do with some fresh paint!

 These morning glories grew like crazy wherever we planted them. Even out onto out sidewalk!

White....

Over at Written Inc. , this week's theme is white! Fortunately, I have a few picture hanging around for this theme....

Does anybody know what flowers are?

But unfortunately, all the above photos were taken last year. Right now the only white around us looks like this:

Head over to Written Inc. to see some incredible pictures of this week's theme!

On the Water

New theme this week-On the Water! I've gotten quite a few shots of water over the years, so here are a few of my favorites! Find more water themed pictures over at Written Inc.

Botanical Gardens in Chicago.

Weeping willows on the water. 

Nothing says summer like spending time at a lake! I'm missing summer right about now.

Looking back over 2012

And this week's (or rather last weeks, I'm a bit behind in things. The holidays can keep you very busy!) theme is favorites of the year! Wait a fun theme this is! If you want to check out some other favorites head over to Written Inc. . These are a few of my favorites of the year!

The sunflower is my own personal favorite of this year. Well because I actually just love sunflowers.

This cross brings back memories of a fantastic summer.

Some more flowers....

And a landscape.

So wherever this year fins you, I pray it is one that is filled with blessings and joy. And that this year would be filled with more snapshot moments!

Some warmth this winter...

This week's theme over at Written Inc. is warmth. Especially at this time of year, I'm looking for warmth. Snow is falling fast and the warm days of fall and summer are well behind us. So for some pictures on this theme!

The warmth of Christmas. A joy that fills the heart. A hope that begins as a spark and grows into a flame. Everything changed that one night when hope was born in a tiny baby, Jesus. 

Even a small light can chase away the darkness. 

And this. This was my brother's idea. And this will certainly keep you warm. 
Happy New Year to All!