Camera Critters - A Day at the Farm

While Tara and I were in VA last weekend, I visited a friend who has a barn full of critters....these are just a few! Tara helped groom Tootsie and Lex. (We arrived after dark on Friday evening, and it was dark out there in the country, so I wasn't able to take too many photos. She has three other horses, 40 goats, four dogs, and five cats. The dogs and the cats live in the house. The horses and donkeys live in one barn on her parent's property right next door, and the 40 goats in her barn!)


Camera Critters is hosted by Misty Dawn, click on the button and visit all the great photos of the week!

Sky Watch Friday - Sky over Virginia

Please click on the button and visit other sky shots from around the globe. You will be AMAZED by the photo by the guest host, Alastair Spinks. Lightning is something I have always wanted to capture on "film" and have not!

Photos from our weekend trip to Charlottesville, VA


I used this one earlier in the week, but love the lens flare in this one, so I am repeating!

Picture of the Day - Pizzelles

When the house has the wonderful aroma of anise, I know that the holidays are near. For many years, my mother has made pizzelles to save with family and friends.





Pizzelle Traditions

It is generally believed that pizzelles were originated in a middle region of Italy in ancient times to mark an annual celebration. Initially baked over an open fire with relatively simple but effective irons, the early pizzelles often were proudly embossed with the family crest or some hint of the village of origin.

Over time it became tradition to use pizzelles to celebrate any holiday or festive occasion, but inevitably there were pizzelles for everyone at Christmas and Easter. The modern patterns found on these delicious waffle cookies most commonly are floral on one side and a woven basket-like pattern on the other.

The recent increased popularity of pizzelles is the result of greater recognition of their delicious versatility. For example, pizzelles, when still hot, can be formed into cylinders, cones and mini-baskets that can hold a wide variety of delicious fillings for festive occasions. The range of taste experiences that can be created with fillings of formed pizzelles is virtually endless.

ABC & Watery Wednesday - Watery Sphere

S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g again. I wanted to use this picture for this week's post!
ABC and Watery Wednesday are brought to you this week by the letter "S" and the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville, VA!
Watery Wednesday is hosted by 2sweetnsaxy and ABC Wednesday is hosted by Mrs. Nesbitt. Click on the buttons above, and stop by and visit!

Ruby Tuesday - Red Barn, etc

Ruby Tuesday is hosted by Mary at Work of the Poet.  Click on the button above and check out "red" from around the globe!  Mary is having a give away this week.  Check it out for sure!

This was taken on the way into Mint Springs Valley Park near Crozet. It is on the property of an old apple orchard.  The property is for sale!



Holly Berries at Monticello

Red bricks (and a window) at Monticello, have I mentioned I like windows and doors!

Edited to add - Chinese Lantern Flowers taken at Monticello. Thanks to Dot and B:) for helping me with identification.


If you would like to see other photos/posts from our weekend trip, go HERE.  There are several posts starting on Saturday.

Photo of the Day - Another Monticello view

I love the lens flare in this!

Mellow Yellow Monday - Bits of Yellow from our weekend in VA

Mellow Yellow Monday is hosted by Drowsey Monkey.  Yellow is a great way to start off Monday!