Monthly Archives: December 2014

Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on December 25, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9: 6

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The year 2014 in review

Posted on December 22, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

DH is actually going to be home for the holidays so I will be taking a blogging break to spend time with him, enjoy Christmas and then ring in the new year.  So what went on this past year? We … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Yellow

Posted on December 20, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Yellow is a happy bright color.  It reminds me of the sun, of butter, of daffodils in spring, lemon meringue pies and those strange Peep candies.  Yellow makes me smile and feel warm…something I am sorely missing right now; sunny … Continue reading →

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Cypripedium Orchids

Posted on December 19, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Cypripedium or Lady Slipper orchids are some of the most exotic and showiest of orchids.  In my opinion, some of them look like they have little faces…or  little aliens piloting their space ships.

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Pink and Yellow

Posted on December 18, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Even though the conservatory has an annual orchid show, this orchid association had orchids that I had never seen before.  That is always a good thing.  Today I’m featuring a few of the pink and yellow varieties.  I have no … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Orchid Tentacles

Posted on December 17, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

 

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I stumbled into an orchid show

Posted on December 16, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

I went to our local conservatory because it was the last day of the dangerous plants show (more about them later) but no sooner than I rounded the corner from the ticket desk,  I was hit with orchidpalooza!  Some orchid … Continue reading →

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Monochrome Monday – Bike Stop Cafe

Posted on December 15, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

I didn’t go in or venture further than this shot here but I love how in historic St. Charles, Missouri they have converted old (and some historical) buildings into modern shops and restaurants.  When you enter these places you can … Continue reading →

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A big thank you!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Some of you may recall my asking for help with a project for Trey and Makayla (aka Thing One & Thing Two the grands) where I asked you to give your name, location and how you said hello where you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Twinkle

Posted on December 13, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

This ornament is very special to me because it was sold to me by the most adorable little boy on the planet for his pre-school fundraiser.  That little guy has since grown up and has his own little guy now … Continue reading →

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