It's such a busy time of year for everyone! I have been very ill with pneumonia for over 6 weeks, but I am happy (and relieved) to report, I am getting better...but now I have a lot of catching up to do in a very short period of time, to get ready for Christmas.
So...today's post is 3 photos that I am sharing with many memes. I usually post one theme for various memes, but I am contributing to numerous ones, all at once this weekend, due to time constraints. I snapped these pics from inside my home, through the windows (again), while I was sick.
Hosting a meme takes a lot of time, effort and dedication. Without these memes, many blogger's photos would never be viewed, so I am sending out a big "Thank you" to all the meme hosts!
sharing with...
I'D RATHER B BIRDIN' (Anni)
THE WEEKLY TOP SHOT (Madge)
Female Cardinal
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS , a new meme at "Viewing Nature With Eileen"
Stoney Braveheart
I HEART MACRO (Laura)
MACRO MONDAY 2 (Gemma, Magical Mystery Teacher)
BLUE MONDAY (Sally)
MONDAY MELLOW YELLOWS (Gemma)
Rose of Sharon seed pods.
I also want to thank my followers for stopping by and leaving such kind comments!
Cheers!
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I also want to thank my followers for stopping by and leaving such kind comments!
Cheers!
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Sorry you were sick, but glad you're feeling better. I love your photos. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, I love them all but from my screen name you can guess my favorite. He is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been sick, hope you continue to recover.
Wow, a lot of beautiful pic´s! I really like them all!
ReplyDeleteI am so very glad that your health is starting to improve. About time.
ReplyDeleteAnd love ALL of your photos.
What a great collection!! I like them all, but that touch of red on the cardinal gives it the edge!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are fantastic Karen...... i like them all.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
Your pictures are fantastic Karen...... i like them all.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
These are fantastic photos, Karen! The lady cardinal is just so pretty. Take care and get well soon..
ReplyDeletedear karen, sorry to hear that you were sick, but glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeletei adore your photos, my fave is the first one.
Seems a lot of us bloggers have been under the weather so to speak...hope soon, you'll be 100%!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos this week. You do have a meme mania going on here.
Happy Weekend...
Hootin' Anni
and
Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'
I am happy you are feeling better.. I enjoyed your birdies and the cute squirrel. And I thank you for joining Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures for the memes.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon, my wishes!
Hopefully you will continue to feel better each and everyday Karen.
ReplyDeleteMiss Cardinal looks so sweet perched in the tree. As does the Squirrel.
happy weekend to you :)
The female cardinal is stunning, Karen!
ReplyDeletestony is so cute!:) when did you take these photos?
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures! Hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been sick, but glad you are on the mend. Don't push yourself too hard.
Lovely pictures. I enjoy the photographic little creatures so many bloggers share.
even when you're ill, you still rock the photos! these are all wonderful. :) and you rocked the memes, too. you are a great blogger, participant commenter and friend. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren I'm so glad you are getting better!! I wish I could take half such good pictures when I'm well as you can when you're sick. Keep on getting well, don't let the Holidays stress you.
ReplyDeleteBe well ~ sending lots of healing hugs ~ Fantastic
ReplyDeletecritter shots ~ thanks, carol, xxx
I'm sorry you've been sick but glad you're on the mend. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteI love these and you could post them every week and I would never tire of them! I'm so sorry you've been ill and I do hope you're feeling much better -- don't overdo getting ready for Christmas, just enjoy and know I'll be sending good thoughts your way!! Take care, Karen!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I really do thank you a whole lot for linking with Today's Flowers in this one. So many lovely photos. Hope you are feeling a lot better after your bout with pneumonia and please don't overdo things because I know how you can get so run down afterwards. It takes a while for the energy level to get back to normal. Wishing you back to 100% good health :)
ReplyDeleteGoodness, didn't realize you had pneumonia! Glad you're on the mend. Every time I see Rose of Sharon, I think of The Grapes of Wrath's character. SToney Braveheart is so cute with his greedy little stash. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, as always. Glad to hear you're on the mend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The female cardinal has her own beauty though she's not as flashy as the male. And I adore squirrels.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've been sick, and I hope you will soon be fully recovered! You have a beautiful blog. I found you through Saturday's Critters. :-)
Great pics! Feel like I could reach out and feed the animals!
ReplyDeleteGet well.
So glad you are feeling better, Karen! The pics are wonderful as usual!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and co a lovely squirrel and cardinal
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear you are feeling better after such a long period of feeling unwell.
ReplyDeleteYou have some really lovely shots here, your first one is like a Christmas card, so pretty :))
A gorgeous post for the bird-theme!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I'm sorry to heart that you have been sick and hope you are on the mend now. You've gotten some wonderful photos through your window! I scrolled through several of your posts and they are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to stop by today.
oh karen, i did not know you were still sick!! i sure do hope you feel better soon!!
ReplyDeleteyour images are beautiful...i tried to pick a favorite but it changed as i scrolled ;)
Great shots....sorry you had a bout with pneumonia...all the best♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/night-pixels/
ReplyDeletei wonder what the miss cardinal is eating? snow or seeds? or? ( :
ReplyDeleteCool shots, the Rose of Sharon pods are really unique.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos, each one, but that cardinal plucks a chord in my heart
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos, Karen, I think your windows are very clean!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been ill, but glad you are mending.
Blessings!
These are pure delight! They make me think of Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteHeres wishing you speedy recovery!
Wishing you speedy recovery soon. Fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. Very cute bird.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are Beautiful Karen!
ReplyDeletenot just for meme but your photos are really magazine-material. awesome shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic shots!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! you are a good photographer!:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, all three of them:-)
ReplyDeleteNo stress! Christmas comes anyway.
Really sorry to hear that you have been so unwell for such a long period of time. I can relate because I have been struggling with stress and headaches - end of school reports etc. It's tough. I have missed participating in a number of my regular memes. But glad you are feeling better and appreciate your thoughts for meme hosts.
ReplyDeleteSo love the artistic beauty of those yellow seed pods in the last photo. And your little cardinal and squirrel are both so adorable. I tend to favour Mr Bushy Tail. So love the curve of his tail.
Happiest Christmas to you.
so good to know you are getting better again! keep those incredibly good pics coming! *VBS*
ReplyDeleteReally lovely focused shots love the bird
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are getting better. These are lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteMay you feel moments of ease each and every day Karen. Your photos are so lovely...thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)
ReplyDeleteGood your are in recovery!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos.
I killed my Rose of Sharon, oops.
Happy to see your seed pods!
Glad you are feeling better, and I want to add my thanks to all the meme hosts out there. I don't do it often enough, and they deserve a huge THANK YOU.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear good news about your present health condition.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your shots, Karen.
Sorry to hear about the sick bug. But thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your pretty blue sky. I'm glad you got to take photos even while sick. Pneumonia is a big thing.
Happy Blue Monday!
I'm glad to hear you are on the mend! The mommy cardinal is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on the Weekly Top Shot, #113!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Love the squirrel!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to tell you how much I love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely selection of shots
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
beautiful image of the female Cardinal. Glad you are finally better. Hope it stays that way.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are feeling better, pneumonia is so debilitating. I love your great shot of the Cardinal, they are a favorite bird of mine but I don't live where they do anymore.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen ... such a long time to be sick but don't over-do it now with your Christmas Chores. I didn't know about all these memes so must take a visit to some of them.
ReplyDeleteLove that girgeous Stoney Heart Squirrel.
Take Care. xx
"Adelaide and Beyond"
Beautiful photos! I love squirrels!
ReplyDeleteWell except if they were in my attic.
So pretty! Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteSix weeks is a long time to be sick!! Glad you are on the mend!!And if this is what you can do from inside the house, I will certainly have to check out what you do when you are unleashed on the world!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the cardinal!!! I love the bits on her beak!!
Oh Karen I am so sorry I did not know about your being not well I am so happy you are on the mend. Amazing shots. HUGS B
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to critters in the winter! Love your shots and the last one is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better, Karen.
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