With 2016 just around the corner, and company at our house, I am on holiday hiatus 'til all is back to 'normal'.
This blog has been in existence since Christmas Day 2006!!! ....beginning my 10th year...a lot has happened in the past decade. I've met a lot of bloggers throughout, and enjoy the company I keep online with all the interesting, friendly and kind ones in our little blogger niche. From hikers, to photographers of expertise, exceptional writers, fun, crafty, and downright noteworthy people out in blogosphere. I've picked up so many ideas, and literally laughed out loud many-a-times. I've met some bloggers who also enjoy what I do ... mainly birding and learned so much from each and every one of you!! And in the next year, I'll carry on and continue to meet others and maintain the friendships from over the years.
This blog has been in existence since Christmas Day 2006!!! ....beginning my 10th year...a lot has happened in the past decade. I've met a lot of bloggers throughout, and enjoy the company I keep online with all the interesting, friendly and kind ones in our little blogger niche. From hikers, to photographers of expertise, exceptional writers, fun, crafty, and downright noteworthy people out in blogosphere. I've picked up so many ideas, and literally laughed out loud many-a-times. I've met some bloggers who also enjoy what I do ... mainly birding and learned so much from each and every one of you!! And in the next year, I'll carry on and continue to meet others and maintain the friendships from over the years.
Now, a photo review of the past year....
A whole lotta photos to share. Small in size for shorter loading time.
From January to this month, December 2015, in photos:
JANUARY
Pollywog Ponds
FEBRUARY
Gator Lake [Botanical Gardens] - Goose Island Fishing Pier - Botanical Gardens Gazebo
MARCH
Paradise Pond - Oso Bay Wetlands on a Foggy Morning in March
APRIL
Shrimp Boat Arriving with Catch - Mulberry Tree at Park
MAY
Surf at Padre Island - USN Trainer Pilot at Navy Training Base
JUNE
Dunes on Mustang Island
JULY
Longhorn Steer & Cattle Egrets - Fisherman at Bay - Sand Dune on Padre Island
AUGUST
Sunset Lakes at Portland Texas - Mourning Dove on Barbed Wire Fence
SEPTEMBER
Sunrise and Palm - Red Squirrel at Park
Park Trail
Marina at Port A - Cottontail on King's Ranch
OCTOBER
Black Necked Stilt - Bronze sculpture at Botanical Gardens
Muddied Alligator at Port A - White Ibis at Port A
NOVEMBER
Scattering Roseate Spoonbills & Ducks at Leonabelle Turnbull's Refuge
DECEMBER
Wild Grass & Lantana - Killdeer at Charlie's Pasture North - Windmill on Country Road
MAY YOUR new year BE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND LOVE - BE WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF THROUGHOUT!!!
Happy New Year to all.
What a nice pictorial review of the year. Wishing you all the best in the coming year.
ReplyDelete...as I wish you the very same Ann. Thanks.
DeleteHello Anni, what a wonderful recap of your year. I enjoyed the photos. Thank you for visiting and for the comments on my blog throughout the past year. I wish you all the best in 2016, happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen. And I too wish you the very same.
DeleteThis is a great idea, Anni, a pictorial of the year in review. I may have to steal that idea from you. :-)
ReplyDeleteBe my guest sweet one....I would enjoy your review, that I know.
DeleteVery nice to show highlights of your year's photography. Surely enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it all.
DeleteLovely photo memories, and congrats on 10 years of blogging. Wishing you a wonderful season, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna
DeleteBeautiful review of the year! Hope you have a happy, healthy 2016.
ReplyDeleteThanks Florence! Happy Healthy 2016 to you too.
DeleteGreat set of photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth
DeleteYep, 2015 is in the books, looking forward to 2016
ReplyDeleteWell, I just found I can't type for nuttin' while visiting with you.
DeleteHappy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New year. What a great set of photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks KL
DeleteHappy New Year Anni. Enjoyed your photos as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks...and same to you and your loved ones Paula.
DeleteThe one word I would use is to explain my 2015 "Small"...Even if it "small" steps a lease your moving forward....Look forward to 2016...Coffee is on
ReplyDelete2016 is upon us...hope it's a good year for us both.
DeleteThe one word I would use is to explain my 2015 "Small"...Even if it "small" steps a lease your moving forward....Look forward to 2016...Coffee is on
ReplyDeleteditto from above comment.
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year, Anni.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I wll do w wrap up for my year as there are so many things I have yet to update in my blog for this year. Time seems to fly this year
...the days zip by!! Thanks and happy new year to you too.
DeleteAnni your recap is wonderful....Happy New Year to you, Bud, Winnie and Tahoe and we surely hope you all did not have any problems with all the storms
ReplyDeleteHugs madi and Cecilia
No bad storms our way.
DeleteThanks M&M
A melhor saÃda é seguir em frente com motivação.
ReplyDeleteFeliz Ano Novo
AG
Happy New Year to you also.
DeleteHappy New Year Anni, Happy 10th year blogversary too! You are 4 years ahead of mine. I hope you can stop by and see my faves for 2015 and for sure we shall meet in 2016~
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way to visit right now!!
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