I Heart Faces -- Hands-On Fun

The "I Heart Faces" site has a Hands-On Fun challenge this week.

This is my entry.

I took this photo of Dad and Mom's hands on the day

we celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last April.

When Dad came home alive from World War II,

he spent some time recovering,

they spent time together,

and he proposed to Mom on a June evening

by a blooming lilac bush.

They've held hands ever since,

in good times and in hard times,

in work and in play,

during fun times and times of sorrow.

They are servant hands.

This is a tribute to two of my favorite persons

and the love they share

from their hearts and their hands.

See more beautiful hands at I Heart Faces.

Shadow Shot Sunday

My DH and I spent Saturday afternoon at Lone Elk Park, a nature preserve for elk, deer, and bison. We had a light snowfall during the night, and the sun was bright for an afternoon drive. Finally, some sunshine! Thank You, God! It seemed even the four legged animals were happy to be in sunshine.

The day was so peaceful. The sky was brilliant blue like warm Caribbean waters. We saw herds of bison, small groups of elk, one lone elk on his high hill watching his harem, and a few deer finding grasses to eat as they soaked up the Vitamin D.

This was my favorite shot of the day. I love how the fence shadows meander and draw your eye from the front to the back of the scene. And did you notice the heart shape nature made in the snow at the base of one tree?

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Happy Sunday, everyone!

Trio of Elegant Bouquet Valentine Note Cards

I used Close To My Heart Elegant Bouquet papers, Heartfelt stamps,

Tulip & Cranberry Inks, Colonial White crocheted ribbon,

Pretty Pins, Colonial White accent & brads, and Winter buttons.

I left the inside blank to write special notes.

Now I'm ready to start some Easter cards

and think "Spring!"