Macro 3/31: Cross-Stitch

...a portion of a cross-stitch/embroidery that Donald's Mormor made for him back in 1982. The words are from a Swedish song about Tomten's (Santa's) gnomes (elves) and what they do on Christmas night.

From what Donald tells me, mostly they just play games and eat from the Christmas food left out by the people of the house-- then carefully arrange things before leaving so that no-one can tell they were ever there.

Macro 2/31: Privet Berries

I don't like the sickly sweet smell of privet blooms, but the berries are pretty.

Macro 1/31: Puzzling

This is a puzzle Donald and I started putting together after Christmas... and then left alone for days. If one or both of us doesn't start working on it soon, it probably ought to go back in the box.

January's Challenge: 31 Days with the Macro Lens

Instead of making a giant commitment (like another Project 365), I've decided to continue with smaller week- or month-long goals and challenges.

My goal for January is to take at least one photo a day using our macro lens.  It shouldn't be difficult, since I probably use that lens more than any other, anyway! 

(Just to clarify, not all of the photos will look like super close-ups.  I'm just using the macro lens, which can be used to take all sorts of photos.)

25 Days of Christmas, Day 25

After lunch and exchanging gifts, my family played a couple of games, including Kismet. This is the same set we played when I was a kid. (I think it was made in 1973...) It's seen a lot of use!

25 Days of Christmas, Day 24

...Dirty Santa at my maternal grandparents' house...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 23

...pretzels dipped in almond bark...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 22

We went into our little town this night to get a pizza and take a walk through the tiny park the city decorated with Christmas lights. These two oaks wrapped up together in blue lights were my favorite part of the display.

25 Days of Christmas, Day 21

...glass teardrop ornament on our tree...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 20

Looks like someone has a little Christmas wrapping paper addiction, hm?

But in my defense, some of these rolls are almost used up, and all were bought at after-Christmas sale price, so it's not as bad as it looks.  (g)