Butterfly

Took this outside my office on Friday. Really want to go to the Butterfly farm so will have to make a trip.

Photography

I have been thinking for a long time about taking up photography more. I have decided to put my photos up for sale on a website. Don't know how well it will do but do pass the website address on to family and friends and if you want any particular pictures taken let me know and I will see what I can do. The website address is
http://www.mariespiess.photostockplus.com/
Enjoy. Will be gradually adding more photos so keep watching.
Feedback would be helpful for me so if you have any comments please send them my way especially if they are constructive. You can comment on this blog, the website or at mariespiess@gmail.com

Flower Power

Took this picture the other day but didn't realise that I wasn't just taking a picture of a flower.

Friends 7/7/07

Today we had some friends visit from West Springfield, Norma And Larry. We celebrated our anniversary early and had a great time. We went to Tooky Mills for lunch and then visited Old Hillsboro where I took the picture of one of the barns and then Glesson Falls.

Deb' Going Away Party

On of our newest members to His Mansion is leaving this weekend and she is going back home to get married in September. We are all extremely happy for her but sad to see her go as her stay was only short. This was the lady who took over my job. We went to Karen's backyard and had an outdoor pizza party. While outside here was the view. You know how much I love scenery!!!

Squirrel

Looking out my window this evening I was reminded of the movie Oliver when Oliver says, "Please sir. I want some more." What do you think?

Guess what? I think he found something.

Lunar Moth

Haven't seen a lot of butterflies this summer but saw a Lunar Moth today. Look at its' antennas and the underside of its' body. The antennas look like leaves and the underside of its' body was like fluff. Amazing the creations of God.

New Neighbors 6.17.07

Hi all
Just found out we have new neighbors. This evening at about 6.30pm we were having our dinner on our porch which you can see in the picture and in the woods we saw a mother bear with 2-3 cubs. They were as close as the edge of our lawn as shown in the picture with the porch. Amazing. I have always wanted to see a bear but God blessed me and went the extra mile. It was funny cause as she started to get closer we slowy picked up our plates and backed into our living room. Of course then I got the camera and as she headed back into the woods I stood on the porch and took these pictures. If you double click on them you will get a better view. Enjoy.

13th June 07

We have been enjoying the summer weather but today it has drizzled rain all day. Here are some of my rain and bloom pictures. Click on the picture twice so you can enlarge it and get a better view.

Trip to Washington DC

Over the weekend Chris and I, his mum Sue and Gary and my dad and brother Paul went to Washington. We had a long day but it was great seeing all the sights. It was my dad's and Paul's first time there. I'm sure there will be many more times to come. The fountain and the New Hampshire sign is at the World War 2 Memorial. We went to see it at night which was so nice and of course the other picture is of during the day. There is a wall with 400 stars and each star represents 100 American men and women who died in World War 2. This is the other picture you see.

Here also is the Capitol building and the White House. George was busy so we didn't disturb him!!

Memorial Weekend

Weather is hot and we are preparing for the arrival of family and Memorial Weekend. Happy Memorial Day to everyone.

Summer's Here

Summer is finally here!!! Yeah!!! I know it is still suppose to be Spring but it feels like summer. My dad and brother are coming on Sunday in time for Memorial Day and we are so excited. The animals are excited also. Look, they are getting ready.

Spring has Sprung

Spring has truly sprung and I think everything thinks it is summer. Over night everything seems to have blossomed. On Sunday I went to Beard's Brook a common tourist sight around here. It was so peaceful just listening to the water and seeing the sun glisten off it. Here is a glimpse of Spring in New Hampshire.

1st Weekend in May

This weekend Chris and I went to his aunts house in MA. We did some site seeing which was a whole lot of fun. We learnt a little about Henry David Thoreau and how he was born David Henry and changed his name. For those of you who don't know him he was a writer and he wrote of Walden pond which you see here in the picture.
We also visited Concord and Lexington MA and seen a show on how the British invaded Boston and the surrounding areas. Also how Paul Revere and commorades fought again the British to save their country and countrymen. It was very interesting and now the freedom trail in Boston makes a whole lot more sense to me.
Sunday morning we went to a barn for breakfast. They can cook. Then we did a little more sight seeing. Great weekend.

Animals and Sunset

Spring is here. All the animals are out in the garden. The squirrels and chipmonks are out everyday. The sunsets are beautiful.

Spring

Yeah!!!! I think spring has finally come. It was in the 60's on Friday and Thursday I took some pictures of the maple syrup being made. Something I am not going to see when we eventually move to Baltimore. Think I will start a scrapbook of His Mansion. After 5 years I think it is about time. Notice our house in the background of the picture with the bucket. We live in the half on the left of the red door.

Daniel's Scrapbook

Last week I just finished Daniel's scrapbook. Here are 2 of my favorite pictures. These are his actual hand and foot prints. The second picture has scripture surrounding it. They consist of verses God has been giving to us for comfort and support.

Snow! Snow! Snow!

Here is home in sunny New Hamsphire in April with more snow on the way this weekend. They told us that if we have a mild wionter we would get it on the other end of the year and have a snowy spring. I guess this is what is happening. The poor daffodils are trying there harderst to push through the snow.

Happy Easter

Wishing family friends and anyone who knows us a happy easter from the good old USA snow, ice and mud. Last Wednesday nigth we got 8-10 inches of snow and so here we are for the Easter holidays. One home not far from us made an easter snow bunny with a big easter snow egg. Different version of Easter!!!

House

Here is a recent picture of our house.