and 51 to go.  That is, one week of the New Year has nearly come to a close and 51 more weeks to go.  We’ve had a terrific week and I have a feeling this is going to be a great year.

I continue to snap pictures and search for new subjects to capture.  I find it so exciting to be able to open a whole new world through this new lens. 

Along the beatin’ path…

…on an afternoon stroll.

Sometimes a stroll at a snails pace is just what we need…

…to see beauty, if we take the time to notice.  If you look close, you’ll notice a couple gals walking a dog on the path below.

California oranges on a nearby tree…

…with a cactus plant in close proximity.

An empty birdhouse means the day is too nice to stay cooped up inside.

I’m thankful hubby and I spent the day together.  I love that he gets every other Friday off and today was one of those special days.  It was one of those days that we got to cross quite a few things off our list = a successful day.

Cheers to One Down and 51 to Go!

Blessings – Debbie