Here is a smattering of pictures, one from each month of 2025. It was hard to choose just one per month. I can think of possible thematic collections from the year that might be done, so that I could re-post more — but I probably should keep looking to today instead, and the many household projects I want to do that don’t involve sitting at the computer. Still, it was fun to briefly scroll through the months and assemble these:

And there it went! I had already forgotten some of the blessings that came to me, as each day and week and month raced past. I wonder what images will be worth saving in 2026?

I’ve enjoyed the very customized compilations on other blogs, of images and stories from the year just behind us. In attempting my own collection, I found it hard to choose just one picture from each month, of those already in my blog files. But as the year went…

In January, this fellow exercised himself very impressively to get at my suet feeder:

In February, I received a Valentine cookie gift from Colorado grandchildren. ❤

In March, my potted tarragon sprang up:

In April, a hike to the beach with family:

In May, our book group drank goat milk and ate goat cheese (yes, and pizza) while discussing Heidi:

In June, my garden bathed in the sunshine:

In July, I watched the rain from the porch of Kate’s Washington, D.C. home:

In August, I continued my (seeded) sourdough experiments:

In September, I played with my great-granddaughter at her uncle’s wedding:

In October, I went exploring in the woods with Pippin’s family:

In November, the zinnias kept blooming and blooming…

And in the last month of the year, my soul was filled by the Christ Child:

Happy New Year to you all!