August 8th is the anniversary of my first blog post back in 2013, thirteen years ago! Thanks to all who continue to find something here that lifts your spirit and allows you to pause for a moment of stillness in your busy day. Your presence is most appreciated!
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Eliza Waters 
Congratulations Eliza! Great shots you’ve chosen here – sunlight through the trees is stunning.
Thank you, Chris. I chose a shot from every year, lots to choose from, ha!
Happy blogiversary, Eliza! Thanks for so many spirit-lifting images!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations!
Thank you, Tony! 👍🏼
Happy Blogiversary! I so enjoy checking out what’s happening in your neck or “our particular woods”. 😉
Thank you, Julie, Baystater-neighbor! 🙂
Heeey Eliza, Happy blogoversary kind lady! And thank you for sharing so many wonders in your neck of the woods. I am ever glad to see so many beautiful things every time you post, and ‘know’ your connection with the love this world brings. Thank you 🤗❤️🙏
Thank you, Mark. 🙂
Congratulations! I’m always happy see your posts— so many wonderful photos.
Thank you for being here, Ellen!
Happy happy! Thanks for seeing what you do out there. 🌳🌏🌲♥️
🙏🏼 Thank you, Bela! 💕
So many gorgeous photos! Congratulations on 13 years!
Thank you, Susanne!
Congratulations, Eliza, on your 13th! Your blog is always a joy to visit and I appreciate your love of nature, gardening and flowers. Here’s to another great year ahead! 🙂💕👏🏻
Many thanks, Jane. Nice having you along on this journey. 🙂
I always look forward to your posts, Eliza, to see what’s blooming in your garden. Congratulations on 13 years!
Thank you, Audrey! Glad you are here. 🙂
♥️Your posts 😉
Thank you!
Thanks for all the Beautiful posts you have provided.
Thanks for the beautiful posts you have provided to this community
Thank you, Greg, 🙂
I’m so glad to be connected with you on WP, Eliza.
Your posts always bring a smile to my face.
Congratulations and happy blogging!
Thank you, Rupali. Ditto!
Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Thank you for sharing the beauty of your garden and your local wild places.
Many thanks, Adele!
Your posts never disappoint, Eliza, and I love seeing the world through your lens 🙂
Thank you very much for being part of the journey, Anne!
Happy happy 13th Blogiversary Eliza and thank you so much for sharing the magic of the seasons and nature’s beauty with us here! 💖🎉 xxx
Thank you, Xenia, so happy to share the journey with you! 💕
Happy Anniversary and your photos are great.
Thank you, Judy! 🌸
you were a treasure found… =^_^= -thank YOU!
🙏🏼 Thank you, Dymoon!
Your ability to create beauty, and your willingness to teach about your flowers, are gifts to us all. Thirteen may or may not be a lucky number, but we’re lucky to have you!
Aw, thanks so much, Linda! 💕
Congratulations! You have provided us with a lot of beauty over these years! ❤️
Thanks a bunch, I’m simply sharing the good stuff! 😉
Your posts add beauty to the world. Thank you.
Thank you kindly, Jim!
Congrats! May there be 13 more!😊
Thanks, Tiffany. From your lips to God’s ears! 😉
Congratulations! That’s wonderful! 🌺
Thank you, Kymber. 🙂
Always wonderful to see your posts and this new thing on WP lets me see what I have missed a win win! Congrats on your 13th!
Many thanks, Eunice! 🥳
Happy 13th blogiversary. Wilson and I send our best congratulations as you celebrate. We are so grateful to have come across your site and always enjoy your beautiful images.
Thanks to you both, I could say the same of yours! 💕
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Happy, happy! Always enjoy stopping by and seeing your beautiful photos. You are such a talented photographer.
Thanks much, Laurie! 😎
Gorgeous photos, as ever. Congratulations on this milestone.
Many thanks, Alys!
Congratulations! Lots of beauty in your images – great capture of the fritillary.
Thank you, Tom, the time has flown.
Well done Eliza!
And, as much as I enjoy your posts, I also appreciate the two-way sharing that you always manage. ❤️
Thank you, Allison! 🥳
I enjoy your photos and advice.
Thanks much! 🙂
Congratulations 🥳 Eliza. Your images and creative style always inspire! 🍃💚💖
Thank you, Susan! 💕
Congrats! What a beautiful collection through the years, and thanks for keeping at it. I’m always reminded of the beauty in little things (and big!) whenever I see a new post
Thanks for being part of the on-going garden/nature saga! 🙂
Happy Blog-O-versary!!! I love your posts. 😀
Nice to know that, thank you! 🥳
I am so happy that you continue to post your wonderful nature photos! Happy blogiversary!
Thank you, Maria! 💕
Happy anniversary! Hope to see your pictures for many years to come. Nice collection of photos in this post. (Suzanne)
Thank you, Suzanne. I took a photo from every year (out of thousands)!
Great work. I don’t think I would be able to do that…we have so many pictures since we started the blog in 2012…
It would be a tough choice for you from so many, but WP Media file makes the search fairly easy.
Congratulations! I so enjoy your posts and gorgeous photos. You chose well this group of photos to celebrate your beautiful blog in all seasons and all weather! Here’s to thirteen–at least-more years!
Thank you, Tina! It’s been a great and enriching journey. 👍🏼
Congratulations! You do great work.
Thank you kindly!
I’ve enjoyed your photos and take on things before I began on WordPress myself. V. introduced me and I’ve been following along ever since 😊. Congratulations, Eliza!
Thank you, Belinda. The journey has been mutually beneficial! 🙂
Well done, 13 years of blogging! I always enjoy your posts and your fabulous photos.
Many thanks, Liz!
Congratulations, Elza!
Thank you, Ilze!
Lovely shots to celebrate your anniversary, Eliza!
Thank you, Kris! 🙂
Happy Blogiversary, Eliza!
Thank you, Tanja!