Fun Friday: Do Our Family Matters February Photo Challenge!










Yes this really was a photo challenge day! If all else fails, sometimes the kids and I
just have to create the photo to match the word!! :)


It’s almost February! And it's that time again…
for the Family Matters February Photo Challenge!
You may have read about this in my latest County Kids' Column. Glad you are here!



It’s time to get out our cameras (or phones) and chill (literally if you are in the cold places).





For the last couple of years I’ve done a photo challenge, if nothing more than to just get our winter doldrums to disappear for a little while. The other reason is because as we rush and run all over the place, using our digital devices to check in (on everything) 24/7, it’s truly a treat to use them to check OUT!





Print out this list, post it on your fridge and for the next 29 days (yep, it’s a Leap Year) take a moment to reflect on things outside your phone, and through the lens.



The first 28 days of February are listed with a theme for that day's photo.
It's your job to take a picture of what reminds you of that theme on that day!
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OH, what about February 29th you ask?
So glad you mentioned it!!

That one is a secret!
 So you'll just have to visit us on leap day to get the word of the day
and the last word of the challenge!




And one more photo: Writing & Dreams


Truth? Facts about Leap Year.
Leap Day Customs & Traditions
When is the Next Leap Year?


HERE ARE YOUR MONTH OF WORDS:

1. DIVINE
2. INCREASED
3. DARING
4. VORTEX
5. INSPIRING
6. CRYSTAL CLEAR
7. RUMBLY
8. CRUNCHY
9. LOVELY
10. SWEET
11. FANCY
12. A SIGN
13. TOASTY
14. TASTY
15. MIXED UP
16. ORGANIZED
17. LENGTHY
18. WIRED
19. SUNNY
20. SPECTACULAR
21. DRY
22. ROUND
23. BUBBLY
24. VICTORIOUS
25. INTERESTING
26. CROWDED
27. BASIC
28. TEMPTING
29. ......................COME BACK TO FAMILY MATTERS TO SEE WHAT THE LAST WORD IS!









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