Protea Flowers and a Weekend Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop -

Make My Saturday Sweet #116!

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Flowers are so fun to photograph. They don't wiggle or make faces. They don't close their eyes at the wrong moment. They let me take all the time I need and I can turn them this way and that way without hearing one complaint. These beauties are called Proteas and even though they did not grow in my garden, they are indigenous to South Africa.

In case someone took me too seriously, Amanda is a pleasure to photograph and she is usually the one who puts up with me and not the other way around. My teenagers don't always allow me to photograph them, but they do sometimes ask for my pics of them to share with their friends. When they appreciate my photos, I feel validated.

I invite you to share your creativity by linking your favorite post of the past week. Make sure you visit the person who linked up before you and leave a sweet comment!

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Check out my latest book review:

Beggar Magic

This steampunk fiction / fantasy is perfect for girls ages 12 and up, including young-at-heart moms like myself. In Beggar Magic, you'll find magic, music, mystery and machines. Check out my review to learn more!

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Make My Saturday Sweet is a weekend blog hop for all family friendly blogs. You are welcome to link your favorite post from the past week(s) and to visit the last link before yours and leave a sweet comment. It's a really easy and fun way to make new friends and to catch up on old acquaintances.

Now on to my blog hop...

It's time for another Make My Saturday Sweet blog hop!

Join me (your host) for this fun and easy hop.

All family friendly blogs are welcome!

If you host your own blog hop(s), then feel free to

link them on my Blog Hops page!

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Here are the easy rules:

• Follow Tina (your host) on one or more links listed above.
• Link up a post from your family friendly blog.
• Please try to add my hop button on your post or side-bar.
• Share about this hop on Twitter, Google+ or Facebook.
• Visit the last link before yours and leave a sweet comment.

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