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Nestled in a valley among the rolling hills of western Wisconsin you will find the quaint…

by Josie Siler December 18, 2015

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I’m on a little trip and today I went to one of

I’m on a little trip and today I went to one of my favorite places, the @lincolnchildrenszoo. It’s always fun to feed the giraffes and the little ones were so cute.🦒 I also submitted an article this afternoon, but that wouldn’t be a fun photo! Do you have a favorite animal to visit at the zoo?

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The historic safe at Scatterbrain Cafe has been tu

The historic safe at Scatterbrain Cafe has been turned into a Library/Reading Room and it’s officially open! I got to see it today and it’s fantastic. It’s cozy and inviting. Of course there are books, there’s a place to read, a place to work, and games to play. I even found Howie there and that was so special! If you’re in the area, stop by and spend some time in the Scatterbrain Cafe Library. Read Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw, have a cup of locally roasted Scatterbrain Coffee, indulge in a homemade snack or meal, and enjoy some YOU time in the coolest new place in Downsville, Wisconsin!

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Happy Flower Friday from some beautiful roses. The

Happy Flower Friday from some beautiful roses. They were across the street from an incredible B&B I stayed at this week in Dubuque, Iowa. I hadn’t seen my best friend in 5 years. She lives in Europe and because of shutdowns the last few years we missed celebrating our 40th birthdays together. So when her family came to visit this month her sister planned an amazing adventure for us to celebrate in style. She treated us to a night in the most beautiful B&B that was built in 1883. It’s currently being renovated on the outside and gave me all the @jaimejowright book vibes. Yesterday we took a 1-day cruise on the Mississippi River on the Riverboat Twilight. It was the most incredible time with my sisters from another mother. We packed five years into almost 24 hours and made so many incredible memories. It was the most special of times and I’m so thankful!

#flowerfriday #flower #flowers #instagood #flowerstagram #photooftheday #blossom #floral #plants #pretty #botanical #floweroftheday #rose #roses #pinkroses #flowersofinstagram #beauty #bloom #flowerslovers #blooms #petals #dubuque #dubuqueiowa #bandb #bnb #historicalhouse #historicalhomes #joy #joyforthejourney #josiesjoyfuljourney

Butterfly kisses 🦋

Butterfly kisses 🦋

Look what came in the mail today! I’m so excited

Look what came in the mail today! I’m so excited to hold this beautiful book in my hands. @endgamepress did a wonderful job with it. I wholeheartedly endorse In The Eye of the Storm by @clappandy and I hope you’ll read it. I know you’ll be encouraged!

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Update: Thanks to my friend Ben Cooper’s bee wis

Update: Thanks to my friend Ben Cooper’s bee wisdom, I learned this is not a bee, but a fly! They’re often called bee flies. After learning it was a fly I did some more research and found out this particular kind is often called a flower fly because they’re frequently observed visiting flowers. I love this so much! What a wonderful little creature. I didn’t even know such a thing existed! 💛

I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a perfect and beautiful little bee! I just had to share this flower hijaker on a steamy Flower Friday. I have some writing to do this afternoon, a doctor appointment tomorrow, and church on Sunday. I’m looking forward to some of those things! Do you have anything you’re looking forward to doing this weekend?

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This giant swallowtail butterfly was so shy this m

This giant swallowtail butterfly was so shy this morning, but finally, it fluttered over and posed for me. Isn’t it gorgeous? I think butterflies are one of my favorite things to photograph. What do you like capturing on camera?

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I’m so honored to be part of the first-ever KidL

I’m so honored to be part of the first-ever KidLit Virtual Conference hosted by @endgamepress! If you write for kids, or have ever thought about writing for kids, this is the conference for you. KidLit is everything from Board Books to YA and there really is something for everyone.

Join us on September 17th for a jampacked day of instruction from award-winning authors. The other instructors are Michelle Medlock Adams, Hope Bolinger, Crystal Bowman, Wendy Hinote Lanier, Jill Roman Lord, and Lori Scott. It’s a bit surreal to see my name listed as faculty alongside these incredibly talented writers. Oh, and on top of all the amazing workshops, Victoria Duerstock will host a KidLit Panel with all of us too. If you have questions, we have answers!

It’s going to be a fantastic day and we want you to join us. Head on over to https://www.endgamepress.com/store/conferences to register. You'll see a couple of options. You can register for the one-day event only (with or without recordings), or you can register for all three virtual kidlit conferences (one this fall, one in the spring, and one next fall) and save $100. Yay!

I really hope you can join us!

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Free phone upgrade means a better camera and I cou

Free phone upgrade means a better camera and I couldn’t be happier! I tested it out on our neighborhood hummer moth and it did not disappoint. Hello beautiful!

#flower #flowers #flowerstagram #blossom #floral #plants #pretty #botanical #floweroftheday #amazing #flowersofinstagram #beauty #bloom #flowerslovers #awesome #flowermagic #naturelovers #blooms #petals #joy #joyforthejourney #hummermoth #hummingbirdmoth #garden #josiesjoyfuljourney #discoverwisconsin #exploremenom #wisconsinwomenphotographers #phonephotography #cellphonephotography

I’m so thankful! Difficulties are part of life,

I’m so thankful! Difficulties are part of life, yet knowing the Lord changes everything. Because of Him we can have hope, joy, peace, and so many other amazing gifts. Let’s live triumphant lives!

#joy #joyforthejourney #josiesjoyfuljourney #brokenbutpriceless

Happy Flower Friday from these beautiful Phlox flo

Happy Flower Friday from these beautiful Phlox flowers and this hungry Hummer Moth. Have you ever seen one of these incredible creatures?

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This weekend I did some writing, took this little

This weekend I did some writing, took this little one to the Farmer’s Market (which she LOVES), went to church, had lunch out, and spent the rest of the weekend reading. The Scruffy Princess loves to lay on my legs when I read. I had to put my book down and capture her cuteness! Today I finished the article I’ve been working on and I’m feeling quite productive! Do you have a fur baby to keep you company while you work, play, and rest?

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Happy Flower Friday, friends! Our giant lilies are

Happy Flower Friday, friends! Our giant lilies are blooming and they’re gorgeous. They smell heavenly and are such a bright spot in the yard. Have you ever grown tree lilies?

#flowerfriday #flower #flowers #lily #lilyflower #lilyflowers #treelily #flowerstagram #photooftheday #blossom #floral #plants #pretty #botanical #floweroftheday #flowersofinstagram #beauty #bloom #flowerslovers #flowermagic #naturelovers #blooms #happy #petals #joy #garden #josiesjoyfuljourney #wisconsinphotographer #wisconsinwomenphotographers #naturephotography

Sometimes in life we just need a hand to hold. Let

Sometimes in life we just need a hand to hold. Let’s remember to always take time to be there for each other!

#friendship

My monthly newsletter drops on Thursday! It will b

My monthly newsletter drops on Thursday! It will be filled with author news, encouragement, book recommendations, and two phone wallpapers. The one shown here and one without the text. If you want to join the fun, you can sign up via the link in my bio that says Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw Activity Sheets (FREE). You’ll get the activity sheets right away and the phone wallpapers on Thursday. Thanks so much for your support!

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I love this quote from @susielarsonauthor’s new

I love this quote from @susielarsonauthor’s new book, Strong in Battle. I’m only a couple of chapters into reading my advanced reader copy, but I’ve already highlighted several quotes. It’s a good one, friends! You can preorder now. There’s a great deal going on at @baker_book_house.

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A peek into my writing life. This afternoon I’m

A peek into my writing life. This afternoon I’m continuing my research for a freelance article that’s due next week. Here are some of the tools I use and what my messy desk looks like. What are you up to today?

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Summer lovin’ 💗 #TheScruffyPrincess

Summer lovin’ 💗
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Gorgeous peony petals. I love them so much! I wish

Gorgeous peony petals. I love them so much! I wish peonies bloomed longer, but they sure are pretty while they last.

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I’m happy to join the My God is Bigger than That

I’m happy to join the My God is Bigger than That! challenge in support of a wonderful new picture book by my friends Michelle Medlock Adams and Eva Marie Everson. My God is Bigger Than That! releases this month and is available for preorder today. What are you afraid of? God is bigger than even that!

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