lilbitgabby photo blog

100th Post and a Move To a New Home

2008-07-11T22:29:00.000-07:00

For the most part I will be posting photos on my new photo blog Life is Good Through My Digital Camera Lens.

The reason for the move is because I'm having trouble with my ftp connection. I don't know if it is my website host, blogger, or user error - oh and let me tell ya, it certainly could be user error. I'm tired of trying to fix the error, so I'm moving to a simple blogspot blog. This blog will be here archives and all....

Working Team of Horses - 1920s

2008-03-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

Here we have a couple more pages of T-man's heritage scrapbook (history project).
My grandpa's (T-man's great grandpa) horse teams and workers on a farm in Oklahoma.

The Fabric of Our Lives

2008-03-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

T-man made a family heritage scrapbook album for a history project.
On the two pages here, are photos of quilt blocks. The quilt was put together in the late 1920s or early 1930s. It's so beautiful... and extra special to my mom.
Side note - It wasn't actually a wedding gift... we'll have to change out that tag later.

Little bits of fabric
Sewn into a quilt
Form a warm and loving blanket
From which memories are built
And when you seek peace and comfort
In the quiet of the night
It will keep you warm and cozy
Until the morning's light
~author unknown

Ornamental Garden

2008-01-28T21:54:00.000-08:00

Cousins

2008-01-28T20:55:00.000-08:00

Sweet Baby Pictures

2008-01-05T20:57:00.000-08:00

Miss B was here with us for six weeks... from the time she came out to see her Great Grandpa through the New Year. The kids are all back home now. I did not take hundreds of photos... but I have six weeks worth of memories to cherish forever and a day...

Family Time

2007-12-08T00:46:00.000-08:00

All the grandchildren and great-grandchildren
were home for their grandpa's funeral.
Here are a few photos taken during the weekend.

Tiny Bundle of Pure Joy

2007-12-08T00:39:00.000-08:00

Chris 'n Jennifer's baby girl - she is referred to in my blog as Princess JD

Sweet Morning Smiles

2007-12-08T00:23:00.000-08:00

Little Miss B

Baby's 1st Birthday

2007-11-10T00:24:00.001-08:00

Baby's 1st Birthday Cake

2007-11-10T00:17:00.000-08:00

A Favorite Place

2007-11-09T23:49:00.000-08:00

My aunt and uncle's back yard...

Country Lane

2007-11-09T00:04:00.000-08:00

What is a country drive without seeing an old pickup truck... this particular truck is restored beautifully. I love that color red!

Did I mention I love living in the country... I love the views on my drive from town to home. I'd miss this if I moved to town...

Green Pastures

2007-11-08T23:39:00.000-08:00

I like to think the cows enjoy the views as much as I do.

The fall colors were so pretty this year. I'm glad I got out to enjoy the beauty of it all.

Fall Landscape

2007-11-08T22:28:00.000-08:00

I was on my way home from town the other day and I had to stop and take a photo of the fresh snow in the mountains. This view is one of the things I love about living in the country.

Introducing...

2007-10-16T22:12:00.001-07:00

The newest member of our little family...

Anticipation

2007-09-07T21:10:00.000-07:00

My tomato vines tower over my head, taunting me with the potential for a beautiful crop of vine ripe fruits... but alas... here it is September and what do we have? Green tomatoes and a lot of yellow blossoms.

From 07septflowers

The one and only (nearly) ripe tomato in my garden...

There is good potential...

Back to School Tea

2007-09-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

From Blog

School started today

Long Beach 3D Shake

2007-09-06T09:48:00.000-07:00

From Blog

This little 3D building is in Long Beach Wa

Little Ray of Sunshine

2007-07-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Baby Bubbles

2007-07-14T22:39:00.000-07:00

Baby thinks he's blowing bubbles too

How Great Thou Art

2007-07-13T00:47:00.000-07:00

How Great Thou Art was one of my dad's favorite songs... I can still remember him singing "Oh Lord My God...

As far as I'm concerned there is nothing more wonderful than our dear brethren's singing, but this is a nice version by Loretta Lynn.

My dad taught me to enjoy one of the simplest pleasures in life... to sit quietly as we watch the sunset at the end of the day. It's a time to reflect on the day and draw close to God. Kevin and I enjoy our sunset picnics. Usually we are talking about our day, our plans, our hopes and dreams... but sometimes we enjoy the sunset in total silence... sometimes with friends... most times together.

Two years ago the kids came home for our anniversary. The day we dropped the kids off at the airport was difficult for us. We gathered two of our good friends, a few picnic items, and headed up to Rosario beach for a sunset picnic. We set up our little picnic and settled in to relax. A small group of people came down to the park and had a picnic just a few feet away from us. As the sun was setting lower in the sky, the sky was brilliant red. I've honestly never seen anything as beautiful in my entire life.

The group of people at the other table took out their instruments. At first we weren't sure what to think, but then they started to sing songs I have known and loved all my life. They sang Amazing Grace, and a few other songs. Their voices were absolutely beautiful as they were practicing their harmonizing.

Just as the sun was setting behind the far distant horizon, they started singing How Great Thou Art. I felt so blessed... like God had brought these people to the beach as a comfort just for me. It brought tears to my eyes then... it brings tears to my eyes every time I think about that evening on the beach at sunset.

I'm posting this here because I haven't figured out how to post the videos on lilbits.

My Lilies

2007-07-09T21:56:00.000-07:00

I have been so distracted I forgot to take photos of my lilies when they were blooming so beautifully. Tonight when we came home I snapped a few photos.

Alison Krauss-A Living Prayer

2007-07-02T09:08:00.001-07:00

This is simply beautiful. A Living Prayer by Alison Krauss

Father's Day

2007-06-22T23:08:00.000-07:00

Grandbabies are such a blessing. He's 7 months old. I love the way he sits up with such confidence.