Claire and Della Babcock

Claire and Della Babcock - Claire is 12 and Della is just turned 10... Anna Belle's older sisters... Aren't they just beautiful young ladies? I think so! :) Ah, I just love photographing these girls!!!

Anna Belle Babcock

Anna Belle is two years old. She is our adorable little neighbor, and is such a joy to photograph.

Just For The Fun Of It!

Of course the greenhouse is rather warm, so the cat liked it there in the hanging basket.
I just thought this one was cute.


Oh the joys one can have with your animals!

Cherry Blossoms

Today's Photos

Lilac and Tulips - I particularly like the depth of field in these two shots.

Bleeding Heart Leaves - water droplets

Rufous Hummingbird

ALL I CAN SAY IS YIPPEE!!

The Horse

As you can see it wanted its picture taken too, I just couldn't leave it out... :)

Cherry Blossoms

Perhaps this is the sign of Spring?!

The Snow Level

So, as you can see the snow level really dropped down over night. This morning we even had a bit of snow, and it's APRIL!

Pine Siskin

My favorite One.

Now, the bottom one is definitely out of focus, I just like how it was in flight when I snapped the shot.


I must say, I'm really becoming quite the fan for bird photography!

Dark - Eyed Junco

This little fellow was eating some sunflower seed on our front porch. He let me walk within 5 feet to take his picture - I do think he smiled quite nicely, don't you? :P

Tree Swallow

OOOOOOH! I just love this shot! I was within 5 feet of this swallow! He was squawking at the other bird near him.  

Evening Grosbeaks

This is about my 7th attempt photographing these birds. I don't think they will be around much longer though... What do you think of them? My favorite is the top one. 

The Sunrise

Yesterday morning sunrise. 

All Things Beautiful

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
he made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning,
That brighten up the sky;

The cold wind in the winter,
That pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them every one.

The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day;

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.

-- Cecil Alexander

Sheep & Lambs

I can't really think of anything to say about these pictures. They are just so self-explanatory.
Nothing is more adorable then a little baby lamb, or anything little for that matter - they are just so precious.

Evening Grosbeaks

The Evening Grosbeaks are back. They seem to only stick around here for a couple of weeks. So, this year I decided I'm going to photograph them every single day until they are gone and see what I can get. Although today will be different because we are having a WINDY STORM right now... I'll post more if I can get any good ones!

Miss. Jaiden

So, our cousins from down south came up to spend spring break with us... Here are some pictures of Jaiden, who is 6 and soon to be 7. She wants me to tell you that SHE wanted some of the pictures of her in black and white, so there you go.

A Quote

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight and never stop fighting." - e.e cummings

Two Pictures

I took these pictures just a few moments ago. Nothing to exciting, just some flowers in bloom. The top photo is a Pink Flowering Currant and the second one is Bleeding Heart.

The Dove

                                                    Always There

Consider the dove - A symbol of the Holy Spirit and God, it is a bird of purity and wholesomeness.  Remember how Noah opened the door from the ark and sent out a dove in search of land? The dove returned the first time with no sign of dry land, although the next time he sent forth the dove it returned with an olive leaf, so Noah knew the waters were no more.  God was with Noah. If God wasn’t, the dove wouldn’t have returned to the ark.  Today the dove symbolizes that the Love of the Father is always with us. God is constantly watching over us at all times of our life. When you are in time of need, trouble, misery, perhaps perplexed, or even frightened all you have to do is pray- you will draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you.  So the next time you see a dove, remember that God will ALWAYS be with you every step of your way! 

The Bleeding Heart

"Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not." -- C.S. Lewis

Always a Way to Escape

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." -- 1 Corinthians 10: 13

Happy Tuesday!

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
— Benjamin Franklin

This Shows How Powerful God Really Is!

This is a well used saying in our family. I'm not sure if you are familiar with it. It's certainly a wonderful one to know! Here it is -- "I always watch the words I say to keep them soft and sweet because I never know from day to day which ones I'll have to eat."

You're probably wondering what exactly I'm trying to get at here. Well, onto the story. Last week during our trip, Casidy, my sister said to Samantha, "Samantha you have a large nose." My Mom replied, "Casidy remember this"I always watch the words I say to keep them soft and sweet because I never know from day to day which ones I'll have to eat."

Ooooh, ouch. Remember this? "which ones I'll have to eat"

Last night, Casidy was asked numerous times by my Mother & Father to please do the dishes. Casidy said, "No I don't have to." So off she marched out the front door (slamming it) She set up her golfing net and was going to practice her swinging. There she is happily golfing and having the greatest time... All of a sudden "smack" went the golf ball into the net, and hit the side fencepost, then nailed Casidy right in the.... can you guess? Remember those words she said earlier in the week? "Samantha you have a large nose." Here she comes screaming in the house - blood literally is EVERYWHERE. Mom and Dad tries to get the bleeding to stop. Mom said, "Steve, I believe she broke here nose." & "Start the car." It took 20 minutes to stop the bleeding and after waiting a good hour in the emergency room, she finally got in. Yes, Casidy does have a broken nose. Thank the Lord it wasn't a really "bad" break.

Anyways, it is a great example for all of us to learn and too grow from. In James 3:6 it says "And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell." So, please everyone remember to watch the words you say! In just an second it can strike you.

Note: this isn't to criticize or too judge Casidy, I'm simply giving this as an example...



I hope you all have a great evening!
- Kaylie