A morning hike...

The cute guy and I went for an early morning hike. We hiked Red Rock Canyon trail, it was a little warm and crowded, but the views were worth it. Here is a tiny peak...




The last photo was taken from the highest ridge on the trail we hiked, looking back into town. The rock formations are Garden of the Gods.

Blessings~

Lux living country style

Style can be found any where, country living homes have nothing on this beauty...

Shiny chrome- talk about bling

Mason jars: a country stylists dream

Worn and tattered leather always complement the rustic yellow of a field tractor

Lux Living country style- it's all in the eye of the beholder

~Blessings

Who says exercise is hard?

Christmas is such a wonderful time, get outside and enjoy the sites. Grab your spouse, kids, grand-kids, or friends and hit the streets. Here are some fun ways to enjoy a walk...

Window Gazing

Downtown lights

A river walk to enjoy the decorated boats

Blessings

Freedom...

These guys are safe this year. They will be free to continue to roam the range. Freedom is a wonderful gift, one that we all share. Happy Thanksgiving to all, let us remember our freedom and be thankful. Remember to ask for a blessing for those that are away from families and loved ones this year.

Blessings to all~

A Walk in the Woods...

You never know what you will find on your morning walk. If you are quiet and follow the tracks... and hold absolutely still for what seems like hours. They will never know you are there, and they will go about their business as usual.

~Blessings~

Textbook Storm In the making...

Littles is our resident meteorologist. She has wanted to be a meteorologist ever since I can remember. The other day she had her weather guide out and was showing me some diagrams of a super cell. The next day I was working in the backyard and spied a wonderful sight, I had to grab my camera, because Littles was away from home. Here are the captured images...

The diagram...

The real thing...

Although there was no wall cloud associated with this storm, it was amazing!


I only wish my camera could have zoomed in a little more...

Blessings

A little Christmas fun!

Merry Christmas to all ~Blessings~

Sights from our daily walks.

Moving is always tiresome. Yet it is always neat to find new sights.

The evening sunsets are wonderful.

Green trees, are always a favorite of mine.

A new berry to look up.

Old rail cars .

Fat bulls...
Have a wonderful weekend.

Hello Santa Barbara!

This is what we found during spring break...

Beauty

Shopping!!

The Beach

New Friends

The City

the views

Fun for all to be found!

~Blessings to all

Sweet Salvation

For it is you who light my lamp;

the Lord my God lightens my darkness.

~Psalm 18:28 ESV

Photos

Here are some more photos of our trip home last month. I sure do miss home, don't you mom.

Audrey took this picture of the nicely plowed field, grandpa does such a good job.

The men folk getting back from a wood cutting venture. Now grandma and grandpa will be nice and toasty for the winter. I love it. Tim did this with a horrible case of sciatica (sp)!!

A nice fat buck, I was standing about 2 car lengths from this guy. He just kept on eating from the oak trees. I was making noise to get him to look at me. Oh the life on land that can't be hunted.

The last of the crazy buffalo. You never know what you will find when you go home. I think these are stragglers from a heard that was in an accident. The truck tipped over with a bunch of these buggers in route to their new home. All were rescued but 3 or 4, I assume these are 2 of them. They are very shaggy and skinny.

Blessings to all

Out and about back home.

some photo's from our trip home. I have more but need to re size on the other computer.

I always love going home, there are so many amazing photo opportunities. I love it....

Gone to the birds!

How sweet are God's creations. I notice a few weeks ago that a little humming bird was hanging around the tree by my bedroom window. After observing him for a few weeks I noticed he/she had built a sweet little home. I love to watch him flying around, I guess I should say her. I can't wait to see the little ones. I hope you enjoy the pictures. I don't have a fancy camera, but it works really well, I just can't zoom in as far as I would like to. Thanks again cute guy for the wonderful camera.

Her nest is built around the tiny limb. She is snug in her nest, as it sways in the breeze.
have a blessed day!

TheSan Miguel Mission

Here are some photos from our journey last weekend . The mission was just calling for some pictures. The mission was founded ion July 25, 1797 , the 16th mission in CA.

A visit home...

There is just something about home.... This past weekend we went home, a wonderful time. Here are a few photos of spring in the country. This is just outside my husbands parents home, the views are so breath taking. I soaked up every extra minute allowed, with camera in hand. Some day I hope to return home for good. For now we are a mere 2hours away, such is life. Mom I hope you enjoy the views, didn't get any photos of Grandma's house or the vineyard, maybe next time.

New spring foliage on the oaks.

Bright blue sky's.

A daddy quail keeping watch,
in about a month there should be one or two coveys out and about.
Enjoy God's creation!