As you can see, my agapanthus are beginning to bloom. Last year, for one of my first posts back after my brief hiatus, I dedicated these to the sweet and lovely Leontien, God rest her soul. Right now we have 20 blooms. TWENTY! That's twice as many as last year.
In other news, my IRS issues with the state of Louisiana were resolved by email, miraculously. They corrected their mistake and we do not owe any more money. Hallelujah! I have a trip planned to see my daughter in Portland at the end of the month and I'm very excited about that for obvious reasons. Finally, happy birthday to Double D, the love of my life! Today he wants to traipse around New Orleans and eat at The Court of Two Sisters. Y'all have a great week ahead!
We have these in our garden - but they dont look as good as yours at present!
ReplyDeleteIn my head I know I need to shed some of the books - but my heads not in charge!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Oh Sweet Leontien I still miss her these are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday double D and enjoy your visit Gail that will be fun I will be going to see my daughters soon again too. Always fun especially all the hugging. B
Pretty!
ReplyDeleteGlad the IRS thing was resolved. And happy birthday to Double D.
I just can't believe how fabulous these images are, Gail. They are way more than 'professional' standard. You are a true artist!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Love the backgrounds...the flowers really pop!
ReplyDeleteGlad the tax issue got resolved so easily! I'm actually surprised.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Belle! :-)
Praise the Lord the tax problem was resolved! And happy birthday to Double D :) Have a splendid day.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures always put a smile on my face, Gail ... truly beautiful!
Hugs to you!
Well a very Happy Birthday to the Mr. for certain! At least today the weather is beautiful for a NO trip! I know you will enjoy the visit to see your daughter and as always, your photos are amazing. Big hugs from down the Bayou, xoxo
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! Agapanthus are so eye-catching...you don't see them too much around here. Happy birthday to Double D! Hope you two have a good day. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your love! These are wonderful shots of my favourite flowers!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday DD! :)
ReplyDeletelove the 3rd and 4th photos! wow!
(and a sweet mention of leontien...)
Such a pretty flower, and your captures are stunning. And so many good things all in one post! Happy birthday to DD. And congrats on getting that tax issue cleared up.
ReplyDeleteOh my word- these are gorgeous. I love the tones & all that light. Swoon.
ReplyDeleteDelicate, lovely flowers+ bokeh. These would make fab note cards.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Gail! Happy BD to Double D!
ReplyDeleteOh those are beautiful beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteExcited that you're heading to Oregon (and a little envious as I'm missing everything about it, most of all MY daughter and everybody else!). We leave here around the first of June (I hope).
Stunning..I wish I could grow these flowers...you know I have never been to New Orleans and hope to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Double D and have a great day. Lovely floral photos, Gail. You have a great week, too! (hug)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing you did in memory of Leontien. Boy wasn't she full of life and want to live. She was quite a gal. I miss her.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Double D.
sandie
those flowers are magical! happy belated birthday DD, hope it was fun!
ReplyDeleteI miss my lily of the Nile!
ReplyDeleteOh do I love that flower. I had it in a pot once on my front porch (they don't survive our winter's here). Congrats on resolving your tax issues, whew, thank goodness. Have a fun birthday dinner.
ReplyDeleteGail, these are gorgeous flowers. And your photos are beautiful, well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous purples and Happy Birthday to your dh!
ReplyDeleteExquisite photos! They are lovely flowers. Hope your hubby has a great birthday.
ReplyDeleteyour photography is amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Double D. I know you all will be feasting on some wonderful foods. I love seeing these flowers in arrangements. They are so beautiful and airy. Happy for the resolve with the IRS. This kind of thing can be extremely stressful. Can't wait to see pictures you will be bringing us from Portland...Sounds fun!!
ReplyDeleteOHHHH!! I love these shots! I will have to try and photograph my Peter Pan's if/when they ever decide to bloom!! (of course, my processing won't be as cool as yours....NEED to figure out how to add "stuff" to my photos! haha!!
ReplyDeleteHappy B-day to Double D!!
Stunning flowers, Gail. And I love it when issues get resolved. Happy B-Day to DD.
ReplyDeleteStunning, it is! I love the third one. Glad your tax issues were resolved in your favor.
ReplyDeleteI like the delicate look of these. So well taken, lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful delicate flower and your images are superb.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful these are, Gail.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Double D, and have a wonderful time in New Orleans!
Wow, these are beautiful Gail :) I hope you have a great trip and glad all is resolved for you too, hope your beloved had a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteWow, these are beautiful Gail :) I hope you have a great trip and glad all is resolved for you too, hope your beloved had a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! I wonder if they'd grow here? Glad your IRS issues were resolved and happy, happy birthday to Double D!! I hope y'all had a great day!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I LOVE this blossom, and to think you have twenty of them!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and I went to read about that brave young woman.... The age of my daughter... I am so sorry... Michelle
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail! Nice to hear someone else has a fetish for diamonds and silver!!!!!! yay!
ReplyDeleteOh my stars girly.. Just look at these shots. Truly amazing.. So happy to hear your all clear with the IRS. That must be a huge relief.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Lovely flowers! The lavender/purple is so pretty. Happy belated birthday to Double D, and congrats on all your other good news.
ReplyDeleteOh Gail, you have outdone yourself. Every single one of these photos is stunningly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday to DD.
Have a wonderful trip to see your daughter!
charlotte