Raindrops

It rained this morning. This was the beauty left in the aftermath.












This pool toy is wet most of the time. The doll has never looked better.

Backyard Hydrangeas

I think hydrangea leaves are among the most beautiful on earth. I love the subtle hues of these flowers.

This lavender one has a different shaped flower from most others.

We have spent years and not a small amount of money on Holly Tone to enhance this mop-head hydrangea's color.

Front Yard Hydrangeas

This hydrangea is unlike any I have ever seen. It reminds me of Christmas peppermints. The bush is also different than most others.



Ken and Brenda told us we could have this hydrangea if we were willing to dig it out of their front yard. It has taken a few years to come back to size because I trimmed it too early one spring.

Ponytail

Julia got a pony tail right before she left.

It was very cute.

Go to your room! Really, Missy was telling her the direction I wanted her to face.

Polka Dot Flip Flops

Julia came to visit this week and she brought a fairly colorful wardrobe.


I enjoyed some shadow shots. Check out FB for some more.

Summer Flowers

Gallardia is an excellent flower. Beautiful colors, drought resistant, a perennial that blooms season-long...what could be better?
Day lily
Veronica Speedwell
Bumble Bee

Early Morning Wake-up Shots

I went outside to check on the pool before 8:00 am. It rained last night and raindrops still lingered.
I love petunias - they have a beautiful shape, they smell wonderful, and the colors are vibrant. These pink petunias with yellow centers are my favorite.