Gather ye rose buds . . .

. . . while ye may!  Otherwise, you might miss something wonderful!  It's summer, the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing and the blue jay is visiting my deck!

Lantana, Banana Red

Yes, the height of summer brings lots of things, but it is especially time to get outside for a picnic, dip in the pool or river, or just a nice evening stroll.  I tend to stay indoors because it is hot. I am reminding myself with this post that I must gather goodness while it is here!

(Without an evening forest stroll, I would have missed the delicate lavender in these weed blossoms! Beautiful!)

Enjoy!

Tulip Day

Recently my daughter, my two grandsons, Padraic and Owen and I went to a nearby Tulip Farm for the afternoon.  I thought you might enjoy a photo diary of the day. (and more photo practice!)

Owen romping in the field!

Padraic enjoyed the 1913 Steam tractor!

My favorite one!  Blushing Beauty