Garden Update ~ Everything's in Bloom!

When we returned from our trip, I was pleasantly surprised to see all the new flowers that opened up while we were away. Not only were they fully in bloom, but looking extremely healthy and HUGE, due to the rain we got during that time ~ thanks, Mother Nature ;) The fluffy white stuff you see all over them is from the Cottonwood trees ~ they've been spreading their seeds around the neighborhood for weeks now. Not only does this stuff clog your gutters and the storm drains, but it irritates my nose and throat to no end. It's one aspect of Summer that I do not look forward to each year, but it's a small price to pay for fun in the sun and the rewards that come with it.

Multi-colored petunias that sit by my side door ~ love 'em!! A pot filled with Calibrachoa, Lobelia and other annuals.

This is my "mini" foxglove ~ it's actually quite big and spilling over with flowers

A sea of yellow coreopsis standing at full attention

Beautiful clematis ~ this year loaded with blooms

Avens ~ so sweet and a pretty shade of red

Happy Father's Day!!

We can’t forget the dads of the world ~ Happy Father’s Day to you all! I am so lucky to have a wonderful dad who has always been extremely generous with his love, support and encouragement. Dads are so underrated, aren’t they?? The role of a father is so important to both daughters and sons. In my case, the relationship with my father set the groundwork for how I expected to be treated by all men, and I think it helped me pick a pretty good guy to marry.

My two favorite guys in the world!

I think John Mayer said it best:

“On behalf of every man, Looking out for every girl You are the god and the weight of her world

So fathers be good to your daughters, Daughters will love like you do. Girls become lovers who turn into mothers, So mothers be good to your daughters, too."

Have a Happy Day!