The Hills Are Alive

This very famous song runs through my head every spring when the wildflowers appear.

We live next to a "pond" that provides my grandchildren with ducks to feed, fish to catch, and it provides Bob and me with the soothing sounds of the fountain {lit at night} and the occasional "creature".

We do love it.

Especially when you remember we are from the Land of 1o,ooo Lakes and are now living in a semi arid climate, this little dab of water is a very welcome view!

But I never love it more than April when the wildflowers appear.  I am sad to say I don't know any of their names, except for the bluebonnets, and they are on the opposite bank.  I will learn though ~ promise.

 I know these pictures are kind of far away and only give you a glimpse, but today was just a beautiful day, and I had to take a couple of pictures.  I was luckily housebound today, and had to take a book and sit on my patio and stare at this ~ poor me!!  It was delightful.

 Then, this afternoon I had to make a quick trip to pick up a kindergarten girl and take her for ice cream. She can't possibly be 6 years old!  But she is.


                      Where did this baby go so quickly?

 She's still my baby girl, but they grow up even faster than your own kids did!


                               Happy Birthday Elizabeth!!


                                       You are so loved.