One Rose

perhaps my favorite photograph....

Almost Summer

In Our Garden

Beautiful Barn

This beautiful, but dilapidated old barn is at the I-25 exit to Johnstown. It begged me to photograph it.

More Roses

More roses - lovely peach roses - from Brett - for Mother's Day!

Mother's Day

Last night, Brad brought me the most amazing assortment of flowers for Mother's Day. After arranging them in the largest vase I own... of course, I got out the camera!

more Mother's Day flowers...

MayDay!

Despite the snow and harsh night temperatures, this flowering tree has once again proven its resilience. As I took photos this morning, the first of May, I was delighted to capture the beauty of these blossoms.

Birthday Orchids

Of course orchids grow on plants... that should be obvious. But I'd never seen an orchid plant before my birthday this year, when Ashley brought me one. Weeks later, it is still blooming, profusely! This tiny plant now has six blooms. The next time I receive an orchid from my husband, I shall remember orchids don't grow individually, but along side one another, on the graceful stem of a plant.

Water Flowers

Laura gave me this beautiful potted plant for our pond...

First Potted Plant of the Season

I always, ALWAYS buy potted flowers early, TOO EARLY in the season, and have to bring them in night after night. Spring weather in northern Colorado is so unpredictable, with warm, sunny days, followed by snow and freezing temperatures a few hours later. BUT, I love those first potted plants available at WalMart, and will probably always, ALWAYS be tempted into buying them early, TOO EARLY, for many years to come.

Beautiful Friends....

A Gift

Spring is a gift, and these iris look like a bow on the package.

In Our Neighbor's Yard

More Sun-Dappled Iris

Our Front Walk

First Glimpse of Spring

Roses From My Sweetheart

My Sweetheart has a habit of bringing me roses.... for no occasion, or, in this case: for my 58th birthday. This photo shows only a glimpse of the huge bouquet.

In the Fireside Room....

These lovely tulips sit on the mantle of the fireplace in the Fireside Room at our church.

My Exceedingly Photogenic Friend....