If flowers had personalities...

the hydrangea would be like a lion, confident, bold and strong willed.  It might have some delicate aspects, but as a whole it's nature states "look at me, I am the show".

when i grow up i want to be a fireman.

gone fishin'.

End of another summer memory.

Traditions can be as plain and simple as ending a fun summer day with a bowl of vanilla ice cream and a scoop of sprinkles.  Even though the ice cream is gone, and gone with such velocity it was, the memory lingers still, bringing back smiles of satisfaction.

happy birthday dear courtney, happy birthday to you ...

cool 10 minutes then remove from pan.

green leaves.

grilled.

Waiting for the two minute whistle

I close my eyes and I go back to 19__, well a few years anyway. The weather is the same,hot and steamy. The sounds are the same, joyful screams of relief and delight. Even the smell of chlorine hasn't changed. Ahhh summer days at the city pool, cool memories. 

full of blooms.

coneflower.

sweet cherries.