Storm Front Moving In

The Blue Flower Blossomed

When I took a picture of this same blue flower a few days ago, I did not realize that it had not bloomed yet. Here it is fully opened.

Return of the Lily

This pale orange lily was so beautiful, I could not walk by without getting a shot of it. I love the pale, almost pink, hue of the petals.

Return of the Pink Flower

Yellow Flower

Apple Tree

This is our apple tree, the tree that started the fruit tree frenzy here at the Russell's.

Pear Tree (without the partridge)

This is our pear tree. I will admit that they don't look much like a pear just now, but the whole family is still anxiously waiting to see how they will taste!

Peach Tree

My family has four fruit trees in our yard. We have peaches, apples, dwarf pears, and our latest addition is a cherry tree. This summer is the first year when there is fruit...and the whole family is very excited at the prospect of eating our home grown peaches... yum!

Little Blue Flower

Isn't it funny how sometimes the most annoying things can turn out to be the most beautiful? I was taking pictures of these little blue flowers in my back yard when this little worker bee flew near me. Annoyed, I was swatted the pest away. I was pleasantly surprised that this picture featuring what I saw as a nuisance turned out to be so wonderful!

Face of a Child Part 4: David

This is David, my very handsome (and energetic!) little brother. He is three and has somehow managed to take control of all three of his older sisters, especially myself.

Climbing Roses

These are my favorite part of the garden, my climbing roses. As you can see, they are just beginning to bloom.

Pink Flower

This is a flower that I planted near my climbing roses (I'll post about those next time). I am notsure of what they are, but they are quite lovely.

Driving Through Farmland in the Rolling Hills of Kentucky

This little road leading to the red barn is burned into my memory. It reminded me of home; the sound of the wind whipping the grass and cows mooing as a storm blew over the horizon seemed altogether familiar to me. I know that I had never been there before, but I loved that strange feeling and sat there for some minutes simply enjoying the feeling of belonging I felt looking down this little lane.

But who knows why we have feelings that can't be explained? I really don't know, so perhaps I should lay off the sentimental sidenotes and just stick to taking pictures.

Zoo Day Part 4: Miscellaneous Birds

Zoo Day Part 3: Snakes

Although I am not fond of snakes (horrible things!) my little brother kept pointing them out to me and asking me to take a picture. I posted these in honor of my little brother, David.

Zoo Day Part 2: Goats in the Meta Zoo

When I took this goat's picture (above) he heard the shutter click and gave me a look I can only describe as disdainful (see below).

Zoo Day Part 1: Loving Lorikeets at the Louisville Zoo

I was visiting the zoo with my family and got some fun shots of the animals at the zoo. The Lorikeet exhibit was wonderful, they let you in with the birds, and they will land on your head. When there are not many people there, the birds will play with the women's hair.