From the front porch

Sunday morning from the front porch … a 360 view from just in front of the front porch with an exciting finale :)

It was a beautiful weekend! Some dark skies, some sun breaks … enough sun on Sunday that I was able to mow before what is supposed to be a rainy week. Lots of walks, play and just hangin’ out on the front porch … and enjoying the gorgeous colors of my porch pots!

Saturday afternoon walk

Entering Lupin Lane…
I don’t remember the grasses ever being this tall, plus they are nearly overgrowing Lupin Lane. It feels a bit jungle like.
Emmett thinks it is pretty funny!
Peek a boo view of the mountains. Dark skies all day with a few sun breaks, but the clouds and the very green grass made for beautiful contrast.
This little flower is about the size of my thumbnail … very pretty, BUT unfortunately it is Orange Hawkweed, a noxious weed in Montana, which is required to be controlled or the state will do it for the landowner … and send the bill! So, took the photo and then pulled the plant.

State of the wildflowers on June 27, 2020: The lupin are nearing the end of their blooming time. Mariposa Lilies are still going strong and there are so many! I saw the first “common harebell” today: small purple bell shaped flowers … not showy, but such pretty shapes. There was not a LOT of Indian Paintbrush this year, but more than I’ve seen in some years. I love when there is a group of lupin, paintbrush and mariposa – beautiful colorway! The mystery [to me] is how high the woods grasses are … why? And especially as I had such high hopes for my yard after the mild winter, but my yard … gah … not a LOT of grass. Thankfully there is green stuff, it is just not grass … and it still needs to be mowed. Minor issues!!

When your life goes sideways, you have to bend

The lupin growing in the root area of the tree that fell down … suddenly had to bend…
It occurred to me that it was a timely metaphor. Their life literally turned sideways and so they bent to once again grow upright, toward the sun!
It also helps to get cute, colorful, summer wellies :)

Things I like

A pretty vignette in the woods: lupin, mariposa lily and a decaying tree.
Auggie in sunshine!
Peppermint and Spearmint on the window sill: the fragrance is wonderful.
Peace at home.

Morning Walk: Ep 1

On Instagram, I often posted the morning walk views in my story, which I LOVED. So, I am thinking that I’d like to sometimes post morning walk views here … and sometimes “Day in our life” posts … hence the Ep 1 (Episode 1).

Today: 6/23/2020 … the morning walk.

Mariposa Lily: there are an abundance of these, this year … so pretty!
In addition to the begonia, impatiens, coleus and mints … I bought more succulents. They did so well last year and even survived over winter.
Technically …. AFTER the morning walk: coffee on the front porch :)


Happy Tuesday!

Angry Bird: there is always one!

Usually, it is a robin that decides to attack the window. I think this is a Junco. Anyway, he is A.N.G.R.Y. and noisy and I’m guessing has had a headache for the 3 days he was upset with his reflection.