I wish...

This is what I wish my yard looked like.  If I could pack my parents yard in my suitcase and bring it home with me, I would.   

Looking out at the lake.

Cottage tucked away in the trees.

One of the kitty cats.

See our little visitor?

It was a little Mama raccoon.  She snuck in the house and ate some of the cat food.  The little Bandit!

Bottle tree

Violets and bunny

Malva

Feverfew

Rose campion and daisies

Coreopsis

Pink and purple geraniums and buttercups

Cranesbill geranium

Anemone

Morning glory

Rose

Monarda and mint

Alstroemeria

Views From The Window Seat

The ever changing views from the window seat.

I love to fly and I always request a window seat.  There is so much to see and I don't want to miss any of it.

Y Is For Yoho And Z Is For Zinnia

It's Alphabe-Thursday at Jenny Matlocks.  There are tons of fun posts to read here.
I'm squeezing Y and Z into one post.

First there is Y.
Y Is For Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada.

(My father's photos may not be borrowed or pinned)

Takakkaw Falls,  in Yoho National Park.  Our family camped here in the summers while I was growing up.

(this photo from the web)

I stood in the mist at the bottom of Takakkaw Falls and had the rainbow shine on my skin.  I will never forget that amazing experience.

(My father's photos may not be borrowed or pinned)

The Yoho River, a tributary of the Kicking Horse River.  (That is me in blue.)

(this photo from the web)

Emerald Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Yoho National Park.

(this map from the web)

And then  Z.    

Z  is for Zinnias.  This is no surprise to anyone.  You knew I would use zinnias as my z word, didn't you?  Inside the house in a vase or outside in the garden, I just can not resist these happy, jewel toned blossoms!    One of my very favorite flowers!   

And that brings me to the end of the alphabet.   Thank you Jenny for hosting this fun alphabet meme!  I have met some really wonderful people, laughed a lot,  been moved to tears a few times and learned a few things along the way.  

 Hope you all have a wonderful week! 

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Independence Day!

(One of the pics in this mosaic was taken by my sister.)

Stay cool and enjoy the holiday
weekend with your family!

(family photos may not be borrowed or pinned.)

X Is For Xavier

It's AlphabeThursday at Jenny Matlock's  and the letter of the week is X.  

X is for Xavier.

Saint Francis Xavier.

The Church of St Francis Xavier, which was designed by Barry Byrne,  is known locally as  "the Fish Church".   It is located across the street from Rockhurst University.

(this photo from the web)

(One of the photos in this post was borrowed from the web.)

Rose Garden

I love roses, so we wandered through the city rose garden last night.  The rose bushes were already past their prime, but a few blooms were still putting on a show.    I wish I had taken pictures a couple of weeks ago when they were at their peak of perfection.  

Staying Cool

The only way to stay cool on a day like today.

Jump right in!  The water's fine!