Heat Wave, Lantana, Blue Sky

It is a good day to stay inside, I spent over an hour early this morning watering everything that the hose could reach. When I was finished, the dogs and the cat were all laying in front of the door as if to say, hurry up and let us in. I took a few pictures for the Sunday Blooms. I liked the way these turned out. Nothing is prettier than blue sky. The last photo is marigolds, the others are Lantana, I am sure people in the south will wonder why I grow Lantana at all as I have heard it is weed like in the south. I grow it as a pot plant because it will not survive Iowa's winters.

First Sunny of the Summer

My first sunflower bloom of the season is starting to open up. Sunflowers are such happy flowers!

Sedum Bloom

Thought this little sedum bloom looked like a star so will post in it honor of the stars and stripes.

The Clintons were in town today so we went to see them, it was fun but HOT HOT standing in the sun.

Red, White and Blue

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July everyone!

Pretty Lilies

Lilies are my favorite flower, if one can have a favorite that is. I am already browsing fall catalogs for more bulbs. It is getting hot again and we could use some rain, there is some in the forecast for tomorrow, I am hoping the weatherman is correct, what are the odds of that happening? :)

Tag You're It

While reading blogs tonight I came upon a Tag You're It on Carol's blog to post seven random things about myself. While mine will not be as interesting as Carol's or as long........lol.

1) Not many people know about my blog either. Not my coworkers, even though I consider most of them friends, we have all worked together for almost 20 years.

2) I hate sports, everyone in my family loves sports, I would rather watch grass grow.

3) There are a lot of weeds in my garden.

4)I wish I had went to college and been a librarian.

5) James Michner is my favorite author.

6) No mid life crisis here, my goal is to get old enough to retire.

7) I have two grandsons, perfect ones of course. :)

And to make this a little bit interesting I am going to post a picture as well.

After reading this if you would like to play Tag You're It, you have been tagged :).

Day Tripper

My Daylilies are in their full glory right now.