Before the Season Turns Again

As summer fades

And fall ever so slowly appears

We thank the sun for all her gifts

Yet watch and hope for the clouds

That darken the sky bringing THIS

Before leaving us with a few more glimpses

of vivid color through fall

when the seasons hues turn again.

(If you didn't already, do click on the link above.)

Okay, Okay Enough

I know, okay, okay, enough with the lavender farm.

This is it, I promise. For now anyway.

Nestled into the Landscape

More views of the lavender gardens in Sequim, WA. The clouds and wind were shifting across the grounds at a pretty high speed that afternoon. It made holding the camera steady challenging, but it filled each in-breath with lavender scent. A fine trade off.

Lavender chairs, lavender beehives and lots of large lavender rubber balls were nestled into the landscape. The wind talked, the light sparked between clouds and our hair blew high enough to make us feel tall.

Cake Top

Every once in awhile the urge to sneak a smidge of an unattended cake is ALMOST too much to take. Definitely bad form at a wedding. Even a family wedding. Glad I had age and experience in such matters holding me back when I saw this one. Still...