Happy May! The month started off in one fantastic way - with a trip to Belize! We just returned a couple days ago, so pictures are coming soon. In the meantime, I met my friend Brittany and my SIL Katie at the Portland Rose Garden yesterday. It's one heavenly place when the roses are in bloom - and it isn't even currently at its peak yet. Maybe we'll go back next week!
Bowen loved the flowers at first...then was pretty much just interested in his airplanes. :)
Lots and lots of unopened buds, still!
These (above and below) were absolutely gorgeous!
And this striped beauty was incredible, which you can't really tell from the photos.
Above is from my digital camera, below from my iphone. The stripes still aren't as lovely as they are in person, I promise!
Look at those huge rhodies below!
Like I said, he was only interested in his airplanes. And bringing some to fly at the amphitheater is a MUST!
Hangin' out with cousin Liberty:
...and having serious discussions about the roses.
Kiddos and Brittany found a BIG antpile. Fascinating!
Five of these blooms below were all on the same stem! Such color variation is amazing.
The following are iphone pics:
A nice woman let Bowen and Liberty pet her dog for awhile. Bowen totally LOVED it.
It's been years since I went to the Rose Garden, but I simply must rectify that and make it a yearly trip like the tulip festival. :)
