The Summer months are great months for growing things, and our yard has a variety of flowering plants which demonstrate some of the creativity which the Lord build into the growing things He has provided for our enjoyment and amazement.  Some of the names escape memory, but the blossoms are nice to see.

A new addition to our yard this year, these blossoms top a plant which is already colorful in its own right.

A friend from Hawaii has some Plumeria in her yard and decided to share some with us.  We are happy that it seems to be doing well so far from Hawaii.

Two varieties of Bougainvillaea display their bright red colors in different parts of the back yard.

This Urn Plant (Aechmea fasciata) cactus displays a pretty blossom which lasts for many months when once they have bloomed.

This Epiphyllum cactus blossom didn’t last very long but was very showy while it lasted.

The Peruvian Lilies which sister Jewel gave us years ago have thrived in our yard.  This year we added other colors to enjoy.

Of course, it isn’t only plants which are growing for our enjoyment.  It is fun to see our family grow and we enjoyed having Stephen, Meagan and Ryan with us to celebrate Jan’s recent birthday.

Because he lives in the area, we are enjoying the chance to see Ryan grow, and we are looking forward to a short family reunion soon with not only Stephen, Meagan and Ryan but also Andrew, Alissa and our other three grandsons – Levi, Elijah and Silas, who will have undoubtedly done some serious growing since we were with them last.