Backyards and Birthdays

My butterfly garden changes weekly. Here are a few shots of what's blooming now. Well - I'm cheating. The beautiful hibiscus bloom is on friend Laura's deck.






SILLY BIRD IN HIS NON-GILDED CAGE




Natalie turned 18 on the 4th of July...here are some snapshots from our family party, which included Steve's fireworks...no photos of those.

HERE'S WHAT 18 LOOKS LIKE


PARTY BALLOONS in RED WHITE & BLUE


COUSINS


NATALIE.KYLE.CELESTE.KERRY



DYLAN REACTING TO SCREAMING MIMI FIREWORKS



MAMA/GRANDMA



TOOTSIES


SISTERS