Spring In Texas

[Ecurb Noselrub]

What I can't understand is why so many parents think it is okay to pull off the side of a major highway to take family photos in the bluebonnet patches.  There are plenty of safe areas to take pictures with them.

Plus, more than one person has been bitten by a copperhead or rattlesnake in the bluebonnets. But, such photos are a tradition. 

[Ecurb Noselrub]

Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower.  Enjoy:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy.  Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were?  My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.

Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.

Correct.  Castilleja indivisa.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castilleja_indivisa

When you find bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and verbena all together, it's one of the most beautiful combinations possible. 

[Squid]

Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower.  Enjoy:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy.  Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were?  My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.

Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.

Correct.  Castilleja indivisa.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castilleja_indivisa

When you find bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and verbena all together, it's one of the most beautiful combinations possible. 

I've been on Facebook way too much because I was looking for the like button to click on your post...

[Happy_Is_Good]

Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower.  Enjoy:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Yeah...Texas does have the most beautiful Wildflowers and Sunsets of any place I've ever seen.  Also, were having a very cold spring - and this is wonderful considering how hellishly hot it can become.