What do I have in common with sunflowers?
We both get droopy when those rain clouds roll in!
And just so you can see that it finally did bloom....
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! I love, love the color of the sunflower.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely. I droop when it's rainy too. :)
ReplyDeleteNice to see that they did bloom! I don't think I've ever seen a sunflower that color before ~ pretty!
ReplyDeleteNice to see that they did bloom! I don't think I've ever seen a sunflower that color before ~ pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fall color. I love them!
ReplyDeleteLOL... preach it sister! *Ü*
ReplyDeleteI agree.. it is a beautiful color... glad it bloomed too... My garden has not done well this year... This season was far to short....
Lisa
What cool sunflowers, and you all need that rain to keep it so green.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color for a sunflower!
ReplyDeleteMichele
You are living in the wrong place my friend! That is what I miss about Western WA! Wanna switch? Apparently we won't be getting any rain for another month! Just sunshine.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics! That sunflower is amazing!!!
:0) Brittney
Beautiful! It took it's time coming didn't it?
ReplyDeleteJust saw you over on Sunshine & Lemonade and thought I'd drop by for a visit. Cute blog! Love the sunflower pic and metaphor. I posted a WW pic about my garden, which had sunflowers, a couple of weeks ago. Yours is such a pretty color :).
ReplyDeleteGlad I dropped by. Hope you are enjoying the first few days of fall!
Hey, we both had sunflowers today! I LOVE the red ones, I've got to find seeds for those next year. Your pictures are just great!
ReplyDeleteKristiana
When I seen the flower in the rain I thought of my hair drooping. I was close. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!