Darn beetles are killing my pretty flowers!

These amazing looking delicate little beetles are destroying my zinnias, one leaf at a time. I know, I know, at least they aren't destroying the zucchini right next to the zinnias, or the tomatoes, but come on! I want to have it all, vegetables AND flowers in tact. 

  Flower carnage.

At least they haven't eaten all of my pretty flowers... yet. Now enjoy some pretty flower pictures.

There it goes again, on the hunt to kill more of my pretty flowers.

 

Tulip study

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Warmer Weather on the Mind

It is another day of snow here which means I have warmer weather on the mind. I won't be able to escape the cold for at least another month, so I took a few minutes today to find some images that remind me of the days of warm walks to the park, sunshine until nine, and trips to tiny towns along Lake Michigan.

A walk in the neighborhood

When the weather was warmer, I would take a daily walk with my little family through out our neighborhood. Of course, yesterday was our first day of snow. Hello winter! Here are a few shots from the warmer days of walks and afternoons in the park. 

Firsts and lasts

It was a beautiful weekend again here, and it seems as though the heat isn't quite ready to leave - thank goodness! One of my husband's friends owns a boat, and he invited us on a last minute trip down the river. It was the first boat ride for our daughter, and probably the last boat ride of the season. So we packed up some goodies and set out to enjoy the architecture and the weather one last time this year.

Saturday Farmer's Market

We have recently discovered a farmer's market that sells the most amazing donuts - the melt in your mouth kind. Just delicious! They also have a pick-up band that plays some great folk music. We were singing along to "Country Road" in between devouring the donuts.

Of course, I always end up leaving with a bit of a wish that I could buy all of the flowers there. Some I have never seen before like the cabbage roses or the green puffs (not sure what they are called), and some bring back great memories of my wedding - check out the red coxcomb. A great way to spend the Saturday morning and get away from the city for a few hours, but we were back doing laundry - Louise was trying to help.

I hope you are enjoying the Indian summer we are having. It's just gorgeous outside! Happy Saturday.