The Rose-breasted Grosbeaks passed through on their way north and spent a few days......we didn't have quite as many this year as last and they were pretty skittish.....not a lot of great pix.....beautiful variety today everyone....thanks for letting me post a pic (or three)...... ~Kathy~

jeaninwa.....there is some crack pot going around starting forest fires....20 of them so far. ...2500 acres of forest were lost in this one....animals running all over town, across the highway.....people panicking(car accidents everywhere during the evacuation)....senseless confusion. :0( Hwy 24 is still closed, people are stranded and can't get home, Woodland park has run out of gas. The entire police force has neighborhoods closed off to keep "the arsonist" from gaining acesss to the mountains/woods, while they fight THIS fire..... bengardening.....I appreciate ALL the firefighters that worked to put all those fires out. 9 are sitill burning here in Colorado, but are mostly under control. Thank goodness your DH is such a good person and is willing to help out.....he's very special!!!

Ron, that is precious--both pics! Nicole, are those your very own lupines? Lovely! Jodi, did you risk getting hit on the head with a coconut? :-) Kat, love your money (plant)! LOL Casey, that's a stunning shot.

Yes, I wish lilacs had a longer blooming season. They perfume my whole yard. Iris Orinoco Flow, new to me this year: