Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day 2011


Early morning - shortly after sunrise


A little later - about 8 a.m.

Looking down the lane

Fig tree - with a bit of Fall color!

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2011!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

November - Heading Towards Thanksgiving Day

November days are winding down. 


Beautiful birthday Chrysanthemum!


Almost 80 - or maybe higher - today! It's been an odd week for weather: high 80s one day, with low 50s the next!


Seems like we were just celebrating Halloween and all those family birthdays, but now it's almost time for Thanksgiving Day! Happy Birthday to Paul and Anne Marie in November! Not nearly as many family birthdays as in October!



The camellias are starting to bloom. It seems a bit early but maybe they're early because of the warm weather.



The first camellia picked for in the house! 


Sunday, November 06, 2011

Florida Fall

It's Fall!



Blue skies


Mild temperatures


Suddenly .... a "Nor'easter"!



Dark and gloomy - only mid-afternoon!


Then some trees start changing


Dogwood seeds
My mother used to collect the seeds on her walks and then later plant them, starting new Dogwood trees all over the property.  She especially liked lining the paths and driveways with Dogwoods. So very beautiful in the Springtime when they're in bloom!



A slight hint of Fall coloring as the leaves start changing


The red seeds add a welcome bit of color


As do the Cardinals Guards when they start blooming