Peonies!

When my family and I left on vacation a couple weeks ago, I thought for

 sure that I would miss the entire bloom time of my herbaceous peonies--

and for the most part, I did.  I was, however, able to find an armful 

of these exquisite blooms still in peak condition.  

Naturally, I had to share them on our blog. 

 During the Spring and early Summer peonies are a much sought after 

flower choice for brides.  Why Spring and early Summer?

This is peak season and generally the only time they are available.

Gifts from the Rain

Okay, so I know that this isn't a flower, but I have to say that I LOVE fungus in all it's wonderful shapes and forms.  When I take a walk in the woods, my friends and family all think I'm weird when I get excited about the different varieties to be found on the forest floor.  When my youngest brought this mushroom in from our waterlogged yard I had to take a picture--so like a flower, but not quite.