Smiles

Where did this day go? Some days just fly by!

I've been tracking this flower at the pond ever since I spied the first tight bud several days ago. This photo was taken this morning with that first bud fully open. It think it's just stunning. 

I just looked it up in my plant identifier....and the name made me smile! It's called sneezeweed....or swam sunflower! Now I love it even more. 

This is a montage of the past week's viewings that I made for Alyson...starting with that first bud that caught my eye. I think the tight little buds are so interesting with their little bumpy stripes.

I don't think I could love it more...and there are tons of buds coming. I'm going to keep a close eye on it....it will make me smile every time I walk by. 

Jay and Janice are coming for dinner and cards...and that makes me smile too.