These photos are mostly mine, taken over the last month in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. But the adorable baby owls were captured by one of my brothers in his Wisconsin backyard. All the bird lovers in my family were envious of his owls.
In Massachusetts, I was especially drawn to flowers against fences, including my own Black-eyed Susans. Success at last! I’ve been trying to grown more native species for some time now.
In Rhode Island, I enjoyed looking at second-hand shops, art galleries, and unexpected decorations like this hydrangea-covered tank.
John got a permit for a fire on the beach so the kids could make s’mores, and Erik broke up logs for it by jumping on them.
The painted rock offered words of wisdom for protecting the environment, including turtles.
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You have some really pretty flowers there. This is a beautiful time of year. I’ve never had a fire on the beach. It looks like fun.
Just got back to MA from RI, and the black-eyed Susans are really going crazy! I love native flowers!
Wonderful shots,! Ah, summer.
I may be too hot at times, but how can I not love it?
SO much summer in one post! I had to laugh about your excitement for black-eyed Susans–we have them EVERYWHERE! When they are happy, they take off and show up in places you never intended. Be prepared. The beach photo is very nice and the baby owls–wheeee!
At this point I don’t care if the Black-eyed Susans take over. Ask me next year.
Beautiful pics. Good memories from summer 2019
Maybe you will make s’mores with the gang when they are in Sweden next month.
I love them all! Flowers, owls, quilt ,and fire on a beach… happy vibes!😀
At first it seemed too windy for the beach fire, but it helped to have it in a pit.
Beautiful pictures! The owls are so cute. He’s lucky to have gotten such an amazing photo!
I know. Since when do three live birds sit still and smile for the camera?