San Diego - A great beginning to retirement...

The waves were high and the surfers were happy!

Ocean Sunset

Coast Guard Station at Point Loma

The water was shimmering

So fun to see a sea star

The tide pools at Point Loma

A Curlew

This Fish was made from "trash" that washed up on shore at the Chula Vista Wildlife Refuge

An afternoon in the White Mountains

The Pine trees smelled delicious

 Wildflowers were in bloom

Love these puffy clouds!

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There was a rain storm headed our way

On the way home, we stopped to capture this sunset

Rainy Day Ducks

Okay, here's the plan

I'll go first

Then just follow me!

Grand Canyon, North Rim

Sunset on the North Rim

Angel's Window - peeking at the Colorado River

Looking Down

I think he saw me!

We couldn't stop staring at the canyon

Evening at the lodge.  So peaceful!

Northern Arizona

Laura's new friends

Yes, Buffalo!

Silver Banded Skipper

If I put them by the fire...

 This was my week- end knitting project.They are traveling with me and going to a special girl.

Hollyhocks

I have tried to grow Hollyhocks for three years!  

 I had some old seeds I found in the drawer, and decided to try one more time

 Last fall Sarah and I (mostly Sarah) threw some outdated seeds 

 in the garden.

 They are finally blooming!

 Hollyhocks and Bells of Ireland.  A nice combination for

 a spring garden.