Monday, August 17, 2009

Snazzy Zinnias



The best part about summer? Being able to pick ( or buy) a glorious bouquet of zinnias!! These are not the shrinking violets of the flower world. Nope, they are about the sassiest things around this time of year. Their hot vibrant colors just make me smile. Saturday Eva and Davis helped me pick out a bouquet for my dear, dear friend Mary Ann, who needs all our heartfelt prayers and good thoughts right now. We shared a sniff with a very friendly Dalmatian on the way out. Enjoy!

A GREAT BIG WELCOME......
to Colleen at her new Montgomery, AL Daily Photo blog. What fun to have another blog friend posting from Alabama. Check it out!

17 comments:

Gunn said...

Beautiful flowers, photos and words.
I do hope your friend will feel better soon.

B SQUARED said...

Our thoughts go out to her.

Halcyon said...

I love zinnias. Unfortunately, they have never "taken" to my yard. I'm sure your bouquet had plenty of cheering power.

marley said...

I hope they brightened Mary Ann's day. Two great photos but you know me, I like to be awkward, I love the banner photo best! :)

Char said...

beautiful colors and portraits

Unknown said...

Both are wonderful and so is your header!

Lowell said...

A warm and friendly post. Beautiful girl, beautiful flowers, beautiful dog!

Virginia said...

The lovely girl is my Eva! The cute pooch remains anonymous but he was most cooperative and we all got to pet him.

Thank you all for you kind wishes for my friend.
V

cewmont said...

I came over to thank you for stopping by my blog and to visit yours. And to my surprise I have a nice big welcome over here. Thank you so much!

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL. You are so talented. I hope my pictures look like yours "when I grow up"

Kate said...

A sweet face on both Eva and the canine. Reminds me of a post I had of my granddaughter a year or so ago. Too lazy to look for it, however.

We're vacationing on an Island in Wisconsin but our internet signal is not always strong; however, I will post and comment as often as possible. Come visit

Lori Skoog said...

Your Eva is a very beautiful child.
More great photos!!!!

Bob Crowe said...

There's that charming girl again. I have it on good authority that zinnias make good dog snacks.

Virginia said...

B,
I have her and her brother and the other 3 granddaughters on retainer. They work for snacks!HA
Saturday, she and Davis worked for pain au chocolat. Oh my yes!!!!!

Kate, I know how cold that water is . I know you're not swimming.

Thanks Lori!

Montgomery CDPB, you are welcom anytime. When you're in BHAM call me!

TheChieftess said...

Love both photos...but what a beautiful girl!!! Such a sweet face!
May your friend be surrounded by God's Light and Love...

Judy - So California said...

The zinnias are so pretty and Eva is even prettier! Love the doggie too - looks like a BIG version of my Annie. Keeping Mary Ann in my thoughts and prayers. Hope for a good report very soon.

Maya said...

Ooh, so pretty! And, I love how you've taken them with child and dog. Perfect!

Alex said...

Hi Virginia, i love the shots, great colours, what a bonnie wee lassie. Be back soon...