Thursday Already

I'm such a bad blogger!  I know I promised to catch up with lots of good Iowa photos, and here it is, already Thursday.

I'm staying at my brother's for a few days.  Here is how I start my mornings.  There is something so comforting about drinking my coffee from these cups I remember from my childhood.

Everything is so green here.  These giant trees are something we don't have a lot of in the Salt Lake Valley.  Here in Iowa, neighborhoods are full of thick groves.  I love seeing how the scenery and the local colors are so different in various parts of the US.  As I flew over, from my sweet window seat I watched the landscape change from browns and reds to lush greens.

These trees are full of birds.  I can hear their chorus singing.  I set out for the backyard, intent on capturing some good shots.  They darted across the sky, from one copse to another, faster than I could snap the camera.  Then they hid so well that I just couldn't find them!

These babies have moved on.  I think I saw dad in the backyard.

Pay no attention to the reflection in the glass!

I do have a thing about doors and windows.

These little chamomiles grow everywhere here.  I love their apple scent.  I pinch off the yellow bud and squish it between my fingers to release the aroma.  Mmmmmmm:)

I hope you are having a lovely week.  I'm going to keep trying to find some birds.  I know there are cardinals here, and I would love to snap a good photo of them!