Bluebonnets

A few weeks ago when we were headed to the airport, Madisen pointed out the bluebonnets growing on the side of freeway. "Look mom, there is our state flower!" Her statement was strong and it hit me like a ton of bricks- we are raising our children as Texans and this is our state flower.

It seems they pop up almost overnight and they're only here for a few weeks, but their beauty can be seen along the freeways and in all the open fields. We headed for a quick photo shoot before General Conference while dad was working- and it was the tail end of the 'season'. I started with my point and shoot and then realized, too late, that my phone takes better pictures. Getting 4 young children to smile when the sun is bright is nearly impossible. But we have a good memory.