Noticing all the flowers today and Kahlua takes a turn at modeling

[Nik]

Today as I was in the yard I noticed a bunch of fresh buds and flowers on bushes that I had thought were just bushes. Flowers are popping up all over the place. I even got Kahlua to pose in front of one of the more impressive flowering bushes.





The tree in front of the house also suddenly has lots of tiny pink flowers on it.


The bush in the photo below has only one single bud. I am excited to see how the purple flowers turn out. I love purple.



Speaking of purpler there is this beautiful tree with little clusters of violet blossoms all over it.



And we also have a white flower covered tree.


Here Diesel is guarding us from a robin that dared to land in his yard briefly. He chased it off and is guarding the perimeter.


And of course there are more photos of model Kahlua because she is just so darn good at it.

 

[Nik]

Here are a few more of Kahlua modeling.




At some point Kahlua got tired of posing for the camera and gave me this look.



And followed that up with this.



And then we were done.

 

[Pastor Dave]

I cannot quite fathom all the flowers you have there....wherever you live. I like that last pic of your "best friend" with the tongue out of the mouth. Very interesting with just a bit of naughty included.

 

[Sheila Braund]

Today as I was in the yard I noticed a bunch of fresh buds and flowers on bushes that I had thought were just bushes. Flowers are popping up all over the place. I even got Kahlua to pose in front of one of the more impressive flowering bushes.

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The tree in front of the house also suddenly has lots of tiny pink flowers on it.
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The bush in the photo below has only one single bud. I am excited to see how the purple flowers turn out. I love purple.

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Speaking of purpler there is this beautiful tree with little clusters of violet blossoms all over it.

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And we also have a white flower covered tree.
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Here Diesel is guarding us from a robin that dared to land in his yard briefly. He chased it off and is guarding the perimeter.
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And of course there are more photos of model Kahlua because she is just so darn good at it.


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Kahlua is so beautiful! Love your flowers too. I think your 5th picture those blossoms look like my cherry blossoms... You'll have to let me know. Thanks for the pictures

 

[Nik]

I got a few more decent photos late this evening.

I love this one of Diesel.



And here is a nice close up of those lilac colored flowers.



And this is Kahlua’s favorite place to lay in the yard.


She also keeps hiding her balls in that. She thinks I dont notice but I do.



The two running



And more Diesel

 

[Jakesmum]

Your lilac colored flowers are lilacs. One of my most favorite springtime scents! Ours are going to be late coming this year, it's just starting to get nice enough for the trees to even think about getting leaves. Khalua is just precious! Diesel is a great guard dog.

 

[Zeela]

I got a few more decent photos late this evening.

I love this one of Diesel.

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And here is a nice close up of those lilac colored flowers.

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And this is Kahlua’s favorite place to lay in the yard.
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She also keeps hiding her balls in that. She thinks I dont notice but I do.

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The two running

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And more Diesel

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Wow! Beautiful pictures! Diesel is absolutely Gorgeous!

 

[Nik]

Your lilac colored flowers are lilacs. One of my most favorite springtime scents! Ours are going to be late coming this year, it's just starting to get nice enough for the trees to even think about getting leaves. Khalua is just precious! Diesel is a great guard dog.

Thanks for the info Jakesmum! I know nothing about plants and flowers. I did notice that they smelled amazing as I pass the tree. <3

Diesel is a very beautiful boy. He hates having his photo taken so it is always difficult to get him to stay still and look at the camera. He purposefully tries to ruin all photos I take of him. And he knows I am taking a picture even if I try to be sneaky or switch devices. If I have really good treats to bribe him he will allow it for a little bit.

 

[Nik]

By the way - question for anyone who looks. The photo of both dogs running above. Do they look like the are too skinny to you? Wondering if I should up their food intake a bit.

 

[Zeela]

By the way - question for anyone who looks. The photo of both dogs running above. Do they look like the are too skinny to you? Wondering if I should up their food intake a bit.

I think they look perfect.

 

[Jakesmum]

By the way - question for anyone who looks. The photo of both dogs running above. Do they look like the are too skinny to you? Wondering if I should up their food intake a bit.

I think they look happy and healthy.

 

[Pastor Dave]

Great photography !!!

 

[DennasMom]

"Your lilac colored flowers are lilacs" - I was going to say the same thing!

The "bushes" are Rhododendrons... they are everywhere here in the Pacific NW, and brighten up springtime with their generous displays of flowers in all shades of the rainbow. Mine are just about to pop, now!

 

[DennasMom]

The ground cover is Vinca - you might have missed the awesome display of purple or blue flowers that puts on in early spring, too. I have that covering about 1/2 of my front yard, I love that stuff!

 

[Nik]

The ground cover is Vinca - you might have missed the awesome display of purple or blue flowers that puts on in early spring, too. I have that covering about 1/2 of my front yard, I love that stuff!

Yes I saw some purple flowers in that ground cover. People kept telling me the bushes were oleander or azelea and poisonous to my dogs. Glad to hear that they aren't. And the lilac smells amazing. The purple buds in one of my photos above just bloomed its first two flowers this morning also. Will try to add that flower shortly. I hear we are about to have a storm and the sky sure looks that way too. Very cloudy today.

 

[Jarena]

Kahlua is so cute, with her tongue out! Wow Diesel is stunningly handsome!

 

[Boxergirl]

I don't know. The Rhododendrons we have around here have tighter flower clusters than what I'm seeing with yours. They do look a bit like Oleander to me, but I'm definitely no expert. You might consult with a local nursery just to be sure. I was going to suggest that you call someone to take a look around the yard for you if you aren't plant savvy. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Nik]

Here is the purple flower that just bloomed today

 

[Nik]

And here is Kahlua being adorable

 

[Boxergirl]

Now that looks like a single Rhododendron and it does look like the rest will bloom into a cluster. Why are flower bushes so confusingly similar??

Kahlua knows she's adorable.