2.17.13

It was already spring in Florida when we visited in January. I do not remember the name of this flower, but you know I like purple so I had to photograph it.


Of course, you probably recognize the azalea blossom. Aside from violets, I think the azalea was the first flower I recognized by name. I usually think of azaleas as a February flower but by the time we got to Florida this year, most of the azaleas we saw were well into their idea of spring. 

One Sunday afternoon, we went for a walk in Orlando and saw this pretty blossom. It is some kind of tree, but I do not know its name.

Here is my little bluebird of happiness, my spring sign. They are shy and very quick. This fellow has particularly beautiful coloring but he flew off before I could get a closer shot.