Summer Blues

I discovered the pretty blue wildflower in the top photo in our yard today.  It was growing among what looked like some weeds that needed pulling.  Now that I know we will have flowers to enjoy, no pulling will be necessary :) 

 

Our most frequent patio visitor is the skink.  We see multiple skinks skirt across our back porch and patio everyday, their bright blue tails glistening in the sunlight.  They love to bask in and soak up the sun!

We're also enjoying the summer brights ~ the black-eyed-susans I planted this spring are in full bloom now and are dazzling!
 

Jasper loves being outside.  She's such a mellow kitty, just loves to roll in the sunshine.  The skinks often go right under her nose and she just watches them pass.