Aunt C's

A Visit to the Jalapeno Tree

Once again, we had a craving for Mexican food

and not just any Mexican food......

but Mexican food from the Jalapeno Tree

in Marshall, TX.

As usual, we went the back way

and I took my camera and had my eyes

peeled for Indian Paintbrush.

It should be blooming

right about now and we did find a

few blooms here and there.

My dear hubbie managed to find a

spot to pull off the road so I could

 take a few pics.

As you can see, they aren't very good ones,

looking overexposed for some reason.

I had to wade through weeds to get these

and I just knew there had to be red bugs

hiding among that ankle deep grass!

The red clover was just beautiful and

these tiny, sweet lavender blooms

were so pretty.

On the way home, just as we crossed

the Louisiana State line, these pink

 blooms caught our eye.

So, once again, off to the side of the

road we go......

With the help of my friend Melissa,

we identified this as a locust.

This was a large shrub and instead

of white flowers it was a beautiful pink

color and simply stunning.

Can you tell...I love wildflowers?

It's only downside, well it actually had two...

First, it had wicked thorns on its stems and

second, I am pretty sure it is very invasive,

spreading by runners. :(

I would love to have this out in my

front yard somewhere, but don't

think it's a good idea .

In the background, we could see

thunderheads forming so we made

our way on to the house.

Feed us and show us some country

 beauty and we are happy!

What a lovely way to end our day.............

Til next time,

                     Carolyn