Bluebonnets 2011

Yesterday, we visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to view the bluebonnets. This has become an annual family tradition as we went last year too. Technically, I went in 2009 also, but that was with my friend Kristy. Although, I guess I was pregnant with Jessica at the time.

It was a little overcast with a nice breeze, so all in all a good day to be outside.

Bluebonnets

The bluebonnets aren’t as prolific this year since we had a much drier winter than the previous year.

Lupinus Texensis

These yellow flowers are really pretty, but I missed the signpost with their name and haven’t been able to find it browsing the Native Plant Information Network, so if anyone knows what they are, please let me know.

Yellow Flowers

Yellow Flowers Close-up

Purple Prairie Verbena

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)

After we finally convinced Jessica to get out of the stroller (she’s seems to enjoy being strapped in), she wanted to help Daddy push it.

Jessica Pushing Her Stroller

I have to say last year was way easier getting Jessica to be still for the camera. This year she didn’t want to sit still for her Mama to take photos.

Jessica Among the Bluebonnets

James Smiling at Me

I ended up getting out her goldfish crackers to see if that would get Jessica to sit still and it did, but then she wouldn’t look at the camera much.

Jessica and James

Is Jessica Going to Sit on That Rock?

Why Yes, She Does Have a Seat

Jessica and Jennifer

Now If Only I'd Sat Up Straighter

"Oooh"

Bluebonnet Beauty

A nice lady offered to take a family photo for us.

Our Little Family

Jessica Sitting In Front of Large Buttercups

Pink Evening Primrose and Bluebonnets

Cactus Bloom

Serene Meadow

Meadow Close-up