Saturday, April 15, 2017

Chasing Bluebonnets

Spring flowers weren't necessarily a 'thing' in Arizona.  Cactus blooms are lovely, but quite unapproachable.  I'd admire them in passing but never made it a goal to take family photos with the blooms.  But when in Rome.....

Texans seem to take this seriously.  I read countless articles about how the early spring heat were causing the state flower, bluebonnet, to bloom to early, thus possibly affecting events and tourism.  I didn't understand why it was such a big deal. One morning I was surprised by my breathlessness.  I was on my way to the east side and was approaching the on ramp to Wurzbach parkway.  To my right was startled by the deer--and the bluebonnets.  And I couldn't stop thinking about that moment.

Caught up in the hype, I excitedly told Naysia we HAD to find a field of bluebonnets.  That weekend we were going to take a small road trip to Hill Country for the money shot, and started out on Wurzbach again.  I made a u-turn at West Ave and then turned right into a very small parking lot off Wurzbach that really isn't a lot at all. 

Before us was a small pond, Panther Springs Creek and a lovely field of bluebonnets!  We were hooked!!  Over the course of 3 days we went back everyday for pictures and adoration.  I believe the height of the season is over, and although we never made it to Hill Country to have the full experience I can see why folks look forward to this time of year. It truly is a sight to behold. 

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