I really enjoy having this pond in my back yard.
The sound of the water falling sneaks in through my bedroom windows when they are open.
It is a constantly changing little place which makes each visit to it unique.
Late Saturday I went out to enjoy some perfect afternoon air and feed my fish, and I was pleasantly surprised by another stalk of those shimmery lavender flowers which made an appearance back at the end of June and haven't been seen since.
I do not understand when or why those flowers bloom, but will take them as they come.
This morning I went back out, knowing that those flowers would be gone, but still holding out some hope that they may have lasted more than 2 days this time.
Nope!
They were pitifully withered with the whole stalk sadly drooping down into the water.
It wasn't a sight to share, you have to trust me on this.
I was so distracted by those purple flowers that I didn't take notice of something new amidst the duck potato plant.
I just can't take myself seriously saying duck potato plant!!
Ha ha ha, they are the tall stalky guys in the above photo.
Do you see the speckly brown stalk there in the center with the bloom type pods near the top?
Anyway, if it is that plant, then those buds should turn into pretty white blooms soon.
I got mightily distracted from that stalk though and quickly when I saw what else was going on at the pond today. It is in the above picture, it just isn't obvious.
Here is a different view of the speckled stalk and it shows our new little visitor.
Do you see him. The lovely green frog!
Here, let's get closer!!
His eyes are shimmering gold and shiney black.
Oh, to have a camera someday and be able to show you what I am seeing!!!
He was very kind to be nice and still for my photography session.
I just love frogs!!!
Before I go I wanted to show you this too.
I have always noticed water lilies laying flat on a waters surface, haven't you?
Well, they don't come to the surface flat. They are curled up and slowly unfurl as they approach the water level.
I hope you can make out the purple spotted curled leaf there in the center. It is rolled from both sides toward the middle. It will open up and be a nice round lily pad.
Okay, I have got to go.
I have bunches to do today, but had to quickly share those few beauties from the pond .
