Bluebonnets!

If you live in Texas, then you understand this post and if you don't, here's a little explanation.  What many people probably don't know about Texas is that they have gorgeous wildflowers (at least here in Central Texas).  Every year in late March/early April, the roadsides and fields are filled with beautiful wildflowers, especially bluebonnets.  Not being a native Texan, I have to say it really is awesome to see.  And it is a Texas tradition to take pictures of your kids in the bluebonnets.  People actually stop on the side of interstates in a patch of bluebonnets just to take these pictures.  That seems a little too extreme to me.  Last year, I took some with Evan in a poor patch of them at a park.  This year, I was on the hunt for a better place and one that was not on the side of a major roadway. 

So, here they are!  I found this small meadow of bluebonnets although I think technically, it might have been private property even if there was no sign.  So, I took my pics quickly and left which is too bad because I really wanted to experiment with my new camera and try some interesting shots.  Instead, I settled for trying to at least get one that looked good of the kids before I got busted for trespassing.  Maybe next year when Caitlin is older and can sit up I'll actually pay for some good pictures.  Or at least find a better spot where I'm not worried about being arrested!  I hope you enjoy the pics. I actually think they turned out okay for my quick work.  It was hard to get a good one of Caitlin since she couldn't sit up, but overall, I am happy with them.  If there's time, maybe we'll try to get a family photo before they all disappear.  Happy Spring!