Mountains Around Us!

One day as we driving through our new surroundings I said to Tom: "Will we ever get tired of seeing the mountains?" I am just amazed each time we are out and about -- whether driving or walking -- at the beauty of the mountains surrounding us. No, they are no huge mountains like the Rockies, which I have only seen from the air, but beautiful close-to-earth mountains that add a special dimension to every day outings! Above is one of my very favorite views that we enjoy as we drive the short distance from our home to visit our niece and her family.
Another aspect of our new surroundings that makes life so special is the mix of homes, businesses, and agriculture. When we arrived in July, the cotton plants were rather small and non-descript. As time went on, I watched them with delight noting the maturing plants and waiting excitedly for the cotton blossoms. I had only seen cotton plants with the fruit (bolls) on when we visited on previous December or early January trips. So seeing the flowers was a greatly anticipated experience for me. Here is a field of cotton in bloom. I did not get close enough to experience a fragrance, if there is one; but just the beautiful white flowers was reward enough for me:-) Now I am watching the flowers turn into "fruit" and anticipating watching my first cotton harvest!
This last picture shows the mountains at twilight. This is a view that we have the privilege of enjoying any time that we are out and about in the late evening. I especially love walking at this time of the day. For one thing, it is much coolers, and the desert sunsets have such beautiful depth of colors.
I hope you have enjoyed experiencing "my" mountains via my blog. If you would like to experience them up close and in person, just let me know. Our guest room is ready and waiting for you!