'You Are My Sunshine'

Hello Everyone,
I planted several sunflower seeds, but this is the only plant that grew!

Today I made a Birthday card for a friend with this photograph.  Her garden is fabulous.  She loves all types of flowers and this sunflower photograph was very much appreciated.

Four women and I joined our friend of 43 years for lunch today.  She is a graceful and dear person who was celebrating her 75th birthday.

 ~ Happy Birthday dear friend~

Do you see my friend the 'Praying Mantis' on the center of the sunflower.

I was photographing the blooms with my telephoto lens and I took several photos before I pulled the bloom up close and spotted  a green speck on the center of the flower.  Upon closer observation I saw the Praying Mantis and quickly found a stick and removed it from my photo shoot. LOL

This Sunflower plant has 16 blooms I have counted so far.

Ferry-Morse Seed Co. Autumn Beauty, Mixed Colors (Holland 2011)

I cut three blooms for my 'Pink Lemonade and Watermelon' post

and

I picked three blooms today for a bouquet for the living room.

I have plans to plant more along this fence next spring.

The bloom is just opening up with the last few petals getting ready to straighten out with the morning sun. 

What a pleasure it is to share with you some of nature's amazing work. 

Thank you friends and followers for visiting My Cozy Corner

I'm joining

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Cottage Flora Thursdays @ Fishtail Cottage

Fall in Love with your Home @ Decor to Adore

Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence

and

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

Enjoy!

xo

Betty