because I know that the end of the school year is near. YEA!!! In Southern California in late spring the Brazilian Jacaranda trees are in full bloom. It is just so breathtaking to drive down the street and see this strikingly beautiful purple tree peeking out of the neighborhood. Another really common plant in this area is night blooming jasmin. These ground cover plants look pretty all day but in the evenings (especially warm evenings) their wonderfully enchanting scent is so alluring. I choose jasmin as the centerpiece for the tables at our wedding reception. Our 8th wedding anniversary is coming soon in June and the smell of those flowers takes me right back to wonderful memories of our wedding.
I've never been so ready for summer vacation. One thing I love-hate about my job is that there is an end and a new beginning. I can't imagine living a life where I just perpetually worked week after week after week. I like being a 10 month employee and having an end to my job and new start two months later. It is also hard to get back into a work routine after being out of it for a few months. It is around this time when I begin making my summer plans. This summer we are not traveling the world but rather preparing for our world to change. We are going to set up the nursery, clean out the garage and closets, and take all of our birthing and pregnancy classes at our hospital. Today one of my work colleagues gave birth to her first child and I can't tell you how super excited I am for our baby to arrive now! The weeks are going by soooo slow to me. I am looking forward to my transition to being a mom and when I see these purplish trees I remember that that dream is just a little bit closer!
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| These are just a few of the jacarandas across the street from my school. |
4 comments:
I love the jacarandas. Can't understand the people who just always say, "but they are so messy" They bloom for such a short time and they are so beautiful. Also the Lillies of the Nile.
I know it seems as though the pregnancy is going slow but it will really pick up or so it did with me around 20 weeks. I think that after 20 weeks my pregnancy has flown by and I cannot believe I am 30 days away (approx.)to meeting our little girl:)
Enjoy your summer break!
Beautiful pictures! Around here, we have cherry blossoms that I look forward to every spring.
I hope your nausea is fading now and that you can enjoy your second trimester this summer! :)
You'd love our street... it's Jacaranda tree lined. So pretty but indeed messy (with messy sap) and unfortunately they make Sam and I very allergic. BUT still pretty. Especially when they are in heavy full bloom, looks like the trees are lit with lavender lights and the streets are carpeted with purple!
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