THIS is pretty much how it all went - Ryder wouldn't sit down & Paisley was very interested in the ground...
yes, I picked one for him to hold, I know it's against the law.
Well, the flowers were beautiful anyway. maybe next year...haha.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Texas Bluebonnets!
It's bluebonnet season in Texas, and for those who don't know (only my non-texan readers that is) it's the time of year our state flower blooms and where ever they are you will find children running and parents chasing begging for them to sit for 5 seconds to get their yearly photo. It only last a couple weeks depending on the weather, so off we went last Saturday to take our turn. I had high hopes. They had both just woken up from long naps, the weather was perfect, the sun was setting, we had a perfect spot picked out and they were dressed and clean. If you've seem our constant attempts at a family portrait in recent post you'll understand that this was no different. All I wanted was one picture of my 2 beautiful children sitting in the bluebonnets looking in the genral direction of the camera. One day I will appreciate these very candid photos that we captured. ;)
THIS is pretty much how it all went - Ryder wouldn't sit down & Paisley was very interested in the ground...
yes, I picked one for him to hold, I know it's against the law.
Well, the flowers were beautiful anyway. maybe next year...haha.
THIS is pretty much how it all went - Ryder wouldn't sit down & Paisley was very interested in the ground...
yes, I picked one for him to hold, I know it's against the law.
Well, the flowers were beautiful anyway. maybe next year...haha.
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Just to dispel a local urban myth...it is NOT illegal to pick, trample, or trod upon a bluebonnet, although it is generally considered poor Texan etiquette :) I know all good Texans believe this one, but Just Google it if you don't believe me...
It's illegal to pick them from private property that isn't yours! And in this state it might also get you shot. :)
Then there is this... the only relevant legislation contained in the current penal code concerns the reckless damage and destruction of public property, which can be interpreted to include excessive removal or destruction of plant life. In other words, shoveling up stretches of topsoil to transplant wildflowers, a practice that is not uncommon, is certainly prosecutable.
Really the biggest thing about the trample, trod and pick thing is that bluebonnets, like many wildflowers, need to "go to seed" for them to replenish for next year. If you pick 'em or beat 'em down stepping on 'em you won't see 'em next year.
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