Yellow shrubs~Mellow Yellow for 101209

I took this pic when we were in the Alabama Hills, near Mt. Whitney, this past weekend. The fields there were covered with it. We went looking for fall colors and these were in full bloom and they dotted the landscape. I don't know what they are...anybody know? I caught these in the early morning light. Mellow Yellow for Monday, October 12, 2009.

Rocks~That's My World 100609

How many times have I driven by these rocks on my way to the horse ranch? Too many to count! But, Saturday morning, the early morning sunlight was hitting them just right and I had my camera with me, so I stopped to take a closer look. I love the soft morning light! That's My World for Tuesday, October 6, 2009.

Autumn has arrived! Mellow Yellow Monday for 100509

Last Monday, it was 107 degrees (officially) here in the desert. My thermometer read 109, but what's a couple of degrees? Today's forecast is 80. Think about it...from 107 to 80 in one week! That's a big change. And, our bodies haven't adjusted yet. So, this morning, the kids will have to bundle up for school and I'll take a sweater (it's only in the 50's here so far...) Up in the mountains, the leaves continue to turn yellow and the fields are fallow. Mellow Yellow for Monday, October 5, 2009.

Meadow and Mountains~Scenic Sunday for 100409

I went for a drive in our local mountains yesterday morning. It was crisp, clear, and cool. What more could I ask for? Scenic Sunday for October 4, 2009.

Camel at the Living Desert Reserve~Camera Critters for 100309

This handsome(?) fellow was at the Living Desert Reserve in Palm Desert, CA. Don't you love all his facial expressions? Camera Critters for 100309

Rainbow over Canyon de Chelly~SkyWatch Friday 100209

It was pouring just a few minutes before I took this picture over Canyon de Chelly, but the sun came out, and so did a beautiful rainbow. SkyWatch Friday for October 2, 2009. Canyon de Chelly is one of our favorite places in the desert southwest.

Temps are falling~Fall is here!

Okay. I admit it. FALL is here. Last week, we were still in the throes of triple digit temps, but yesterday it was only 99 degrees and today will be about 93. Our nighttime temps have dipped, too. This morning, it is only 65 degrees and by next week, temps will be in the 50's at night and 80's during the daytime. I'm glad that summer is over and we can turn off our overworked air conditioner and open up the windows! Here are some signs of fall I found up in our local mountains last weekend. It's time to clean off the front porch, hose it down, and get the BBQ ready for some family dinners and time to decorate it with autumn things.