That was our primary goal when we set out on our little about-town adventure yesterday. I know if we don't get more rain soon, the colors and beauty will start to wither away.

We started out soon after sunrise. As we headed around town I was amazed at the lush green and many areas of flower colors. But we did have to watch for it.

Oh, and butterflies were everywhere! Especially on the back roads. Simply unbelievable.

All and all, a beautiful day. We may still get more rains, if we do, I'm sure I'll be out looking for more photo ops!

It's been several days since the rains, and there was a decent amount of dust in the distant hills.
The ducks at the park were resting in the grass. They looked to me like they were actually panting in the heat! But, they did have water nearby if they wanted to cool off.
Ok, the green here is in the water, but still, I loved this dragonfly!
We stopped to admire a field on the edge of town filled with this green ground cover, and butterflies!

The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be.
~ Robert Fulghum