"Consider the flowers of the field..."

"Consider the flowers of the field, they neither labour nor spin but I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these". Matthew 6:28

I was reminded of this verse today as I sat admiring the colours of the flowers here in the garden. We had a day off from school yesterday which was really nice. I have to admit I was getting a little tired of sitting trying to understand what everyone was saying all the time and its been really hot these past few days too - too hot for a Scottish lassie like me!

The Arevalos had American friends over this morning for brunch. We had a lovely spread of fruit, tea, toast, bacon, eggs and pancakes with syrup! The kids were given a paddling pool as a present too and so we spent the rest of the day filling it up. They had a great time splashing about while I took some photos and tried (unsuccessfully) not to get soaked by Franchie!

Their back garden is beautiful and its such a pleasure just sitting out in the sun or at night when its cooler, reading and watching the birds. I've not found any spiders yet - for that I'm really thankful!

Some exotic looking flower

Garden complete with new paddling pool

Another exotic looking flower perhaps an orchid?