I took this the morning that I picked the pineapple.  And I have to agree with everyone else I know who has grown one.  They taste nothing like the ones in the grocery store.  Ripening on the plant makes a world of difference.

It is long gone now, of course.   Still haven't planted the top we saved, but will do so.  The original plant produced two pineapple plants and the second one is still growing.  No flower yet.  This one stunted the growth of the other and it didn't really take off until this one was about done.

Guess What?!!!!!

As my daddy used to say,

"It's perculated to decent sufficiency!"

Of course, he was talking about his morning coffee.

Not I.

THIS is what I'M talking about......

It's turning YELLOW!

And while I was out on the lanai doing my happy dance, I took a picture of the little stick my husband planted early this spring.  This summer's tropical weather has really caused it to leaf out.  No flowers yet, but she's just a baby plumeria.

I didn't go out in the yard to take pictures of the bigger plumeria trees but did get a shot of one with a big clump of flowers that was close to the screen.  They are all doing wonderfully well this summer.

And, Beau....yes, he's doing great, too.  

But he still hates my camera and won't look at me unless I'm holding a treat.  He's completely well again and we're so grateful to Dr. Borecky and the great guys and gals at Day and Evening Pet Clinic in Palm Harbor.  They are absolutely the best!

New Beau and New Painting

Our Beau's skin is all cleared up and he is perky and acting like a puppy once more!  So happy!

Magnolia
Watercolor on Paper

And, I'm getting the hang of the watercolor pencils!

Yes!

Happy, happy, happy!