Smelling the roses

I was going take pictures of a cute little boy today.  But the weather kept threatening to blow up so we rescheduled it for next weekend.  Since we were already in town, we picked up the youngest daughter and took her with us to the Tulsa Rose Garden.  Not sure if I have mentioned this before or not, but..... I like taking pictures of flowers.  It was difficult to get the pictures in focus today with the wind blowing so hard.  The smell of roses was thick even with all the wind and the sun did peak out from the clouds a few times.

Keep in mind Tulsa has been hit with strong thunderstorms the past two days so the flowers were a bit beat up.

Here are a few of my favorites.

I fell down while walking down some stairs.  I think it embarrassed the family more than it did me.  I don't know if that means I am finally getting used to being a klutz OR if I just don't care any more.

The walk was uneven just enough that when I put my right foot down my ankle gave out.  Thank goodness it was the bottom step that I tripped on so I didn't have too far to fall.  I did NOT drop my camera.  I kept a tight grip on that baby with both hands.  My knees are a bit sore since I couldn't catch myself and hold the camera.  The ankle is a bit sore too.  So far there are not any bruises or limping.  I do have some scratches on my arm.  I don't know where they came from?  Maybe I brushed up against some of the thorns?

Huh! I guess I am still lacking grace.  Yes, I know that one of the photos I posted was not of a rose, it was a clematis.  Clematis flowers have been beautiful this spring!