Forkner Family - Texas Bluebonnets!

This sweet family lives next door to us, and let me tell you - I count my blessings every day. Not only are they GREAT neighbors - fun and friendly and all around great people - but Jess, the mama, is the proprietor of Objects of Confection, an amazing artisan chocolate company. Let that sink in for a moment. Our neighbor... is a chocolateier. When she brings her work home with her, we often get samples. (Thank you, thank you, thank you.)

And then, as if that wasn't enough, they had this sweet baby! I know she can't always be happy, but I swear - she is always smiling! That smile was a perfect compliment to the Texas bluebonnets. I do love Austin in the springtime!

 

Bluebonnets!

Bluebonnets are a big deal in Austin, they're a sure sign of spring and I'm pretty sure it's state law that everyone have their picture taken with them. This year's bluebonnet crop was particularly amazing, something to do with all the fall and winter rains. I don't think I've ever seen so many wildflowers in my life!

Harrison didn't like the bluebonnets QUITE as much as we did.

His favorite spot was on the sidewalk. Away from all the pesky flowers.