In Full Bloom

 The stunning Texas Bluebonnets are in full bloom right now!! 

You can be driving down a plain old road...headed to the grocery store or just out running errands and what you see, looks like someone took a paintbrush and brushed the earth with the softest shades of blue. 

We have them in our area, but driving South or even South East of my little town, you can view what looks like a sea of blue. Bluebonnets stretch along the Texas highways....like miles of blue waves, dancing in the breeze. 

Best thing??  No tickets required.  Sam and I will be driving to Dallas on Thursday for a visit with the eye specialist and I can assure you, that along the way, we will pull over a few times to grab extra pictures of these beautiful flowers.  

They don't last forever, so it's important to grab those special photos during late March through the end of April.  

Here are some facts about our gorgeous Texas Bluebonnets..

1. They're the State Flower of Texas.

Bluebonnets proudly hold that title—and we take their beauty seriously!

2. They Bloom in Early Spring

Usually March through April… They are some of the first blooms we see.   

3. They Love the Roadsides

Those long stretches of highway suddenly become painted in blue.

4. They’re Part of Texas Heritage

Generations have grown up stopping for photos in the fields… Rattlesnakes love to slither through them and for this reason....I stay away!  "Not in our area, but further down in South Texas."  

5. There’s More Than One Type

While the common one is Lupinus texensis, there are actually several varieties across Texas.  

6. They Thrive After Rainy Winters

A good, wet season means a stunning bluebonnet year!

7. Picking Them Isn’t Illegal (But…)

It’s not actually against the law—but it’s discouraged to preserve the beauty for everyone.

8. They Close Up at Night

These little blooms rest when the sun goes down and reopen with the daylight.

9. Bees Love Them

Bluebonnets are important for pollinators—so they’re beautiful and beneficial.

10. They Pair Perfectly with Indian Paintbrushes

That mix of blue and red across a field? Pure Texas magic.

11. They Make the Sweetest Memories

Family photos, little kids running barefoot, laughter in the fields.

12. They Remind Us to Slow Down

For just a moment… pull over, step out, and take it all in.

I do have a few in my yard and each year, I have to remind Hector (my yard maintenance guy) NOT to mow them down.  I usually put up flags around them.  

Proud of our Texas Bluebonnets...

Shug....

* I know you all have been praying for Sam...please say an extra prayer for him this week.  One of his dear friends passed away on Easter Sunday.  Roy had cancer of the liver which makes this even more difficult for Sam.  The service is this next Saturday and Sam has been asked to be a pallbearer.  He needs strength physically and emotionally.