Spring in Alabama

This weekend we went to Bessemer Alabama and visited some old plantation houses. Spring has came to Alabama and Wayne took this picture of a purple flag. Many people don't think much of flags they seem to be too common, but flags hold special meaning to Wayne and I. Naomi Geraldine Swift Hays, Wayne's mother loved flags. They were one of few flowers that grow in the alkali soil in Magna. They came up early in the spring and was a sign that winter was over and summer was not far away.

When Kip was a young boy he want to do something special for my mother. So one Saturday after chores he took his little red wagon up to the canal bank and filled it with flags. He made many trips and planted his gifts of love in front of the fence in the front yard. Later many of them were moved to the back yard, but I can't see a purple flag without remembering my brothers gift .

Bessemer Alabama is South of Moulton and Spring is well on its way there

I am not sure who is hiding on the blossoms.

Here is a picture of me doing my missionary work

Love Mom