Gradient purple and pink sky with silhouetted light poles

These gorgeous flowers are from a bouquet I received for my birthday. It was an amazing bouquet with a stunning array of such colourful and organic looking blooms, so pretty. I haven't been able to photograph the flowers as much as I would like to because of the heat. But I did actually managed to get this photo today although I don't think it really does them justice.

Athens street with buildings and purple jacaranda tree

In Texas, we get to see Monarch butterfly migration twice a year. Once as they fly north from Mexico to northern United states and during southern migration back to Mexico for the winter. I have fond memories as a child living up north and finding monarch butterfly larvae on milkweed plants. Their habitat is unique, and we need to ensure that this species is enjoyed for many more generations.