Friday Smiles 122

I finally remembered it was Friday and showed up in time to link to Annie at A Stitch in Time.

I had intended to show this last week because I know some of you, my British friends, had no idea what Memorial Day was all about.

It's mostly about honoring the men and women who have died in service of their country (the USA), but it is also a time when people fly flags and decorate graves.  Of course, there is one fool who had to stand in the middle of the road to get a few photos, too.  Thankfully, no one hit me while I was out there taking photos.  These photos were all taken here in Wichita, where I visited a dear friend's grave once I got back from my trip to visit my Grandparents graves.

These are the flowers I left on my friend's grave.  The two pots I left on my Grandparents graves were larger.

But of course, what REALLY made me smile this week was

although it's been too wet to mow, the garden has really loved the rain.  This is the first time ever

I've had three blooms at the same time.

And look at their colors.  They are called Queen Elizabeth roses

and they seem to be enjoying the rain and moisture they have received. 

I hope my roses have put a smile on your face, because they certainly have MINE!!

Please visit Annie for even more Smiles as we start the weekend in smiling style.