It is one of those gray days where the sun is totally obscured by heavy bulbous rain clouds.
Yet Charlie Ross is totally fixated on this wily squirrel.
It runs across the power lines at lightning speed, a big nut clamped in its mouth.
I love the way the purple morning glories look thrusting up through the chartreuse sweet potato vine. What a divine contrast!
Here’s that squirrel, safely ensconced in some tree branches, where Charlie can’t see him. He is ready to have his treat.
Still, mid-September, the vines wind up everywhere they can grasp onto, reaching toward the sky.
Still the butterflies are hovering over end of season flowers.
Butterflies are self propelled flowers – R.H. Heinlein
Sharing at Elaine’s Sunny Simple Sundays.
That’s my Charlie!,
Judy
I just love all of your nature photos! Sweet baby squirrel, what a cutie. We still have a couple who come up and tap on the kitchen window when they are hungry, and will take a peanut right from our hand. Abby’s even feeding them in Austin! Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather.
That squirrel is so adorable. We have them too and my littlest loves them.
Brenda, those are great pictures, especially of the butterflies and squirrel! We have butterflies everywhere here, but they are too fast for my camera.
Your squirrel makes me smile… we have three fox squirrels that live in our trees… we always refer to them as “our” fox squirrels. 
Hope you have a good weekend!
Yes, I have seen that same intense stare on you know who. The squirrels are frantically burying nuts and having a great time removing flowers from pots to hide them. After all, who needs flowers right? Bentley is exhausted and is napping right now because of his relentless squirrel chasing duties. And you dear girl have changed your blog yet again. It’s lovely! I admire you and Claudia for having the guts to tweak!! Have a great weekend.
Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Brenda,
Beautiful photos as usual. I always love coming over for a little visit to see what you’ve been up to.
The summer is winding down even though I hate to see it end, although it has been nice to go outdoors in the mornings for some cooler temps. It’s a great time to catch those last few pictures of the plants.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Jana
Your pictures are fantastic today! Love the squirrel close ups! As always you have the greatest pics! It’s 107 here today, so glad it’s cooling off somewhere.
The squirrels nut is as big as he is….poor Charlie Ross, maybe one day.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Wonderful pictures !! I hope your having a great weekend!
You got some great shots! Charlie would go crazy here – way to many squirrels.
Charlie Ross would love hanging out in my backyard with my boy Kensie!! Yes, I’m quite familiar with that fixated gaze. Kensie goes bonkers over squirrels and neighborhood cats.
Love the photos of the zinnias and the butterfly but the one of Charlie Ross is my favorite. I always love seeing pictures of your little pups.
I’m not a squirrel expert, by any means, but I wonder if that squirrel is female.
Hi Brenda! love that last photo of the squirrel.
I especially love the photo of Charlie Ross! so sweet.
Pat
Hi, Brenda, beautiful photos! Just love seeing your fur babies and the little squirrel! You are amazing at filling your yard with pretty flowers in such a short time and with all the problems
that have occurred since your move to OK. So glad that you can now be outside again!!!
Your new website looks wonderful.
Hugs, Maki
Great photos! I have been seeing a lot of butterflies here on our property too!!
XO KRis
Love that butterfly shot Brenda.
I know you are so happy to be outside again enjoying your September garden.
Hugs,
Laura
I love ALL of the pictures but that second squirrel one is just phenomenal! AND CUTE AS CAN BE!
Entre la NATURALEZA, un@ no se siente nunca solo!!!
GRACIAS AMIGA, UN ABRAZO
Brenda,
I love the new look. I am going to make a change when I get back to Florida. As usual, beautiful photography.
Carol
Hey just wanted to give you a quick heads up.
The words in your article seem to be running off the screen
in Safari. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know.
The design and style look great though! Hope you get the issue solved soon.
Thanks
You take the best photos! What kind of camera do you use? Happy Sunday Brenda!
hugs, Linda
Oh that squirrel with his scrumptious snack is just adorable!!!