The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

To celebrate Easter and all of the Spring glory, my friend Z surprised me with a trip to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. We talked about going last year, but missed our window of opportunity as it is open for 10 weeks March - May.

It was gorgeous! Acres and acres of the giant strain of Ranunculus known as Tecolote.

I just barely crossed the tape to capture this shot. And no flowers were harmed, I promise, in the taking of this photograph!

Notice how there are only a few yellow ones in a sea of red? I think they're the extra special ones.

Up close and personal.

Perfect rows.

And a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, just beyond the windmill.

Me and Zee.

A good old fashion tractor ride...

"I want a John Deere tractor and a half an acre field..."

So if you're headed to Carlsbad or on to San Diego, stop by. They have a great picnic area and lots or room to roam and smell the flowers. There's a Sweet Pea Maze, Rose Gardens and a huge Poinsettia greenhouse. A flower lovers delight! (Oh, and the Carlsbad factory Outlets too... :O) )

Feeling HOT HOT HOT!

We took a Sunday drive today and ended up in Carlsbad. Ziad wanted to surprise his son, Alex with a visit. We weren't planning on going to the beach... but ended up there, unprepared! Still a fun day of laying in the sun, people watching, walking around and enjoying the day!

Carlsbad is one of my favorite beaches ~ it's usually not crowded, easy to get to, FREE, and has a decent surf.

Here's Z. He's modeling the new "roll-up-your-pants because you forgot shorts" fashion!