Why do peonies all have to come at once and on a week that rains? Their blooms are so heavy that their poor stems can not hold them up. I have read there are new hybrids that have sturdier stems. But I love this bush! I will have to look into the cage or stake solution for next year.
Anyway, brought dozens of peonies inside yesterday. I didn't want to just leave them lying on the ground. They are so beautiful. And now, this morning, I am sneezing and sneezing and sneezing! And "Henri" is alarmed by sneezing. Each time, he has to jump up and put his arms around my neck and hug me! Will I survive this peony explosion?
Our drawing/painting class had it's first outing of the summer today. Every year, our good friend Sally, invites us to her place in Lake Point Towers. One of her windows overlooks Navy Pier.
The view is breathtaking. Quieter now in the morning, but as the day wore on, activity was bustling down there.
Chicago is so beautiful!
It seems, most years we go a little later in the summer and choose to draw outside on the "Garden Floor", but it was quite windy and chilly yesterday so most stayed in and set our sights on something from the 20th floor.
This was a lovely little view with lots of activity. Below is my start on a little watercolor. Ilove this little watercolor pad. It's almost 8x8 and a perfect little size for toting around on these excursions. 
