planted a tree . . .

yup. we had a tree planted in our front yard today, a Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant tree otherwise known as Delonix regia. I don't think I ever saw one of these magnificent trees until we moved to Florida a year and a half ago.

We rented a house when we first moved here, and this tree was right around the corner from us. The most amazing tree I have ever seen. If you check that photo out, move left to see the previous photos and some of the blooms up close.

Can you see now why I HAD to plant one?? And right after the tree was planted, Frieda sent some rain from Scotland!!! First rain we have had in weeks and weeks!