Purple Memories

Spring is definitely moving in our direction! For the past couple of weeks, we have had nothing but sun (well, ok, we did have a drizzle ONE day), fresh wind, and 70-degree weather.

Sunday, as is the norm., we went up the road to eat Sunday dinner with the Grandparents. As we drove up and got out of our car, we were delighted with the beautiful patches of brilliant purple flowers in their yard. The picture below really doesn't do the effect justice, but this is one of the patches (click on the image to view it larger).

This is what the flowers/weeds look like up close. Does anyone know it's name?
All the cousins have been fascinated with these flowers as they've grown up, and I'm sure the little juice cups in the Grandmother's cabinet have held literally thousands of these little purple blooms over the years.

{This post posted in loving honor of Trissy and Uncle Alvin's two youngest daughters - Jaylyn and Jewel - and in memory of the countless hours making mudpies under the pecan trees. I love you!}