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A moonflower came up wild at my backdoor. You have to love those bird droppings. I would have never planted the flower there because it is now covering up the sidewalk that leads to the grill. But, given the fact the moonflowers are having a horrible year, there was no way I was going to move it. I'm so happy that I left it alone. If you've haven't read my journal, moonflowers are just a wee bit special in this household. Sadly, this year's crop of moonflowers are absolutely pitiful. I've had maybe 10 blooms all summer.
I guess God heard me when I told Brian, "I think Kaity has completely left us...not even the moonflowers are blooming," because only a few weeks have passed and it looks like someone has put miracle grow on this plant. The last several nights have been heavenly. You walk outside and the aroma is awesome! I am convinced that when I see Kaity again, her hair will smell just like a moonflower. 
I've been having a "not so good day." Not only is her anniversary coming up but my sister told me two days ago that she might be moving to Seattle, Washington. Everytime I think about her leaving I start to cry. Today I took off to the bathroom and had a good wail. I know that moving might be good for her and Eddie but the thought is simply breaking my heart. She and I have never been apart.
I guess my sad mood was sensed and a moonflower bloomed this evening. It is peeking in my door as I write. I can look up from my desk and see it perfectly. I think it is Kaity letting me know she is still here.
This year's crop of moonflowers are no higher than 12 inches and hardly any blooms, but this "out of place plant" is at least 4 feet in diameter. It has the biggest trunk I've ever seen on a moonflower plant.
Click the photo above and you can see how close the flower is to my backdoor. After smelling the flowers so close to the house I've decided to move all my beds closer next year. Hopefully temperatures next spring will bring them back (they are supposed to be annuals in this area but they are slowly learning to adapt). I've really missed the moonflowers this year, but one beautiful flower during a dreary time makes up for the lack thereof.
 UPDATE!!! This morning Becca told me she wasn't moving until Levi is out of school (another 3 years)...if at all. *Insert jumping, high fives, and all other moving emotions of happiness*
UPDATED 8/8/08 Becca took this photo this morning since I'm traveling. There were 15 blooms last night. It's almost over the sidewalk! She thinks there will only be 4 blooms tonight. Maybe she will check tomorrow night too. If she does I'll let everyone know.
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I check them everyday but only little buds and short, stubby plants. I did snap this photo yesterday. It is a hummingbird perched in a nearby tree. It's not really clear but he was so far away. 
