My Red Crape Myrtle ...

has never looked prettier. This is a really slow grower. We've had it for about 6 or 7 years.  It is on the east side of the house. I think it would like more sun and more water but it has done fantastic this year. I love it. I wish it bloomed all year but summer through fall is good enough! I had to lay on the grass to get some of these shots and the east side of the house is on the road. I don't think some of my neighbors understand why they see me in this odd positions all over the place but ya know what...I don't really care. I love the excitement of getting a pretty shot and I just do what it takes.