Parents' Backyard

Had a nice and relaxing time visiting my mom in Michigan. Every time I visit I always seem to do a couple things: drink beers, get sushi and udon noodles at Ajishin, and eat dim sum. It's a strange but delicious routine. This time I also spent a couple minutes in the backyard waiting for the morning coffee to brew. Always a lot of interesting stuff back there:


Leaf of a Tricolor Beech. As the seasons change, the leaves' variegation also changes into different combinations of green, pink, white, and copper. Variegation is a real word.


Top-wise view of some type of bearded lily.


Japanese Maple. The old house in Rochester had one that was actually two different colored ones grafted onto each other. Sweet.


And I have no idea what these are (edit: I think they are buttercups)

It was a bit sad leaving since I left Quentin there (an annual ritual). But just like me, I think he deserves to get out of the city for an extended vacation once in a while.