Swinging under the magnolia

Yesterday afternoon - after the celebration of First Reconciliation but before the evening Mass - I sat outside on the swing underneath the magnolia tree.

When I opened the windows in my living room that overlook the front yard I couldn't help but notice the beautiful blooms on the tree, and, given the beautiful temperatures, I simply couldn't stay inside in work. Instead I finished reading Sacramentum caritatis on the swing.

As I sat there swinging gently back and forth I couldn't help but see the possibilies for some pictures. I took this facing the grade school and I rather like it.