Oh, one of these years I'm going to take you up on that. I've never really seen snow. (Well at least over 2 inches.)

RYC: ha, well I definitely grew up in the suburbs of Houston as well.  What you say is true, flooding is a monthly occurence.  It's almost as if it's a season that we anticipate.  I just found it amusing that it contrasted so greatly with the random ice storm.  Ha, I think there were even a couple of murder stories as well.  Even I have beome so numb to those that I don't notice them sometimes.  Sad isn't it?

Well I hope that you're having fun up there in the ice and snow of Chicago!  I know you must miss our great state.  However, I'm sure you are representing us well.  :)

hahaha! Yes. We have intestines of steel. I probably should have finished off my peanut butter too, instead of trashing it;)

I put their names on the post. Better?

You're awesome...I had figured that I wouldn't be able to determine the scientific name if I couldn't find a picture! That is definitely the right plant.

You seriously need to post on your blog, btw.