Contest for the First Lily

For decades and decades, Keith and I each guess he day we think the first orange day lily will open. Closest guess wins. Today was the day! Not one but TWO lilies spread their petals. One on either side of the back walkway. They are so beautiful and lush this year. The rain and sun have made them grow as tall as me. Well, Keith gets the crown. He guessed today, right on the nose. Every year it seems a little earlier. When we started guessing, it was mid-June. Then the week after the 4th of July for a few years, then a little before. And so it goes. Adaptation is one of the wonders of the world!