Almost 2 months after Spring's official arrival, I think it's finally here. We had snow and cold all through April and even into May. Today, May 19, is only our 3rd or 4th 70 of the year. Last year, my flowering crab tree was completely bloomed on May 2 (and I have pics to prove it) Today it is budding, and it should be bloomed this weekend. If we're lucky. But there are other signs that spring is finally here. For one, the grass is green and has already been mowed once. Our pear and apple trees we planted last year are starting to bloom. The birds, frogs and coyotes are singing us songs all hours of the day. Tractors are out in the fields, though most need duals to not sink into the still wet earth. We have slept with the bedroom window open the last few nights. Our first thunderstorms have come and gone, leaving some hail damage that we need to take care of. The wood/deer ticks are out like crazy. Softball season has begun (and the team is 3-0!). We grilled and ate dinner on our screen porch the other night. Bears, eagles, swans, and other critters have been sighted. The trees are about 40% green. Our lawn is filled with "daddy-lions," and "mommy lions" (simple May flowers) have been found in the woods. A hummingbird has been seen buzzing our azalea bush. I have 2 tiny blooms on my lilac bush. My peonies are starting to peek out of the ground.
It must truly be spring. Finally. Welcome, Spring! We have waited a long time for you!
Pear blossoms
Mr. Toad (whom Marley took quite an interest in!)
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Yay for Spring! I thought it was funny about the lawn being mowed twice--one of my biggest surprises when we moved here was that the grass stays green here all winter! And that means it has to get mowed...luckily the growth does slow down over the winter, but still...it's a chore!
Wow, what a toad that is! We get itty bitty frogs & occasionally a salamander but no toads like that!
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