It's Official!

Sunday was the first official day of Spring!  I am thankful that I live in a place that has all four seasons. Each one has it's own beauty along with good and bad points.  I must admit that I'm not too fond of winter, although it can be so pretty.  Bad roads and being cold all the time makes me really appreciate Spring!
So, the snow has melted, and there are a few signs of the season in our yard.  Here's what it's looking like.

 In the front yard are piles of sticks and acorns that came down after the snow fell.  Bob was busy raking and had 4 more piles like this to take care of.

In the side yard, the daffodils popped up.  Soon they'll be blooming!

Speaking of blooms - the crocus are almost ready to open!

 In the back yard, there are lots of things that hung on through the winter.  These red berries provide a nice splash of color.

 The sedum, which were quite a deep red, have faded, but are still pretty.

 Bob will soon be cutting down the grasses to get them ready for now growth, but until then I enjoy their golden beauty.

 These were purple coneflower.  They've gone to seed, and hopefully will start some new plants.

The maple tree is starting to bud!

Here's one last dried flower.
The weather report says there may be more snow falling this week.  I hope they're wrong but  before you know it, new flowers will be popping up and I can't wait!

"As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, 

cold and heat; winter and summer, day and night."

Genesis 8:22