sprung

I know I'm a bit late with this, but I hope everyone had a happy Easter.  On the other hand, if you're Orthodox, then my timing is almost spot-on and you'll appreciate this snapshot, since you'll inevitably still be digesting your Easter celebration meal.

Spring has more or less sprung in my part of the world, and we have been graced with some (but not too much) beautiful weather.  It sometimes feels like counting chickens before they're hatched, though, as yesterday was chilly and windy, and today.....

...today is rainy and cold.  However, the grass is greening up, and it will soon be time to torture the offspring with endless sessions on the riding lawnmower.  Some things in my garden (namely the ones which have escaped being sat upon by two large dogs) are beginning to unfurl.

Others remain tightly furled.

These peonies are getting ready to put on a show- it's funny, last year they only had a few modest blooms.

It's the time of rakes and shovels and rubber boots and gathering twigs and branches and burning piles....and picking up doggy doo... I keep my eyes peeled while doing so, though, because inevitably I'll come upon a treasure....

like this little woodland violet...when it warms up a little, I'll take you on a spring wildflower ramble.  Bring your boots.