Blossoming Spring

 When we left for Georgia a few weeks back our region was still wrapped in a winter chill that was keeping most signs of early Spring firmly at bay.  Now, we have arrived home to a different world.  All the trees and flowers are starting to awaken and the first jay birds are making their appearance. The bunnies are popping out of their burrows.  It won't be long before we begin to spot small flocks of robins feasting in the early morning dew on the lawn.

Usually the Tulip Festival takes place in mid April, so I was surprised and please to learn that we had not completely missed the flowers this year.  The day after we arrive home last week I called a friend and we took a quick drive up to the fields.  While we had missed the peak of the blossoms, it was still quite pretty and well worth a lovely walk through the fields and gardens.

The exquisite color combinations are always such a joy to behold. I could sit for hours and look at them.

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While nothing quite so spectacular is happening in my backyard, Spring is still making its mark.

The lilacs are just beginning to open spreading their lovely perfume.

 And the creamy petals of the apple blossoms have a beauty all their own.

Spring is such a lovely time of renewal and the reawakening of the senses after the long quiet of winter.

Out in the orchard dwell wee little fairies,
      Busy with bud and with blossom at last.
See how they work with their palettes and brushes,
      Tinting the apple-trees brightly and fast

Pink and white blossoms, so dainty and fragrant
      Laden with promise of good things to come,
Softly the breezes are stealing their perfume,
      While o'er their beauty the busy bees hum.

Mary D. Brine 

 

I will be sharing the photos from our trip soon.  May the Lord bless and keep you.

Adieu!