Friday, April 17, 2009

signs of spring


after a cold, rainy week, we were all excited to get outside for a beautiful, sunny day yesterday.  it was hard to deny spring's arrival... especially with all these sights just waiting to greet us.

the japanese maple,... working hard
i'm always amazed by how quickly the hostas shoot through the ground.

these may be considered weeds... but they're just so darn cute

nothing says "sunshine" like a forsythia
i planted these primroses last year and watched them suffer and toil to no avail.  
what a shock to see them be the first thing to bloom this year!
and, my favorite, the pansy.  
incidentally, this particular pansy sat out in a planter all winter long.
all the other pansies were taken to the basement to "rest."  they died.


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