What is blooming!

These pictures are from a week ago....I just walked around the yard and took some pictures of things that happened to be blooming! This is like a double daffodil I think......growing on the east side of the Mae House.

Also on the east side of the Mae House.....a clump of gooseberry bush growing in an old maple tree.

Ruler of the universe!

Lots of this growing everywhere in the yard! Redbud tree blooming...in the background is this cool bushes we got from my parents' house with tiny white flowers.

I love the way the lilacs smell! I am not sure, but this may be called some kind of quince??

Sugar Maple blooming

Grape Hyacinths that have naturalized in the Mae yard

Can't think of the name of this right now....pink flowers. My Mom and I saved these out of a brushpile the city workers made before they burned it.

Bleeding Hearts..........these are blooming even better now! Ever tried Redbud blooms in your salad?

Another shot of the white bushes!

Maybe called snowdrops? We have a couple clumps of these.

Sure enjoy the sights and smells of Spring!

To the Birthday Girl

I would like to say a very Happy Birthday to our youngest daughter! Today is her day and I hope it is a good one for her! We are looking forward to celebrating her birthday together as a family this weekend.....but for now Happy Birthday!

Welcome Spring!!

Lots of daffodils blooming here to welcome Spring! They are a cheerful and welcome sight after such a long and snowy winter!

Saying Goodbye

What a wonderful Spring Bouquet!!

That's what I will be saying to my career at the end of May. I turned in my resignation today stating that I would be retiring at the end of the school year. It was sure a hard decision, and one I didn't make lightly. I have been thinking about this for quite some time and just decided that the time was right for me. I want to be able to enjoy some more time to do the things I want to do. Our younger daughter and her family sent me these lovely flowers at work today. It was a really pleasant suprise and one I really appreciate! All of my family has been very supportive during this time of decision and for that I am grateful! A close-up!

Do the Roar!

This is awesome! The Lion used by the local Lion's Club at their meetings. the fur around the neck appears to be the real thing....it's teeth are missing and some of the fuzz is worn off on parts of it's body. I am thinking they have had this thing around for quite some time. Anyway, I think it is awesome! you can also see part of my "red" display that I had on our front table for February. I have a green display up now for Spring and St. Pat's Day.

Respect the Squirrels

A furry visitor to our Oak tree late this winter. Looks like he is taking his afternoon nap. Probably after he stocked up on the sunflower seeds from our birdfeeders!

Good bye old wrapping paper

This is some wrapping paper that must have been a huge roll. Seems like we have used it forever! I used the last of it wrapping our older daughter's birthday gift. I think we have used this paper off and on for at least ten years......surely I must have had more than one roll?!