I love springtime. The days become warm and inviting, the lawns green-up and I get to play in the yard. The beautiful flowers start to bloom and I quickly realize that the long, cold winter has finally come to an end.
The first thing to bloom is the Forsythia Bush with it's ubundant yellow flowers that are so bright in the spring sunshine. We like to let it grow wild and crazy, it really adds to a festive year!
Next is our Ornimental Plum that is found in the front yard. Wonderful pink flowers laced with a purple hue. It aways adds a wonderful smell to the air when we sit on the front proch and watch the passers-by.
Then we get the Tulips - What an amazing aray of color with the reds, yellows, whites, purples and oranges. The cooler nights allow the blossems to last for a week or more, enableing all who stroll by to enjoy them.
But as I gaze at the calendar I am shocked at what I see. May? Is it really May? All of the wonderful creations God has allowed mt to have in my yard come to life at the end of March and early April. But May? Yes, it is sad but true. Let's hope the cooler nights last a little longer so I can continue to enjoy all these colors have to offer. I know its not nice to fool Mother Nature, but she has got the best of us this year.
