Spring came bearing gifts this weekend.
Sunshine and warmer temperatures being one of them, which was a wonderful surprise as we'd been expecting more rain. Naturally, we dropped everything and bounced out the door. The moment had finally arrived to spruce up the the garden and plant a few things.
Birds like to plant things too. So lovely to find little surprises like this.
To see the fresh glow of little morning faces.
Buds on the crabapple trees ready to burst.
The next sunny day may bring an explosion of fireworks.
Beautiful!! Oh and the bird, what an artist God is!!
Posted by: Miss Paula | April 28, 2008 at 09:29 AM
That is the most beautiful bird! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely pics, all of them. Thanks!
Cheryl
Posted by: Periwinkle Vintage | April 28, 2008 at 09:37 AM
I love your garden! I wish I had more space in my backyard to grow some more beautiful plants. The Southwest is a beast unto itself...I can't grow the flowers I really want...like Peony's, Hydrangeas, and Gardenias...but the southwest does offer a lot in the way of beauty...just a different type!
Posted by: Erin | April 28, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Everything is just beautiful!!! I'm so glad that you're finally having spring! xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | April 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM
that looks sort of like an eastern bluebird, what is it? (who would have thought memorizing state birds might be helpful some day)
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 28, 2008 at 11:47 AM
What lovely pictures, I love spring in the Pacific Northwest even though this year mother nature has been messing about a bit.
I think that's why we put up with our rainy weather because Spring and Summer is so glorious here.
Posted by: lizzieJane | April 28, 2008 at 12:24 PM
So pretty! I really need a crabapple tree!
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | April 28, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Breathtaking! Feel like I am sitting in your garden:-)
Posted by: Suzanne | April 28, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: DeeJay | April 28, 2008 at 04:53 PM
I want a chubby little bluebird to come perch in my yard -he'd be right at home with my bluebird stuff! What kind of bird is that? so sweet.
Posted by: tammyCA | April 28, 2008 at 06:20 PM