firsts

spring is full of firsts.

first crocus sighting

first daffodils

first soft green grass

first buds

our cardinal returning to the bushes out front.

yesterday we saw our very first forsythia in bloom.  i just love when you happen upon a huge patch of yellow like this.  it is such happiness to me.

i get giddy about it, and my excitement spreads to the kids.

i love when they spy something new growing and can't wait to show me.

kellen has a little ritual each morning when he is ready to leave for school,  he puts on his shoes and coat and tells me he is going outside to check the plants...  :)   and he does.  i love that.

happy weekend everyone.