Spring Flowers

I picked up some flowers to plant.  I found some pansies that are bright and happy.  Excitedly, the kids brought out their gloves and the watering can.  We sprinkled organic potting soil into the bottoms of our pots and scooped the flowers from their tight, root nests into their new, spacious homes.  Looking at the porch, bouquets of color now are viewable when we arrive home or look out our front window.  

Spring

Alas, a new season is before us and the time of hibernation is over.  I have a friend who loves winter.  This past winter I was trying to see the season through her eyes, but it was hard.  I love color.  I love life.  I missed seeing wildlife.  I love gardening...'nuf said.  So, I'm glad to see buds on the trees again.  I love seeing the birds hanging out in our yard.  I love seeing green reflected in the water.  

Two ducks waddled around in our yard a few days ago,  their nest amongst the yellow cream reeds out back.  The drake likes to float down the waterway, bobbing up and down with the ripples.  He's on his own sort of rafting trip, whilst the female tends to her nest.  Soon, we'll see little yellow fluff balls bobbing and floating behind their mom and dad.  Growth.  Life.  Ahhhh, Spring is here.