Spring into Joy

Spring is my favorite season. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining warmer, and best of all, the Earth is coming alive again. The buds on the trees are little miracles, so much life packed into a tiny pod. Some buds are smooth, their shells looking like insect wings. Some are fuzzy and soft, resembling little caterpillars. Some contain leaves waiting for the perfect moment to unfurl, some hide blossoms, pink and white. But the new life of spring isn't just in the trees. Green leaves poke up from the earth, soaking up sunshine for the tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and lilies that wait below. Robins hop in the yard, searching for worms. Squirrels come to visit, especially after snacks have been taken outside.

Emily takes a sip for herself between watering the lilac bushes

Emily and Elizabeth lay in the crunchy winter grass

Addie brings her notebook outside to write notes in the sun