Spring is Springing!

It was the perfect day for escaping the office at lunchtime, and I couldn't resist the arboretum nearby. The intoxicating fragrance of blooms greeted me at the front gate. In a few weeks the gardens will be awash in color, but I love the initial bursts of spring that come and go so quickly. Tulips, for instance. Cherry blossoms. Dogwoods. Redbuds. Azaleas. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure.

Winding ribbons of color. Thank you, Lord, for the wonderous works of your hands.

The white tulips took my breath away. "Amazing" isn't almost sufficient.

It had been awhile since I saw a blue sky.

The pines seemed to go on forever. Only the Creator could make it so.

I loved this fuzzy little bloom. Not sure what it is.

Bluebonnets. Made me homesick for Dallas.

A few lingering azaleas. Our endless rains stripped the bushes almost as they bloomed.

Daffodils. One of my springtime favorites.

Such a stunning shade of blue!

Anybody? I don't know what it is.

I loved this blooming tree, draped over the little walkway. Fuchsia. A fav color of mine.

Even the goldfish seemed to know that winter was past. How gracefully they glide through the water.

And finally....

The minute I saw the name of this herb, I had to snap a pic.

I think I've been called this on more than one occasion.

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I'm linking to:

Show and Tell Friday

Outdoor Wednesday

Blue Monday

Bluebonnets and Blue Bell

Yesterday, me, Leslie, my lovely niece Anna, my sisters, their spouses and Miss Ainsley boarded Cloud Nine and took in some bluebonnets and Blue Bell Ice-Cream. If you live in Texas, you know bluebonnets are the state flower and Blue Bell is the rage.

Any flavor you can think of, they make it. I'm serious. Southern Blackberry Cobbler? Check. Their creamery is in Brenham,so we voted to take a tour of their plant before heading home. It was a good decision. Free ice-cream at the end of the tour. Oh, yay.

Mary's inspirational theme is "Blue" today at Little Red House, so I'm linking up and sharing a few pictures. I hope your day is filled with good things.

 Me and my dear, pregnant daughter. It was hard getting her down and getting her up.

 

Nanna and Papa with their adorable granddaughter.

 

The twin and spouse and Anna.

 

Mocha Almond Fudge - Delicious.