SPRING DISCOVERIES

It's been six months since we moved into the new house. It's been hard work getting settled (not that we're anywhere near finished) but there have been plenty of rewards along the way. Finding things that have been in hiding for months and years is always exciting. Getting a group of pictures hung is a nice feeling. Breaking up boxes to throw out makes me feel almost giddy. All of those things are rewarding but now that spring is here (shhhh...it's Michigan and that can change at any given moment), I've been enjoying the outdoor gifts  that have been showing up slowly but surely. I didn't know what these gifts were going to be, but there is quite the variety. Take a look and enjoy for yourself.

~ The leaves are like tulips......it looks like a rose...... it's a rolip.....it's a tuse ~

~ I love my dainty little periwinkle flowers ~

~ Well I know these are tulips ~

~ Or is it a Venus Flytrap? ~



I'm sorry I can't share the beautiful daffodils and hyacinths as well as a couple other little pretties that have since come and gone. I enjoyed them for a brief time before the winter weather snuck back in and the heavy hail that had its way with my garden. I have peonies about ready to bloom, obligatory hostas, and some other surprises ready to show their colors any time.

While I was outside garnering glimpses of my garden, I had to get up close and personal with the lens. It's amazing what goes on in that environment.....it's a busy little world of wonder. Enjoy more nature....



~ This little fly enjoys the beauty of nature as much as I ~

~ Blossoms in the trees..... not long before they start carpeting the lawn ~

~ The sun reveals that little creepy crawlies are out and about everywhere ~

~ Just what is it that these little workers do to my peonies? ~

~ My monster oak tree has some interesting new leaves .... perhaps it thinks it's a weeping willow tree ~

I hope you enjoyed this little trip around my yard as much as I have. I look forward to what else springs from the ground as the seasons progress. I do believe I better get to more unpacking so I can find some vases for my little spring discoveries.