Signs of Spring

While my Mom was visiting from Wisconsin a week or so ago we had our first few days of real spring-like weather. All day long sun with no rain and temps in the high 50's. Hurray for Spring! On one such day, we decided to take a long walk in the sunshine at the Arboretum and spent most of that walk spotting early spring buds and blooms.

Unfortunately, I didn't think ahead enough to bring the proper camera so these phone pictures will have to do. Still, I think you get the idea. In the last week, everything has really started to pick up. The camellia tree outside our window is now in full force bloom and some of the early cherry and apple trees have started to bloom as well. My personal favorite - the magnolia trees - have not started quite yet. Hopefully there will be another Arboretum trip in the near future to catch a glimpse of those before they drop their blooms. Hurray for Spring!