hello spring.....

i remember when i was a little girl i felt sad for people who were not lucky enough to have their yards dotted with these little yellow beauties. 

when my kids were little they brought me bouquets of these daily.

who can exterminate these just because someone decided they were a weed.

to this day my sweet kids will bring me one, two, or a few of these and i will bring out my collection of mini vases and display them proudly throught our home.

this week i was awaken by the heavenly fragrance of our flowering purple plum.  i look forward to the few days each year that this tree blooms more so than any holiday.

the birds singing each their unique tune to celebrate the arrival of spring sounded sweeter than any song on my ipod. 

here is hoping that spring has touched you just as gently and sweetly as it has me.