Today is gray and rainy. Well this morning was certainly dreary.
There were some flower petals on the porch and driveways...so I went looking to see if I could find their source. The neighbor's apricot tree has bloomed , somewhat, not the whole tree, just some branches.
Going down the drive...those lines are worms. LOL...why don't robins want to eat the worms on the driveways during rain??
I checked out trees for blooms. This is the red bud tree. You can see the start of some blooms.
This is the lilac bush starting to bud out , the leaves are getting bigger.
The sedum is really growing fast.
Spotted some violas that had grown in the walkways. One green thing to the left is a dandelion.
So I think we can officially say, hello spring, here in Indiana. Took this pick from on line. Not my work...as if I would have a clue as to how to do this.LOL
My daughter Kathy has been down this weekend. She stayed with daughter, Angie. We just spent some time together. Catching up and talking crafting. Fun, fun, fun.
Hope all of you have been enjoying your weekend. XO
Spring comes in many forms and colors, and you have captured them so well.
ReplyDeleteSunshine and clouds here today. My dearest wasn't feeling well, so I left him napping and when to church alone. It felt so different, as we do so much together. Have a great Sunday. Hugs.
Wanda, By the end of our day we had some sun for a pretty sunset. The hi-lite of my day was spending time with two of my daughter. We talked about apartment living for Kathy...as she will be living a different live come summer. We talked about crafts, because Kathy and Angie went to a craft fair this weekend. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteAll of these changes do speak of Spring being here at last. I have to admit to loving this kind of weather!
ReplyDeleteDewena, My mom and I used to drive around town looking at everyone flowering tree blooming...it never failed...mommy would say, "Oh I wish I had that tree in my yard." She truly loved spring. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThe rain will be good for all your plants/trees. Your lilac bush will be gorgeous. We had rain during the night and now sunshine this afternoon. I hope your new week will be filled with blessings. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMildred, The sun was out by evening to give us a glorious sunset. I enjoyed my weekend. Hope yours was good too. Blessings, love, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHey Sweet Susie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring to you, glad you had time for catching up on crafting!
Make us something pretty, I know you will! xx
My daughter Kathy has a pinterest site...so she is always looking for great ideas. Two of my daughter had gone to a craft fair on Saturday...we talked about all the cute things they saw. I always love my time with my daughters. Blessings to you Kay. xoxo, Susie
DeleteWonderful signs of Spring! Lilacs are especially exciting for me. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, The two lilac bushes in our yard, are from starts of the lilac that were at mommy's old house in town. My mother is gone now and sadly are the lilacs in that yard. So I want these to survive. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYou guys are sooo lucky. We had a very cold day to day in Orange County NY. I think though by the end of the week , we may see some sun and warmth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those pictures. Nice!!
Munir, We had a very mild winter here...so little snow. We had some extremely cold days. Even as we approached spring the temperatures were hi, then low and back hi...you know not like a normal temperature rising from cold winter to warmer spring. It's crazy at times. I am wishing you a nice warm up and a glorious spring. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteNo welcoming spring weather here yet, Susie. It is in the lower 30s and raining hard and has been raining all day. I am wiped out tonight though....and going to bed early (she said before she noticed the full sink of dishes that appeared while she was gone today)....lol Have a good night- xo diana
ReplyDeleteDiana, Our U.S. weather has be crazy this past winter and now. It is suppose to rain this whole week. I can just imagine seeing those dishes while you are tired. If I had my way, only paper plates would be used when I wasn't home. LOL. Wishing you some spring weather. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYour Spring looks so nice. No Spring here yet. Lots of cold weather. I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteKathy, Once I wore a jacket, I did not want to wear my winter coat again. I have my raincoat out now. So I will wear layers. LOL. I hope spring comes your way soon. I know you like to make a fairy garden and change things. I am happy that Ted and I did our yard chpres as needed...that's the mild winter we had here. We picked up sticks and cleaned out flower beds. Ted made a new water hose container for me. I will post a pic of it. Blessings to you and Joe, xoxo, Susie
Delete81 degrees here yesterday. So happy to see some Spring flowers.Have a great week, Susie.
ReplyDeleteSylvia, Aren't the temperatures crazy. 81 is summer temps. :):) I do not do well in real hot weather. I tend to over heat. LOL. Hope we can sit on our porches soon. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh, I really liked this post, Susie, cause I appreciate nature so much. The apricot tree blossoms are pretty. I was wondering what those lines were, Yikes! The lilac trees are going to start to blossom soon. My favorite picture on here was the red bud tree with the drops of rain. Everything looks lovelier with drops of rain, don't you think? The flag picture is cool too. Every time I try to take flag pictures, something always gets in the way, wires, buildings. But this is a clear view that you got.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the week, Susie.
love, ~Sheri
Sheri, our little trees are trying to bloom. :) I like to see rain photos also. I good day for flag pics is when it is really windy...they stand out longer. Blessings for a fun week. Love, xoxo, Susie
DeleteIt's kind of funny that you posted about rain and I just posted about the sunshine lol. Wonderful photos. Have a great week!
ReplyDeletePilar, Now I have to come see your sunny photos. :):) Hope you are enjoying some wonderful spring days. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, I love seeing the buds on the trees-gives us hope that spring is indeed going to stay. We have had a nice day today, but will have rain all week-which is much needed. My lilacs are still looking dormant or dead. Love that Redbud tree. Thanks for sharing, hope you have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Noreen
Noreen, I have kept checking the tree buds since I first spotted them...cause we had some very cold night and even a snow while they were budded out. Thankfully the cold did not hurt the trees...that I can tell. But the lilies looks sad , well some of them. Hope you are enjoying good weather. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteEverything here has buds on it..SOme got frozen last week..Glad you had a good visit with your daughter..Hoe you are having a good week..I guess robins don't like wet worms..
ReplyDeleteMissy, I thought Of picking those worms up and putting them in the flowerbeds. :):) The lilies coming up here did get some damage...but I am so thankful the lilacs are still doing well. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLove your photos!!! Robins are workaholics. They don't appreciate worms unless they have to exert some energy to get them. Lol
ReplyDeleteJudy, I wondered if robins like their worms coated in dirt..not all bare and wet. LOL. I thought my photos looked gloomy, but then it really was that kind of day. Still getting rain . Hope you get a warm up there. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Deleteoh these photos are so LOVELY!!!
ReplyDeletereminded me my home town where rains were more often than this city i live now
Baili, I like when we get the right amount of rain. I do not like when it rains too much. Hope you are at least having some pretty spring days there. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYou yard looks much like mine! Been in here catching up with birthdays and such. You sure keep busy with all the grandkids and the pretty paper idea is a must for the origami maker! Such a wonderful, peaceful craft...and so pretty when done. I hope the sun comes out today...we had a smidgen of it yesterday, and rain coming in tomorrow. A bit of sunshine would be good for the soul. Allergies are full force, but shouldn't last too much longer.
ReplyDeleteTete, I like to stay on top of the birthdays , but sometimes I am running close. That is one reason I give money...let them buy something they like....or save toward it. :):) It's Wed. and we are having some sun but it is very chilly. Suppose to be 60 degrees today. Bad storms are headed our way out of Texas and Ok. Hope you don't get them. I hoping they dissipate. I hate to hear you have allergies....there's just so much you can at certain times of the year. Take care and enjoy the weekend coming. xoxo, Susie
DeleteI love how YOU love spring!! I am loving it too and am surprised at how I never really appreciated it for so many years! Now it's my third favorite season following fall and winter with summer being my LEAST favorite!
ReplyDeleteLinda, You and I are a lot alike. I can't do the real heat of summer...so it's not my favorite time. I like the warm days of spring and watching things come back to life. I love fall, although I can get so melancholy....maybe it's the dread of winter approaching. Blessings to you, LD and the family. Love you guys, xoxo, Susie
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