Good

 It is good to be back.  I have missed all of you and am looking forward to catching up with everyone.

While I was resting the daffodils decided to bloom.  What cheer they bring after a long winter.

These small harbingers of spring "Glory of the Snow" always make me stop and smile.  What they lack in size doesn't keep them from being brave.  Even on a chilly morning their petals are open.

While on break found some extra time to do a bit of painting.   It was good to be back in the studio. 

 It is good spring is finally here.  Hope all is good with each of you.

Hugs!

Debbie

"See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land."  Song of Song 2:11-12 (NIV) 

Awakened

Well look what has finally awakened from a long winter's nap.

 Pussy Willows...











A honey bee...

a few daffodils...

 
a hidden crocus...

and last but not least a sweet robin.

Yes my friends I think spring has awakened!

Hope all of you are enjoying some of the same awakenings.   Have a lovely week.

Hugs
Debbie
 
"...when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness."  Psalm 17:15b (niv)

Autumn's Labor

 

Isn't it amazing how spring delivers the fruit of autumn's labor.  In the fall bulbs are planted.  To all appearances there is no life.

Several months later gorgeous blossoms appear.  A wonderful site for the winter weary souls.
  

 

 These minor bulbs are Glory of the Snow.    Here in the woods they have naturalized so well.

The birds have helped in the work of spreading them throughout the garden.

There are several types of tiny blooms that seem to like their home here...they carpet the ground beneath the daffodils and tulips.  Every year there seems to be more.  They make a show for a few short weeks and then disappear.  I never pull them out because they make the woodland floor so welcoming. 


Thanks for letting me share a bit of my autumn's labor.   Hope yours is blooming as well.   Have a beautiful day!