grateful friday

This Quince makes me happy every time I see it.  In fact, everything that is blooming is making me happy all day long.



My little rhodies are such a happy purple--so pretty with all the yellow that spring brings. 



The little grape hyacinths keep popping up everywhere.  They're like a special treat.


My plum tree (non producing, mind you) has been letting off little fluttering petals all week that fall gracefully to the grass (that is finally green).




I can't even remember what this little shade loving beauty is, but I love the speckled varigation.  That just makes me happy!




This is a little secret bloomer.  My Pierris shrub in the back.  So dainty.



The forsythia is what wakes everyone up and lets us come out of our hybernation.  Oh, the forsythia is blooming.  Spring has arrived.


I really need to plant more tulips.  I have lost so many and now there are just a few here and there, but tulips are so sweet.  I love them best in the morning when they are all closed up again and waiting for the sun.








The violets in the garden drive me nuts because I can't hold them back, but I love it when they blossom in the grass.  Something about walking on grass that blesses me with happy flowers to enjoy makes me happy. 

I found all these on my computer and realized that everything blooming is making me happy.  There is so much happening and I feel like I can hardly think straight.  But everywhere I look things are blooming and telling me to let it all go.  Slow down. 

Okay, I've got to run as fast as I can and do stuff while the babies are still sleeping! 
Wait.
Take a deep breath...breathe...gratitude...love...blessed...