Signs of Spring

I don't think enough people in the world take time to appreciate what's in their own backyard...c'mon, stop and smell the roses, watch a sunset or a sunrise...you'll be suprised at the difference in your day! I challenge my self to a few things each day: to find the beauty, to find the humor and to say something nice to at least one person. I love this time of year when everything starts to come back to life. Not that we lose our green for one second here in Washington...we're the Evergreen State for a reason...but stop and appreciate.... The beauty of a sunset...

Finding a wasp nest on the ground...you really might want to watch for these, for real!!

The pinecones popping open after sleeping all winter...

A cute puppy...

Or just the plain ol' green grass...

The morning dew...

Gorgeous sunsets that are painted in pastel...

Or even an old brick and a hose...

A beautiful new spring day...

Makes you want to lay down and read a good book and let the worries of the world just pass you by...

And the new flowers popping up all around...these are weeds, but I still appreciate them!













And, of course, those gorgeous flowers that only come out this time of year! This is my absolute favorite time of the year when everything comes to life!

My challenge: Take 5 minutes and look around...it doesn't matter where you are! See the beauty in everything and please, take a moment to appreciate this time of year!