Dallas Arboretum Field Trip

The residents at Garnet Hill got the opportunity today to get outside and enjoy this nice weather on a trip to the Dallas Arboretum.  I had the opportunity to go with Mom to meet them out there.  MaMa did not expect me to be there, and it was fun to surprise her!  Aunt Kathleen was also there, and Mom's cousin Debra came out to meet her.  We all had a great day looking at all the pretty flowers and having a picnic lunch together!  We couldn't have asked for a prettier day or better weather to be outside.

While we were there, they were starting to set up some of the exhibits for the Chihuly Exhibit that opens next month.  I definitely want to come back and check it out!

Spring Has Arrived!

Although it has not officially arrived, it already feels like spring is here.  I love it when the flowers start blooming in the yard!  Yesterday when I went outside to check on the progress of Michael's garden, I noticed that several of our trees and bushes were blooming.  It makes me so happy!  Coincidentally this is also usually around the end of my busy season.  Double Yay!

Welcome Spring!

Over the past three weeks, I have noticed many signs that spring was on its way.  Now it's here.  I'm so excited!  Welcome spring.  Please stay a while!!!

First blooms in our backyard (taken 3/3/11)

Pretty blooms noticed on our Sunday afternoon walk (3/6/11)

Weeds...I know, but they're pretty and remind me that spring is coming!

 

Another weed.  :o)  I used to LOVE finding these when I was a kid.

This little guy bloomed all alone at the end of a tiny branch.

The leaves are getting bigger and the flowers more scarce (taken 3/11/11)

Today (3/18/11) I noticed that our other tree is blooming.

Finally buds amongst the dead husks on the crepe myrtle.

The flowers on the vine are looking good! (taken 3/18/11)

Ahh...red toenails and relaxing OUTSIDE on a Friday night!

A full pretty tree (and a nap in the hammock!)