SPRING!!!

Somehow spring crept up on me this year and that is so NOT how it usually goes for me. Usually I'm begging and pleading for spring and looking for any little sign that it's coming. I think it must be due to my dad's passing and how that just started out this year so different. And I guess I have to get used to the new different. :(

Family picture in front of our house with our lovely
crabapple in blossom

We've made 2 trips to the Tulip Festival already and we aren't finished with it yet. Our new camera takes great pictures (and it helps that Nathan knows how to adjust the settings ;-). Our first time there S fell asleep in the car as we drove there. We decided to just let Nathan carry her so she could sleep as long as possible.

aww

I love the crisp focus on the daffodils and the light

How I love trees in blossom in the spring!
They are just gorgeous and smell divine.

The Italian Garden (one of my favs)

And let's not forget the tulips...

My sweetie pie

This one cracks me up because she was just getting ready to sneeze!

And the winner for prettiest tulip at the festival
(in my book)...

One day S and I had a picnic at a park
and then just took our time to play
and explore. Loved it.

The second trip to the Tulip Festival was with my mom and brother. They were both excited to see it and I enjoyed giving them the opportunity.

Mom and my brother at the Secret Garden.
This one is my favorite. I wish I had this secret
garden in my backyard.

The water and bounce houses had the most appeal
for my little one.

pink tulips