Spring has sprung

Spring has sprung...I think it's safe to say. Even though the calendar says it's not official, closets have been changed and critters have been caught. Exhibit #1(Saturday):

The box turtle was an exciting find. We have also spotted lizards & lots of bugs and T caught a toad. I am wise enough to ask what I am being called to see when I hear "Mama! Come look!" as I cannot stand a snake. A few nights ago I had to get Nolan out of bed to listen to the owls hoot with me. They sounded like they were on our deck. 

Exhibit #2 happened today:

An eagle nesting along Richland Creek.

And my flowers are blooming. 

In March. 

So are the dogwoods and red buds, two of my favorite trees.

Along with spring comes the glorious time change. I no longer want to have dinner at 5 pm and put the boys to bed by 6:30. Clothes dry outside on the line, windows wide open- I love it. For a while I secretly enjoy the air of laziness that winter brings with short days and yucky weather. And even though winter didn't make much of a showing this year spring is such a welcome change.