My son and I walked past the college snow mound a few days ago. All the winter snow covering the parking lots was bulldozed into this one giant heap!
It actually didn't look any smaller than the last time we were here... But then, we did get a lot of snow!
The west side of the pile had partially disappeared.
But it was the high part that caught our attention. How did they bulldoze it up so high? They must have a very large snowblower to do that!
We don't have a lot of early spring flowers in our yard - and they don't bloom for long...
But they give me so much pleasure...
Probably because they are suddenly there...
... right after the snow disappears!
A miracle!
I'm particularly pleased to see that this bunch of red tulips is still perfect. Every time I pass by, I count them. Six blooms.
The flowers are often snapped off by a squirrel as soon as they bloom. But it's now day 2 and they are still intact - so I'm hopeful they may be left alone.
Terry and I admired these flowers when we were walking in a neighbourhood called "Old Ottawa South."
Terry noticed a bee buzzing around even though the weather wasn't warm..
I haven't noticed bees in our neighbourhood yet. Hopefully we'll see some too!
Every spring they arrive...
Are they looking for a new location for their nest? Or just checking out their food options?
This squirrel ran over to check them out...
Then quickly ran off ... (to tell the others)?!
Welcome back! Since you've arrived, it must be spring!
It was their first time there.
They played on play structures their father had enjoyed as a child..
We hoped to see some pond animals ...
Sure enough, Jericho spotted a turtle sunning on a log.
I wonder if these black eggs in the water are future tadpoles.
So much beauty - and young life - in the park in spring.
I always love going there!
Even so, we do "drop in" for a quick visit from time to time, thanks to FaceTime - an app similar to Skype.
I notice that spring is arriving there, too: The leaves on the trees are filling in! Hope to be back soon!
Terry and I have a long-standing tradition of driving to Perth (Ontario) for their annual maple syrup festival.
After all, maple syrup is one of Terry's favourite foods - and he loves to sample!
Last Saturday, our family met up there.
In spite of coolish weather ...
We all had a wonderful time!
Yesterday was Ivy's first "double-digit" birthday...
She turned 10!
Here are a few more memories - provided by our photo app.
So much fun to remember!
History being made one day at a time.
