Spring's Parade! :)

 Like me, the felines love the comforts of Spring! It's fun to see them lined up in a peaceful row of contentment! :)

All plant life lines up too! :) It reminds me of a parade, where each participant enthusiastically does their best to shine and impress the viewer! :)

 They strut their texture ...

 And color! :)

 They show off their form ...

 And grace! :)

 Catching our hearts and eyes with their ...

 Bright uniforms! :)

 Everywhere one looks there's entertainment! :)

 Every good parade has that element of surprise! :)

 Everywhere there's the explosion of life, ...

 And the clashing of symbols! :)

 All are alert, and taking part in the parade! :)

 Joyfully they call to us, and invite us to join in! :)

 Life is rich for all who answer the call ...

To enjoy Spring's parade! :)

He Is Risen! :)

 He is risen! He is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice!
He has burst His three days' prison; Let the whole wide earth rejoice!
Death is conquered; man is free! Christ has won the victory!

 Come with high and holy hymning; Chant our Lord's triumphant lay!
Not one darksome cloud is dimming Yonder glorious morning ray,
Breaking o'er the purple east, Symbol of our Easter feast!

 He is risen! He is risen! He hath opened heaven's gate!
We are free from sin's dark prison, Risen to a holier state!

And a brighter Easter beam on our longing eyes shall stream! :)

Text: Cecil Frances Alexander

Happy Easter Everyone! :)

I'm Ready For Spring! :)

 Winter tends to get washed out, so when I see skies like this, I drink it in! :)

 I welcome the color! :)

 I think that's one of the reasons why I love Spring so much! Everything comes alive in fresh greens,

 and spots of bright color! :)

 It's as though all nature is waking up, ...

 And showing promising signs of new life! :)

 I love the full rainbows! :)

 Many of them are doubles! :)

 I especially love the Spring sun-showers! :)

 How I love the activity of all Nature in the Spring! :)

 I respond by hanging a bright Spring wreath on our door! :)

 Just as Nature responds by hanging spots of color in our yards! :)

 In turn, I run out and buy more plants to add even more color to the yard! :)

 This time, at the nursery, I yearn for Spring pastels! :)

 If all Nature and I are getting active, it stands to reason that our Mason Bees are getting active too! Since all their houses are filled, it was time to buy more homes with new tubes, for them! :)

 With Spring knocking at the door, I can't resist bringing out Easter decorations! :)

 Spring and Easter go hand in hand! :)

 They lift my spirit! :)

 I also made a run to Bath & Body Works to bring home new Spring fragrances ...

 And plug-ins! :)

 I'm ready for Easter and ...

I'm ready for Spring! :)