Birthday Blessings! :)

 Today, when the sun broke out from behind the clouds, I went on a treasure hunt in the yard! I was looking for birthday blessings, and was not disappointed! :)

 I saw the potted bulbs are in different stages of development, so decided to bring them onto the front deck, to enjoy! :)

 Every time I pass the large pot I notice more bulbs peeking up! :)

 It'll be fun to watch the growth progress! :)

 It was not difficult to find new blooms, ...

 And new growth, ...

 Through out the yard! :) I'm happy to see the clover made it through another Winter! :)

 Seems everywhere I looked, I saw things that made me smile! :)

 I didn't imagine at the time of planting, over the years, that my birthday would be made sweet from my little ongoing efforts! :) Birthday blessings everywhere! :)

But the Real Joy today comes from all the tender birthday wishes, from family and friends! :) Feeling loved is the greatest birthday blessing of all! :)

Birds, Bulbs, & Beginnings! :)

 I'm thrilled that the hummers are here a little early this year! :)

 This one was startled by all the sudden activity going on above it's head! :)

 Chickadees were fleeting about the branches! I was delighted! :)

 Females as well as males! :)

 Robins, too, signaling Spring is arriving! :)

I love this time of year when the Summer birds are returning to the yard! Each one bringing their own unique song and sounds! :)

 This was the first hummer' photo, (taken quickly through the window glass)! How I love the male Rufous Hummingbirds, as they are always the first to appear, to claim their territories! :)

 I hope they are able to find enough pollen in the yard, but if not, at least they have the feeder! :)

 The honey bees are sure happy to see the crocus bulbs in bloom, ... as am I! :)

 There are a variety of plants beginning to bloom, now! :)

 Many of the bulbs I planted in pots, are beginning to emerge! :)

 Soon this year's Mason Bees will be waking, and their pollinating will begin! :)

 The garlic is beginning to stretch to the light! It should make a good harvest this Fall! :)

 Mick finds refreshment in the pools of rainwater gathered atop the garden plastic! :)

 Everywhere one looks, there are beginning signs of new Spring growth! :)

 I must apologize, as I noticed there are a few photos that repeated in this post. I'm not sure what happened as I didn't see them repeated in the original photo line up, prior to posting.

 It feels good to get out in the yard and begin cleaning the flower beds, ...

 And none too soon, as new growth is already beginning to reach! :)

 Welcome March, ...

And welcome birds, bulbs, and new beginnings! :)