Monday, February 28, 2011

Worth The Wait!

Over the weekend, it definitely felt like spring had arrived! Just check out the temperature we reached here yesterday afternoon...

Yes...it got up to a whopping 78 degrees! I loved every second of it, too! Of course, all of this warmer weather is causing life to burst forth everywhere! The cherry trees here in our neighborhood are in full bloom.

And so are my fringe plants...

Even my day lilies are beginning to make their appearance!

These two fishermen seemed to enjoy their time on the small lake behind our house. Wonder if they caught anything? I think that one guy is wondering why some crazy lady is snapping his picture!

This pretty blue sky needs no introduction.

Of course, the beautiful weather inspired Bella to root around all of our shrubs in search of critters.

I don't want to even think about the rain and cooler temperatures that are due to move into our area this week. No...I choose to live in complete denial! In my mind...spring has SPRUNG! So, how was your weekend weather? Do anything fun and exciting? Do tell!


P.S. There is someone close to me who is in need of your prayers. If you could pray for him, I would greatly appreciate it...THANK YOU!

April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

22 comments:

Rebecca Jo said...

I'm jealous... its still cold here... BOO!!!! And we dont even have buds on our trees yet :( But its coming... its just GOTTA be coming!!!!

Will most definitely lift a prayer - God knows who it is!

Kimberly said...

I'm jealous. Its about 50 today but rainy!

scrapwordsmom said...

I am soooo jealous of your nice weather. Still lots of snow here and cold...but the sun is shining so that is GOOD!

Stopping by from SITS:)

Anonymous said...

Well, since I live in practically the same area, I'm with ya... spring is here, and it better not leave! But right now, the winds are starting to kick up and the skies are gray... just getting some of that rain that we need to keep those flowers blooming, right?

Jodi said...

Beautiful! Both the temps and the photos...I loved seeing those signs of Spring, glad you all got to enjoy your weekend too! You already read my post, so you know what I did! LOL!

SmilingSally said...

Good-bye winter! I celebrate with you. Of course, we've had warm temperatures for several weeks.

FrouFrouBritches said...

78 degrees? WOW! That sounds wonderful. I was pretty excited just to get up to 60. The cherry blossomes are gorgeous! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who gets busted taking strangers pictures. When a tree fell on our house last year, I was taking pictures of the guys and crane taking it off the house and they totally caught me taking pictures out the back window. I think they thought I was a weird stalker lady! HA!

I said a prayer for your friend.

jules said...

You don't even want to know about the weather here......it's actually a whopping 23 degrees right now!

Susan said...

We had beautiful weather here in Charlotte too. We spent the whole weekend outside. Davis had to have two baths, because he was so dirty. The temp gauge in my van read 79º today. The wind is whipping like crazy, but it's still nice and warm. I'd like to think spring is here to stay, but I'm afraid we'll have a bit more winter.

Beth in NC said...

Prayer said.

The pictures are wonderful!!! I lOVE Cherry blossoms!

It is nice to feel some warmth in the air!

michele said...

oh my goodness!! 78 degrees! I think it is 20 degrees here. brrr
GREAT pictures!!

Joyce said...

I cant get over your weather...we are still under snow. You're lucky- enjoy!

Buckeroomama said...

We had one day of very warm weather yesterday and today it's back to cold and damp. *sigh*

Your little dog is so cute! :)

Sorta Southern Single Mom said...

We enjoyed the wonderful weather with similar temperatures this weekend (and today) too. We must not be far from each other! However, cooler temps are currently thundering and it's only supposed to be in the high 50s tomorrow. :(

Anonymous said...

I love those pretty cherry blossoms April! So pretty! We had a rainy day but it was very warm so the kids played outside tonight. They loved it!

May said...

lol!!! People stare at me the same way too when I click away. Must be thinking that I am one crazy lady...:D I love cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Lizzie said...

Wow, that temperature would be high summer in my neck of the woods, how lovely!

LBDDiaries said...

Having typical schizoid weather here - cold one minute, super warm the next. Today is like Spring so I'm hopeful - opening windows throughout the house! Visiting from SITS

Anonymous said...

Even though we are having pretty weather here we are not as far a long as you guys. No cherry blossoms yet! We have seen a few buttercups peeking up. I am so thankful for the signs of an early spring!

Mamarazzi said...

loving the Spring weather here too! so nice to have the doors and windows open for a change!

The Dutch Girl said...

I am very jealous of your spring time pictures. I will have to wait at least two more months before anything of color pops up here. I am so over winter.

Hanneke

Georgia Girl said...

Yes, I enjoyed this pass weekend but not ready for all the pollen to start bothering me. Today I am so stopped up and ready for a nice rain to wash it down.