Smells like Spring!

Yesterday, the first day of April, was warm and sunny with beautiful, bright blue skies. Shortly after I got up, I looked out my kitchen window, and what did I see? Popcorn popping on my apricot tree!! The blossoms are opening a bit later than usual this year, but they were definitely there by mid-morning, with more popping out all day long. As I went for my walk today, it was still warm, although the sky was filling with clouds and the wind was more than a breeze. (By the way, I love walking without a sweater!) As I walked, it was more and more obvious that Spring is really here. Not only is our apricot tree now full of blossoms, but all the neighborhood forsythia bushes are beginning to show their bright yellow blossoms, the globe willow trees all have beautiful yellow-green domes, and daffodils are everywhere, standing straight and full and proud. As I walked, the wind brought all the smells of springtime - freshly turned earth, newly cut grass, garden fertilizer, and that undefinable freshness that is new growth. What a beautiful neighborhood I have to walk in!!!

Snow - or not....

This morning I took my walk in snow - big, wet, puffy flakes coming down from the sky. I took Joanna to work at 11:30, then parked the car and walked around the sidewalks of The District (walking next to the buildings was a bit of protection from the snow). I walked right past Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Marble Slab Creamery, and the Red Robin, and was not bothered at all by the sight or smell of food and treats. I think I will walk there more often; it's a nice change.

This evening, the sun is shining again with not a cloud in the sky, and I am ready to walk again through the neighborhood before the sun goes down. Utah is great in the Spring - you never know what to expect!

Walkin' In the Sunshine

We have had such beautiful days yesterday and today! The breeze has been a bit nippy, but the sun has been bright and shining as I walked around the short block across the street from us. The crocus are gorgeous - all purple and yellow - and the hyacinths and daffodils are opening up. I even had a great conversation with a robin who was keeping me company yesterday the whole length of my neighbor's yard. Walking felt so-o-o good. I could walk at a fairly brisk pace, too; my 1/4 mile took no more than 8 minutes, with no hurting knees or hips and no shortness of breath. I am loving this!!!