Restless

After weeks of gloom and rain, frost and ice, this California girl is welcoming with open arms a day of warmth and sunshine.  I admit it – we are spoiled here – and I have totally been enjoying actually having weather, but when the flowers begin to bloom, trees bud, and the sun comes out – well, how can one not get spring fever?  I’d been wandering around the house, fidgeting, until I finally decided to go outside to see what is coming up in the neighborhood.  We have some bland gardens here, and some that are filled with wild and strange plants, as well as some which are just a pleasure to look at because of the variety of foliage, flowers, and trees.  My walk was quite satisfying!  Below are just some of the things I saw.