A Little Blessing from Above

Our first day of spring this year is still 53 days away, not until March 20, 2012.  You would never know it though when you look out the window or step outside the front door.  The sun is shining and it is a beautifully warm 70 degrees here and I found these little beauties blooming everywhere outside on a walk with Mollyanna today.

We have been very fortunate this year to have such a mild winter, with no snow to boot, so these little beauties blooming everywhere are a welcome sign.  Unfortunately, as the weather man said the other day, its going to be an extended pollen season if these warm temperatures continue ...