I'm even writing this as the pups and I eat our breakfast on the back porch. There are all kinds of birds digging for earthworms, bumble bees discovering the newly flowering trees, strawberry plants budding, even humming birds dancing around the fence line. There's still a slight chill when the wind blows in the shadows but it seems all of Chesapeake has finally decided it's Spring.
Of course, I feel a disclaimer is necessary. I'm not staring out over a fresh green lawn full of flower beds. Just the opposite, actually; if it weren't for weeds, we'd have NO green whatsoever. Our backyard, although leaps and bounds better than it was this time last year, has quite the journey left. Rocks have to be dug up, cement from the old decks have to be removed from the ground, the hard clay/dirt from the old above ground pool has to be tilled and hauled off, weed killer and grass seed need to be introduced, etc. The list goes on and on.
Adam had been the saving grace for the outside of our house. He has pressure washed and cleaned and planted while my black thumb and I watch, intrigued. Adam has patiently helped me learn how NOT to kill every plant I touch. The first step in my black thumb rehab was allowing me to create my own mini garden around the mailbox. He took me to Lowes and let me pick out my own flowers and everything! After three days, the flowers are still going strong!
Our creatures are loving Spring time just as much as we are. Piper loves exploring the new smells and Luca could play fetch all day. Soon, they'll be getting summer cuts so they can enjoy the weather even more.
Now's a gorgeous time for family to come visit...wink wink!
:)
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