Spring…are you out there? | {Puyallup}

Hello there…and welcome to April! It’s hard to believe that we are already in the fourth month of the year…as with the past few years, it just seems that the time goes by far to quickly! With April, our thoughts turn to daffodils, cherry blossoms, crocus, mowing our yards, bunnies and Easter eggs and more…oh, how I love this time of year…such a beautiful sign from nature of new growth, new life and more daylight! It’s the best!! This IS my favorite season of the year…that is WHEN we really get some of these signs! Here in Puyallup (and the Pacific Northwest, for that matter)…it seems that our winter has decided to hang on a bit longer…and although we haven’t had any snow…it’s been cooler and much wetter than normal, which is discouraging as I think we get a bit “antsy” and are ready to get outside. It’s been tough around here to do that…unless you have your umbrella or raincoat and are ready to get wet! There have been some “peeks” here and there…and I’m going to take those and hold on to those moments and trust that spring will eventually arrive! Today my husband and I were able to get some yard work done…while there is still LOTS more to do, it felt great to get a start and it does look better!

Last week, during one of those “peeks” my granddaughter and I enjoyed some time outside with some neighbors and the girls were so happy to get a chance to run around and burn up some energy! Here are some shots from the day…and some little signs of the season that I’m sure will eventually find it’s way here!

I’ll start with a photo of Mt. Rainier….taken from my son’s home at about 1 am in the morning. He called me one night (morning) at about 12:45 – and of course, when the phone rang, my heart stopped and when I answered it, he said I had to get to him house, RIGHT away…and to bring my camera! Then, he told me that the moon and the mountain were beautiful…and I had to photograph it! Well, since I was already WIDE awake (and my heart hadn’t quite slowed down yet), I decided to head over there…thankfully, it’s just a few minutes from our house! I’m glad he called and glad I went, but certainly don’t need a call like this ever time the moon is over the mountain!! I do love seeing Mt. Rainier…we are so blessed to live in this beautiful part of the country!

One day when Jayden and I headed to the park, she insisted her bear come along so that he wouldn’t miss out on seeing the ducks there!!

There still is lots of “green” to come, but I loved this scene…and as you can see, the ducks were quite happy to have some sunshine to enjoy…as were we!

Oh, I LOVE clouds and the various formations…so interesting and such a beautiful piece of artwork by nature!

Jayden was thrilled to have time with her friends…and bikes and scooters were finally getting a workout…a nice little treat for the girls!

Alanna is such a beautiful girl and a wonderful friend to Jayden…these girls are always full of giggles and smiles when together!

Is Erica not one of the cutest little girls, ever! She had such a great time this afternoon…she LOVED Maddie (the dog), and was quite eager to “clean” for me…she can come and clean anytime she’d like!! Look at those eyes, aren’t they amazing!

Even my son’s dog, Maddie, was enjoying the sun…it looks as though she’s just basking in the sun in this photo!

Alanna and Jayden decided they wanted to play a game, but were not going inside…so they opted for the driveway…ahhh, to be a kid again!

I’m waiting on that green light…it’s sort of yellow around here, but I know it’ll turn soon…I hope everyone is enjoying spring, whereever you live….it’s an amazing time of the year!