Hope for Spring?

I get pretty anxious for Spring around this time in February.

I think it is because of where I grew up.

Spring was just around the corner.

There might be a daffodil starting to shoot a touch of

green from the earth this time of year.

And when I get this hope for Spring,

I reflect on the beauty of where I grew up.

Pleasant Hill, California.

This pic would be after a rainy winter.

The hills were green in winter,

gold in summer.

Wild mustard bloomed late spring.

(these pics were taken by a 

sweet little photographer in the Bay Area)

We had our beloved single mountain,

Mount Diablo.

I don't remember snow on Mt. Diablo,

but I guess there was!

When we moved there, our house was one of the last on the road in a new tract of homes.

There were still blooming fruit orchards on the hills,

wild mustard,

green grass...

a perfect place to play and climb trees.

Yup.  

I get 'home sick' some times.

But I do love where I live now,

even though Spring flowers won't come up

for a few months.

David R. Stoecklein has taken so many 

beautiful pictures of this area.  

This is one of many.

Here in Idaho-land the sun is shining and it 

will be a warm 34 degrees says the weatherman.

Yay!!!

Seriously.

I am soooo excited that it will be that warm.

; )

I hope you have a wonderful week,

my little 

Monday hooligans.

Sending lots of love and positive

energy your way!

And remember,

there is joy and happiness around

the corner!

Love to you all!

xoxo

~d