Welcome Spring!

Today is officially the first day of spring! Although there is still a fair bit of snow lying about, the first signs of spring have definitely been popping up here and there. For example, the first birds have come back.

In addition to these fat doves, I’ve seen some chickadees, a fat robin, a pair of cardinals, a blue jay, a few sparrows, and some other unknown species of birds in our backyard. Some of these birds stay for the winter but lots migrate down south until it gets warmer.

Besides birds, I’ve also started to see buds on the trees and bushes.

Although not yet on our honeysuckle vine…

 Other signs that spring is here:

• The days are longer.
• You can see grass in some spots.
• People are taking their Christmas lights down.
• Lots more people are jogging now.
• There are tons of potholes in the streets.
• People are starting to drink on patios – I saw a few brave souls trying this today!

As for Margot, well she's very excited about the melting snow so she can finally show off a different outfit to all her Internet fans. Here she is striking a pose.