Strolling in the sun

It is so nice to finally see all the snow leave us. I am enjoying walking around the block with my three year old as he proudly pedals his "ABC" two wheeler with training wheels. The crunch of the tires on the sidewalk keep rhythm with my steps. I am noticing that the squirrels were very busy transplanting the neighborhood bulbs last fall and winter. There is many flowers outside of the well groomed borders of each of the houses. What a grand show mother nature is preparing for us as she shakes off the old leaves and burst forth with brillant purples, yellows and greens. Next to fall this is my favorite time of the year. I watch with earnest for the birds to return and the trees to show the buds that will canopy the neighborhood. People are slowly emerging from their winter hideaways and new faces are checking out every crook and cranny. Little girls giggle and show off there new pretty pink bikes and helmets. The boys equally proud sit erect upon their shiny new wheels. People eager to get rid of the extra winter storage around their middle walk frantically up one side of the street then the other. My first daffodil makes it first apperance and I rush to capture the moment for ever.