After All My Complaining...

...about winter, I figured I should report in with much joy about our hint of spring! (I fear it may not be here to stay just yet, but I am soaking up every minute of it while it's making an appearance!)

So just to paint a little picture for you, this was Monday's view.

That pretty much all cleared up before the end of the day, but I was still ruffled about it! By Tuesday, I'd spotted a little beauty that I named "hope on a branch."

They still haven't burst forth in all their glory, but there's hope!!

Wednesday, I found these in one of the flower beds near Ryan's work. Fresh mulch and the beginning of flowers? OKAY!!!

And - BONUS!!! - that night we went on our first walk of the season. We had to layer up, but it was warm enough to comfortably go for a walk. I cannot even begin to explain to you how much I've missed our evening walks. So wonderful to check out what we've missed in the neighborhood over the winter, tell stories, and get fresh air!

Yesterday my new nail polish came. I realize that has nothing to do with spring weather, but look at this color! Doesn't this just make you ready for warmth? (Also, I haven't gotten brand new nail polish in about three years, so I was pretty pumped!)

Also yesterday, we enjoyed our first no-coat run of the year. I had a great first mile and a terrible second mile, but WE RAN OUTSIDE IN THE SUNSHINE!!!!!! Clearly I was excited.

We ate dinner on the porch, which was delightful in every way, and then we just sat for a while, drinking coffee and listening to the sounds of the neighborhood.

Ryan rounded out the day by working on the lawn mowers, and yes indeedy, he is wearing shorts and a tank top! OUTSIDE!

In the words of Ryan on Monday, we really have felt like "Laura Zingle Wilder with that winter that wouldn't end," but the week has improved immensely.

Like I said, I know it's going to get colder again next week, but this taste of goodness to come has been a complete joy!