The Day That Spring Exploded

We experienced cooler than normal temperatures in March and into April of this year, I could feel that spring was trying to arrive; but, like anything else, it's hard to make headway with the one step forward, two steps backward approach. We would have a pleasant spring "teaser" day only to be plunged back into winter-like temperatures the next. On Thursday we had a gorgeous, almost summer-like day, only to be assaulted with heavy thunderstorms overnight, as is typical this time of year. Our Dogwoods and flowering trees have been budded for awhile, but they've been holding onto those buds tightly, even on Thursday. When we awakened on Friday morning, after the heavy rain, I could scarcely believe my eyes. This Dogwood tree on our side yard had burst into bloom overnight... literally! Those buds had released their grip, setting the blossoms free. I ran outside to snap this picture right before the sun came up; I wanted to remember April 12, 2013 ~ the day that spring exploded at my house.

Ecclesiates 3:1 

"To every thing there is a season, 

and a time to every purpose under heaven."

Life is Good!