There’s not much prettier than a fresh snowfall in the woods, across the mountains, or in my back yard – clean, fresh, brilliant.  But as we go into mud mode at the end of that season we realize we’re ready for some color and warmth.  And it’s always spectacular.

Walks and hikes this time of year are like treasure hunts.  It’s fun to find the first white trillium, mixed in with fading yellow glacier lilies, and comment on its beauty.  Then you notice clematis, bashfully keeping their lavender heads down, eventually to lift up and show off their faces. 

Honeysuckle and serviceberry display their soft pinks and whites up close at eye level.   And this is just in the woods.

At home the changes seem slow, leaves and flowers slowly peeking out, enduring a few cold nights, many chilly winds.  And then it happens.  Color is everywhere.

Purples and lavenders are my favorite! 

Even the white left on the high peaks adds to the spring’s beauty, topping off the greening hills.  Then the rain comes, and the creeks and rivers swell with frothy white.  This season can be noisy too! (sorry, the program won’t let me download a loud video)

Spring weather is full of anticipated color and wonder.   Do we love winter any less?  No, its white and icy presence is precious too.  Colors will fade as we move through the summer but there’s always the fall to paint colors and enjoy.  For now we’ll marvel at every imaginable color and be ready as the next season waits to dazzle us!