Spring Time... For Real

Well, the weekend AFTER mom and Bruce came to visit we had the mass emergence of blooming plants.  As much as I complain about Iowa's winters I do have to admit that I love Iowa's springs.  Here are a few of Ryan's favorites.

Ryan's lilac bush

Close up!  Pretty!

The Red Bud tree that Ryan bought me during the first spring after we got married.

This is NOT Ryan's favorite.  This is where Smokey poos all winter long. 

 Smokey poo apparently makes great fertilizer!

I also think Smokey secretly likes to make Ryan do extra work. 

 This is Smokes watching Ryan mow his "restroom".  Bwahahahaha

It looks like the peonies are our last hold out!  We should have flowers soon.