Spring Is In The Air...

Finally, spring is coming after such a long winter. Our hummingbird feeder is up just in case we get some early migrating hummers.

Early this month, we took a long driving trip to Philadelphia, New Castle, DE, and DC. were we visited friends, family, and flowers.

The highlights of the trip was walking through the fabulous greenhouses of Longwood Gardens, and having a private tour of the orchard collection greenhouse in Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens and driving around DC searching for the best cherry trees in full bloom.

 We were disappointed that a power surge in DC caused the Indian Museum to evacuate their buildings and grounds. We also tried to see the 150 anniversary of Lincoln's Assassination  display of artifacts from that fateful day. All tickets had been sold out for a long time. We did see the items on the Sunday Morning TV show. Abe's hat, Booth's pistol, and the contents of Abe's pockets. Wish we saw it in person, but, living in bed and viewing the display was kind of cozy.

Another highlight was sitting on my sister's bed and opening a treasure trove of my dad's collection of tie tacks, cufflinks, and some of my moms's silly jewelry.  Dad's collection was in his old leather initialed case. It smelt of old leather, after shave and mostly of Dad. Nice memory.

So today, after my coffee in bed, I did stretching exercises with Paul Simmon, groomed the cat, and silently watched the trees starting to bloom out. Our phoebes have returned and are updating their nest from last year.  Home is heaven.

Driving with Captain Judy (who is one hot mama) around DC looking for ultimate Pink Cherry Trees.

Pretty in pink Orchard  @ Hillwood Estate

Luscious Hibiscus @ Longhill Gardens.

Gorgeous orchard at Hillwood Estate Museum & Garden.

ELM my dad and some of his male jewelry.