Friday, April 25, 2008

Spring at Last!

Spring is definitely here. This is what I see when I walk out the front door. I LOVE it!


I should know what kind of tree we have in front of our house, but I'm not completely sure. I do believe it's an ornamental pear tree. Whatever it is, it's so pretty at this time of year!


This is another view from our driveway. I have to take this photo right away, because the blooms don't last long. In fact, if we get strong winds this weekend, they'll be all gone!

I don't have anything new and crafty to show you right now, but I hope to have a chance to play around today. I will be chaperoning a PTA dance tonight at the junior high, and I'm chaperoning a singing music competition tomorrow. My oldest and I need to be at the junior high tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.!! Isn't that horrible for a Saturday? My dreams of sleeping in have been shattered!! Oh well! I guess I just need to plan on sleeping in on Sunday! I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a fantastic weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

18 comments :

Lauren said...

Have fun chaperoning! Your yard is so nice.

Bonnie said...

Beautiful tree Carol..... I don't know what it is either, but ornamental pear sounds good to me! Good thing you snapped a picture before the wind!!

Dawn♥ said...

Looks like a Bradford Pear Tree! And they are absolutely lovely trees. You do have a GORGEOUS home and yard! :)

Marlou McAlees said...

Carol, what a beautiful tree outside your beautiful home!!! have a fabulous weekend :) xx

My Paper World said...

Great photos Carol, The tree and your home look beautiful!
have a great weekend!
Nicola xx

Lisa said...

It is beautiful...I have three Bradford Pear trees in my yard, mine bloomed a few weeks ago now they have leaves. I can't wait to see the layouts from the dance!

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh how I love trees in bloom during the spring! Thanks for sharing this beutiful pic with us! Have fun tonight! :)

wendy said...

Wow...I'd love some spring right now instead of 30 degree and winter storm warnings. It's beautiful!

Have a FUN weekend!!

Unknown said...

GREAT PICS OF SPRING AT YOUR PLACE CAROL! ITS BEEN RAINING HERE FOR 2 WEEKS!!!!BUT I HAVE WOKEN THIS MORNING TO SEE SUNLIGHT!!! YAY!HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND CAROL.

ellen s. said...

oh great spring pics!!!! yeah!

Anonymous said...

beautiful photo Carol..Have a geat weekend:)x

Maria said...

Oh, such a pretty tree! It's nice that you have a pretty tree in front of your home! It makes all the difference!!

Maria

Jeni Glee said...

How beautiful! Isn't Spring the greatest time? The blossoms on this tree are lovely! I love your home, Carol....how very, very pretty!

Becky G said...

What a beautiful sight to see when you walk out your door! Don't you just love spring, even when it arrives late? I know it's one of my favorite times of the year.
Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you! Have fun and take care!

Judy said...

I love the Bradford Pears. When they bloom I always know Spring is on the way. Too bad the blooms don't last very long, though.

michelle sturgeon said...

Holy wow, that's a gorgeous tree! Hurray for Spring!

Fe-Fe said...

That's such a pretty tree. We haven't got any trees that blossom like that in our garden but on the cul-de-sac there are a few houses that have trees out front that get pink blossom on them and when you drive in in spring there's just a mass of pink. It's very pretty and a wonderful sign that the warmer weather is on it's way.

Lesli said...

Great photo Carol - man - I wish spring would arrive here - probably not until after Mother's Day :)