Can't Get Enough of Spring

I did it again! I got home from work, changed clothes and got right to a bike ride. I am still shocked. That time right after work until dinner is super difficult for me. I am glad to be home and I just want to relax for a little. It is a terrible time for the pre-dinner munchies. So for me to get out and exercise after work is huge and it keeps me out of the fridge - win/win.

The last couple of bike rides I just did a bunch of loops of the same area where I go walking. Turns out when you are going faster it gets a little boring seeing the same thing over and over again. At least while I am walking I have more time to look around and notice details.

I need to walk soon so I can get a decent picture of these beautiful tulips. I feel a little more conspicuous stopping my bike to snap a picture, but I can be more subtle while walking, right?

Love these orange tulips. I haven't had much luck with tulips in my yard. Maybe it is time to try again.

The flowering trees continue to be absolutely beautiful. My goal is to wear you out with pictures of them. While I am out riding my bike (or driving) and enjoying them I have been thinking about all those out there with terrible allergies. I think about how lucky I am to be able enjoy the flowering trees and not be crippled by allergies.

I swear I am NOT chasing the ice cream truck. For some reason, ice cream trucks creep me out. I have never had a bad experience or know anyone who has. But when I hear the bell and Barbie's voice call out "Hello..." it makes my spine tingle.

The garden is coming along well. Here are some of the babies..

SPINACH

RADISHES

LETTUCE

ONIONS

GREEN BEANS

PEAS

I was NOT happy to see this. I am not sure who is trying to move into the garden. Looks too small to be my naughty puppy. We do have moles , but I haven't had an issue in the garden before. the hole isn't pretty shallow so hopefully they moved on to another plan.

My first morning walk in a long time. This morning I walked with my almost teenage niece. She is so much fun :) I am so impressed with her drive to get up at 5:30 a.m. before a long day of school, play practice, etc. She wants to improve her conditioning for cheerleading. And it makes an aunt happy when she is motivated by getting time with her aunt and uncle. There is something not right about this picture, in addition to the total lack of daylight and my shiny glasses. It makes my niece looks so much taller than me...the road must have been VERY uneven. We are currently the same height...but not for long I imagine.

By the time we were finished it was lightening up. I love this time of morning.

I am planning on a lunch time walk today (assuming of course that work doesn't get in the way).  Prepare yourselves for more pictures of flowering trees. I am currently obsessed!