Friday, April 3, 2009

APRIL SHOWERS...

We've had much sunshine already. This is Southern California after all. But rain is still needed. 
Gilles over in Canada - annonces "Spring is here". Yes... I love April showers. Take a closer look with a click, raindrops adorn this highly scented beauty.


These peaches will not suffer, it's only drops of water and the sun is already out. Welcome!!!


There is just something about wet grass... I love it. The air is fresh and clean, nature is vibrant.


I remember the story of Thumbelina... She would be right at home in these little pools...
See the tiny white blossom hiding in the beautiful green leaves? Navel oranges... this winter.

I guess after being indoors by force for what seemed ages, I'm just thrilled to get around and enjoy nature right here. So if you'll pardon me, I'll just gush a little about it! 
Sitting on the swing I soak in the tender scene of birds feeding their young ones. 
Breathe.... Mmm... the air smells of rosemary and pink jasmine.The bumble bees are here, hummingbirds dart to and fro like mini fighter jets, yellow and red  finches flock to the feeders, the doves have brought a few friends, and yes, there are butterflies! 
Our newly adopted cat - she adopted us - big with kittens, stretches out demanding petting and BunBun is munching on is favorite treat besides cilantro, geraniums, bougainvillea flowers, petunias and bowers vine. I feed it to him every day - spoiled rabbit!
Life is good, simple pleasures often bring much peace. Pierre in MontrĂ©al snapped some great shots of children taking over a merry-go-round. Simple pleasures... Like glistening rain drops in the sunshine. 
Have you stopped today to feast on the beauty our Heavenly Father surrounds us with? I did. And then I thanked Him...