signs of spring...

...are all around us.

 

I took these photos the other day when I was on a walk with Charlie.  I love how spring comes so early here in the pacific northwest.  Very different from spring in Vermont where I grew up.  I am really looking forward to spring this year - Charlie will celebrate his first birthday, we will break ground on our new house, climbing season begins, and the sun will shine upon us more.  I am starting to awaken and gosh, it feels nice.