Signs of hope

It's been raining here all weekend. But that's alright by me. Know why? Because it isn't snow.

Friday was absolutely beautiful. It was sunny and warm. So warm, in fact, that I took our outside Christmas lights down (this is not uncommon, trust me). And it was even so gorgeous out, that I found a few things that made me smile:







Don't worry. I'm not fooled for a moment, though. I've lived in Michigan long enough to know that spring isn't officially here until Fourth of July weekend. It's just nice to have a little hope.