Spring is finally Coming--there is hope!

Environment Canada's prediction of a cold spring into the middle of April has been correct, unfortunately.  However, there are signs....
These were taken yesterday.

Suzanne's crocuses are blooming, although thanks to the chipmunks there are considerably less than the original 700 planted.

Jim's daffodils are sprouting.  Thanks to the chipmunks' distaste and to the joy of multiplication, there are considerably more than the 1400 originally planted.

The only real snow left is in the back yard, which is still trying to hold on to winter.  The bird feeders are active with a whole different set of birds, and the grey squirrel moms have given birth.

We spent part of the weekend down at Niagara Falls, watching our niece, Brigid, perform at the National Cheer Evolution (Canada's national cheerleading competition).  They seem to call it Cheer now, and it is vastly different from cheerleading as I knew it.  It is extremely acrobatic, and very team oriented.  Check it out on utube to see what it's about.  (You should see how these kids get decked out!)   It was lovely to see Brigid, and our sister-in-law, Val.