Glorious Explosion!

I've come to the conclusion that there are basically two seasons in Texas.

DRY...

and WET...

For just a few short weeks every year, the two COLLIDE...

and we are gifted with a Glorious Explosion of Color!!!!

...in the gardens

...along the roads

 

...even in the pasture!

We call it Spring!  And it lasts not near long enough, but oh, do I love the balmy days.  There's a sweet scent in the air, the haze of green everywhere and the vibrant display of nature in splendid disarray.  Winter has had long enough to wrap us in her cold arms of grief.  We are ready to breath deep and welcome fresh starts and new joys.

Mom would approve...

There's the slam of screendoors, the lazy buzz of bumblebees and a tall, glass of ice tea to remind me that summer is soon to follow.  For now, I'm enjoying every last minute of our Texas Spring!

And tomorrow we're heading off for a long weekend camping with friends.

The camper's old, but she's faithful!  This time we explore the Piney Woods of East Texas.  And relax into the rhythm of nature.  No time clocks, no hurry-ups, no conflicting schedules... Just time, precious time to catch up to doing nothing but laughing, loving and living... in the beautiful kaleidoscope of Spring.  It's about time we put that on our schedule!

May your weekend wanderings be filled with bursts of joy and life.  Breathe deep and enjoy every minute.

Escaping into Grace, Jane