I'm joining Mary-Lou this week for her meme, Take Three Thursday. This week I had several options, but decided to share three photos from the Lilac Festival. It's in the middle of it's 10 run, and we walked over last night to grab a bite to eat, and see the flowers. With the cold April, I wasn't expecting to see one of the most beautiful displays of lilacs we've seen in many years, but there it was. In addition to lilacs, there are gorgeous magnolias (usually finished by now, but not this year,) and a lovely path through azaleas (and soon to open rhododendrons.) It was hard to decide which photograph of the lilacs to share. I have some beautiful close-ups, but this one gives you an idea of how lush the bushes are this year.
We're really enjoying almost perfect spring weather right now. Tuesday we had a day of much needed rain, but it's been clear and sunny with that exception. I finally got our pots for the front yard and the patio planted this morning. We've already begun enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine on the patio. That's when I know winter is over!