Here We Are.

"Through timeless words, and priceless pictures

We'll fly like birds, out of this earth

And times they turn, and hearts disfigure

But that's no concern when we're wounded together

And we tore our dresses, and stained our shirts

But it's nice today, oh the wait was so worth it."

- Jason Mraz "A Beautiful Mess"

__________________________________________________________________

While the snow on the ground screams of winter, the birds outside singing their songs are saying otherwise. Spring is in the air and although it doesn't feel like it yet, it almost looks like it and most definitely sounds as if it is already here. I love Spring. It's so...alive. It makes me want to go out and plant some flowers, dance in skirts, and sing at the top of my lungs. 

In less than a fortnight Frankie and I will fly down to Georgia and visit with my family. It has been nearly two years since they have seen him and so the excitement is clear whenever I talk with my brothers and mother. Everyone loves him and keep saying that "he's a keeper." I guess if you find a gold mine, then why keep looking for more when all you can want is here with you now. Right? I agree with their sentiment and so plan on keeping this boy for a long time. Forever sounds nice. 

With my MacBook, I complied a Calender in German with my photos showcasing each month. March has Buttercups, his pet name for me and one of my favorite flowers. These photos were taken at my fathers house when Spring looks and feels alive by February and where flowers are in bloom by March 1st. In New Jersey, however, Spring doesn't like to show its face until late March or mid-April. I can never wait that long, hence why I make my pilgrimage to the South every March. There are just some things that will never leave my soul, and Spring is one of them. 

*The above photo is copyright of Lydia R. Gillis. Any copying or using of this photo without my permission is stealing. So please, before you use just ask. You can ask me via comments on the most recent post of this blog. Thank you.*