thankful thursday

Hey - it's a beautiful day, let's take the kayaks out!

Or - maybe not...

While the thermometer may read 80 degrees

- the pond reads FROZEN

 - as in solid...

 - winter hangs tough in Vermont...

Yeah - well...

We did manage to enjoy the day with a hike on one of our favorite trails

- and a beautiful vista

which on this Easter afternoon felt like worshiping in the church of nature

For this day, I am very thankful

- So, I'm pretty sure the pond will thaw - eventually

- and we will be ready

Are you as excited as I am to get this summer-thing underway?

I'm joining Michelle for Thankful Thursday

photo challenge #17 - bicycle(s)

Before the grass turns green, or flowers bloom -

a sure sign of spring in my area -

 bicycles at the train station!

We are having our first stretch of spring-like weather, here in New England

And to think that when I first heard the weather forecast

- I grumbled - yep grumbled...

What am I going to wear? and where are my spring clothes, anyway?

Do I even have any spring clothes?

Yeah - I must - I'm pretty sure I wore clothes last spring...

Ummmmmm - yeah...

will someone please just kick me?!?!

seriously...

Anyway - all joking aside

I am very thankful for this first sign of spring

- the beautiful weather

- sunshine

- bicycles

- and the hope for summer ahead

How is spring shaping up in your neck of the woods?

Are you feeling that little added spring in your step?

(hmmm - is that where the term "spring" comes from...?)

I'm joining Michelle for Thankful Thursday

Thanks for dropping in!