Picture of the day - March 21, 2007

Daffodils After An Early Morning Rain

Well, according to the calendar today is the first day of spring, and I for one am certainly glad to see it arrive. I absolutely love spring! Every season that God gives us is special in its way: Summer is for spending time with our families as we "cook out" and enjoy the outdoors. Autumn turns trees all across the nation into thousands of colorful mosaics. And of course winter brings snow in many parts of the country which delights kids of all ages who love to get out and play in it. But for me, there is nothing like spring... I just love it when March rolls around after a long, cold winter. Crocuses burst into view and blossom, the grass turns green, and the trees show signs of new life with the appearance of "buds" and plenty of fragrant blossoms of their own. And then there are the daffodils! Every year when I see those beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers pop out of their cocoons I know that spring is just around the corner. Sometimes they have to endure a final snowfall or two, but they inevitably show up to herald the arrival of my favorite time of year. And so they did once again, just a few days ago. Cheria and I have several beds of daffodils in various parts our large yard, and right now most of them are blooming in all their magnificent glory. Today's picture features just a few of them standing tall after an early morning rain. Did I mention that I absolutely love spring?   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"