Spring - my top 5

It's spring. Historically my favorite season. I'm having a hard time appreciating it this year so in an effort to focus on the things I do love about it, here's a list of my top 5 favorite things about spring:

1. Warming temperatures. It feels so nice to put away the coats and pull out the jackets. Put away the boots, get a pedicure and enjoy sandals...it's a beautiful thing.

2. Periodic rain showers (key word being periodic). When temperatures are starting to warm and the air is getting dry and we get a sprinkling - the air smells different and I love it.

3. Spring means that summer is almost here...and summer means LOTS going on. So spring is when I bust out my spreadsheets, compile my notebooks and get ready for upcoming trips. I love visiting old friends and new places and sometimes planning the trips is almost as much fun as going on them. (I said ALMOST.)

4. Trees and bushes that have looked near dead and barren for so many months finally start looking like potential backdrops for carefully posed pictures. Walking or driving down the blossom-filled tree-lined street always makes me think of Anne of Green Gables. "The Avenue? There's no meaning in a name like that. White Wave of Delight - that's it rightful name."

5. Fresh fruits and veggies are in season. Hello strawberries, asparagus and pineapple! YUM-O!

Those are my personal faves. Now if someone could simply remind mother nature of the date and the expectations for spring....