26 Things # 22 - Springy

In honor of all my friends that are being hammered - once again - by Mother Nature and Jack Frost's cruelty, and in celebration of a certain Pennsylvania groundhog doing the right thing this morning, I present to you the springiest things I could find around here! Nothing says spring like the gorgeous flowers that bloom in this area (and I'm almost fearful of your reaction to admit that they pretty much bloom all year round). It's impossible to look at them without smiling. I tried to also get some pictures of the gorgeous yellow ones that bloom on the hill across from my house, but my settings were off and they were awful. But trying to get them was quite an adventure. I'm not a hiker, by any means, and I had to climb up the bramble-covered hillside to get to the bush. On my way up, an enormous bumble bee took an interest in me (I guess I smell good today?), and wouldn't leave me alone. Needless to say, I almost tumbled back down the hill. Note to self, don't wear any kind of a heel next time you even think of trying that stunt!)  But I digress... I present to you: Springy!