Spring Evening, Spring Flowers

It was a beautiful spring evening tonight and the kids and I spent some time outside soaking it up. It's that pretty time of year when the grass is really green and the early flowers are in bloom ... and haven't been scorched by the hot summer sun yet!

We took some pics of the pond and the honeysuckle that is in full bloom on the trellis over the pond. It is a favorite of the hummingbirds and we see many of them during the summer months.

We also tried to get pics of one of the resident pond frogs, but they all let out a screech and jumped into the water anytime we came near. They are pretty funny, and pretty scared of us. Wonder if it has anything to do with TJ's relentless efforts to try and catch them in a net all the time? ;-)

Then we moved out front to shoot a few hoops. Abby had to get in the action, even though she was in a dress.

While we were there we took some pics of the beautiful Irises that are blooming near the front walk. I wish they stayed this pretty all year long, but soon they will fade.