SPRING....in Talladega is a beeeeautiful sight! On the short walk to my duties in the office each day I loved watching the tulips burst into bloom....first one....then another....then a third....and so on and so on.
The cherry and dogwood trees almost seemed to be in a competition with each other....seeing who could produce the most blooms and be the showiest....and the beautiful pansies and other flowering plants didn't hurt the picture, either....
The dogwoods weren't even showing much beyond tiny bud nubs when we first arrived, but look at them now! Of course, I do have a soft spot for dogwoods....they ARE the state tree of Virginia!
One thing for sure, I have never seen so many wild dogwoods blooming in the forest.....at times it looked like a sea of white....we have really enjoyed this ever-changing masterpiece that God is painting!
And there are other beauties to see in "these here parts"....my long-time friend Athena, and her two very active and precious little ones, Lydia and Luke. Of course, I'd say they qualify as springtime beauties, too!
We had a great time visiting with them in their home....it was sooo good to see Athena after so many years.....and to meet her little ones (who look just their daddy Eric). Thanks, Athena, for a great evening....you are as beautiful and sweet as ever, and we love you!

This is the Lord's Day....let's spend it in seeking time with Him, thanking Him for all the wonders He has created and praising Him for who He is!!!