Love this time of year

Something new happening in my garden every day. If I sit still long enough, I can actually see things growing.

Watched my first iris blossom slowly unfurl yesterday. Well, okay, I didn't sit there and stare at it all day but, since we can't smoke in the house anymore, I had plenty of opportunities to check its progress.

Other stuff fixin' to bloom here: redbud, azalea, bridal wreath, clematis, tulips and pinks. Expecting quite a show from the irises--they're loaded. Wish I had more colors, though. Mine are all purple.