Signs of spring

Because I was none too pleased to see snow falling as I drove home from the grocery store today, and because it's cold, and because I have been incredibly lazy about posting pics from my vacation, I give you proof that it is here (or coming eventually).

Melting ice on the Cocheco

Hey! you can see the whole top of that bench!
Open window
Finally! the earth in our yard....where we will burn things this year
Hydrangea, starting to grow!
....and, some annuals that will be making way for new tenants.
The lilacs are budding, which makes me so happy!
This also makes me happy: