It's here!

Fragrant fruit blossoms, the hum of busy bees, emerging lavender, and opening snapdragons. My not-so-little brother and I planted our gardens yesterday - precious time together. His infectious laughter, as our cat chased our big labrador dog, the warm sun, then the shade of my floppy hat, freshly turned dirt on my hands. And then the small rows of little plants: chiles, squash, tomatoes, pansies, rosemary, and sage. A triumphant smile from my little brother, then away with the gardening tools.

Springtime.