Bees and Blossoms

This past week I have been enjoying the beauty, sounds and scents of all the local blossoms...

The week (or so) that the blossoms are out is one of my favourite times of year...

Looking at a group of trees blossoming is so beautiful! I love standing under a tree and really looking at each blossom...knowing that they are the promise of fruit that will soon come.

I love being surrounded by the subtle sweetness...

But, I think what I love most is the sound...

I love the humming of the bees.

I love watching hundreds of bees at work.

I think I could sit and watch them all day.

Each year I fall more and more in love with bees...

I think I may need to get my own hive... I just need somewhere to put it!

Yes, my *imaginary* farm definitely has a few hives!

and lots and lots of blossoms!

For now, I am enjoying the efforts of others... and loving what I see!

Apple Blossoms

The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the apple trees are in full bloom...

I love this time of year...the weather is perfect (not too hot)...and being in a fruit growing area, there are blossoms everywhere...

I love standing under the apple trees and enjoying the colours: the green, white and pink contrasted against the blue sky...

But, my favourite thing about standing under the apple trees is listening to the humming of the bees...

the trees are full of them...

I love getting up close and seeing the pollen collecting on their little legs...

and knowing that there have been great losses of bees in many areas...I am grateful to see them here, busy at work...

My mother's ornamental cherry is also in bloom and the blossoms are spectacular...

So, for the past few days I have been soaking in the sunshine and blossoms...

and enjoying a lovely visit with my aunt and uncle from the west coast and cousins from England.

Life is good.