bloom

^gorgeous mom, gorgeous flowers!^

^one of my mom's favorites^

^one of my favorite floral arrangements with its' art inspiration^

^mom checking out the modern art^



as promised, here are some pics from my visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum with my mom this weekend.

Despite the windy weather, the wings were open at the museum, so everything looked so bright and lovely in the main atrium. It was really great to see how many people had come out for the exhibit-I had never seen it so packed! The floral arrangements, all inspired by a painting in each of the galleries, were pretty spectacular and the company wasn't too bad either ;)

we're ready for you spring!

 

Hello spring! Hello?? Anybody there?!

 

With today's high at about 20 degrees, I'd say we are all in serious need of springtime weather. I told Ry this morning that the cold is just plain oppressive. I think he thought I was being dramatic, but even he (who loves wintertime and snowboarding) is ready for warmer weather. So in hopes of kicking this spring season into gear, let's discuss some favorite things about spring! I'll go first....

 

1. Bike rides! I realize that there are some brave i.e. crazy people who ride year-round, but springtime is when the open road calls my name.

 

2. Spring flowers! When those flowers start to bloom and grass finally begins to grow back, there is nothing better than all those great smells in the air. I love seeing everything slowly start to creep up and out of the ground, especially the tulips!

 

3. Picnics! Because who doesn't like a good picnic in a great park...I'm looking forward to checking out the handful of different parks around Milwaukee and of course, the lovely lakefront.

 

4. Out with the old, in with the new...wardrobe! I am lover of boots, but I certainly won't complain when it's not a required item in my daily wardrobe. Same goes for sweaters and lots of layers...give me light and fresh!

 

5. Long walks! Nothing is worse than stepping outside and feeling completely assaulted by freezing temperatures and harsh winds. I have always loved being able to walk around and explore the neighborhoods I have lived in and it's always a million times better when the sun is shining down and birds chirping, don't you think??

 



spring awakening!

I swear it was one week ago that I was groaning about how we still had SO much snow here in Duluth and now here I am, singing the praises of the beginning of spring time! But I am not complaining, not one bit.


Ryan and I got out yesterday for a little while with Reef (his Aussie Shepherd) and it was glorious! Still a bit slushy, but you can see all around, everything and everyone responding the warmer weather and taking advantage of it.


It feels so refreshing to not have to bundle up in long underwear, multiple pairs of socks, sweaters and whatever else you could possibly think of...just to walk to the bus stop. I went to an early morning yoga class and this session, I decided to dedicate my practice to spring time and it's potential for new beginnings and growth.

So wherever you are, I hope that today you get a chance to get out, enjoy some sunshine and find time to reflect on your new beginnings for this spring!

"The earth laughs in flowers." ~ E.E. Cummings