What have I got blooming?
My husband picked an orange off the tree for me yesterday, and I thought what a nice thing to talk about for Blooms day.
Too bad he picked it in Los Angeles instead of our own New York back yard. He was there on business and brought it home for me as a treat. If I can’t have sunshine I could at least taste a bit of it, he joked. Anyway, that said, back to reality.
Instead of luscious oranges hanging from the tree waiting to be picked,
I instead, have snow. 
And plenty of it.
Although, a few days ago, before it snowed, I was delighted to find one brave soul hiding in the mulch that probably wishes for spring even more than I do.
There were also buds on several of the shrubs.
Maybe spring would arrive early after all.~ Hey a girl can dream can’t she?
How I long for those crocuses and snowdrops to pop out of the snow and declare that our wait is close to over. But that is not to be today. So in order to show a bloom or two I had to head indoors and to my surprise, there they were, just as I had hoped (except for the- outside on a spring like day- part) My forced Crocuses starting to sprout! 
There was also a Christmas Cactus just beginning to bud. 
So there are signs of life here at my house. Signs of life that are definite and predictable, even if they are mostly inside.
Also there are flowers with gorgeous colors to brighten up any dull winter day sitting right on my table and my windowsill. They are my Valentines Day presents. 
So I will stop whining and embrace the beauty that sits right in front of me and share it with all of you.
And keep hoping for spring.
I have one more little sprout growing in our family garden to show on this GB Blooms day.
Our first grandchild will arrive this summer. My son and his wife just got the ulstrasound and found out it’s a girl! What could be better than that?
~I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become, I will always plant a large garden in the spring. Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy that one gets from participating in nature’s rebirth? ~Edward Giobbi
February 15th, 2010 at: 7:20 am
Congratulations! I think your son and daughter-in-law have the loveliest bloom of the lot
February 15th, 2010 at: 8:46 am
A taste of Sunshine, what a lovely treat!
Congratulations on the family sprout, so much happiness.
February 15th, 2010 at: 9:40 am
Your indoor blooms are pretty, I long to smell our citrus tree blooms….oh and a little gardener will be here soon!
February 15th, 2010 at: 10:14 am
A tiny sprout getting ready to bloom into a grandchild is a wonderful thing! Congratulations! Spring just can’t get her soon enough.
February 15th, 2010 at: 11:31 am
Happy bloom day Teresa! Here in CA, spring is obvious but it’s still mostly cold and damp. Then I remind myself that the days are getting longer, so spring must be on its way!
Nice photos! I love the trees in the snow… with the promise just underneath.
February 15th, 2010 at: 11:38 am
Those little sprouts can sure give us good cheer and how nice for your husband to bring you a bit of sunshine back from his trip. I wish I had a lemon tree right now.~~Dee
February 15th, 2010 at: 1:35 pm
Grandchildren and blooms, what could be better? A nice bit of sunshine your hubby brought to you. Happy GBBD.
February 15th, 2010 at: 2:23 pm
Wow you do have a lot of snow – I thought we had had a lot in January here in the UK but nothing compared to you.
February 15th, 2010 at: 9:49 pm
The snow looks so pretty – too bad it means a longer wait for the first outdoor blooms! Congratulations on the upcoming family addition
February 16th, 2010 at: 1:06 am
Congratulations on the new sprout on your family tree. That’s definitely the very best kind of sprout.
As for all that snow, hold on – spring IS coming! I promise.
February 16th, 2010 at: 1:11 am
My heart always breaks a little when I see the shoots come up so early only to be covered in snow within a few days.
February 16th, 2010 at: 10:38 am
I like your style Theresa! I love the attitude of seeing the beauty in it all, even if it is just one shoot of a daffodil. My snowy garden looks much like yours! I was so thrilled to see an unexpected ultrasound picture tucked in with the other budding lives – I’m still crying just a bit. Thanks for visiting my site. And congrats on that new baby!
February 16th, 2010 at: 1:50 pm
Beautiful post on the beauties of snow. Appreciating it can be tough sometimes. Congratulations on your growing grandbaby!
February 16th, 2010 at: 11:21 pm
Congratulations on the best bloom of all! I am a new grandparent myself ..my grandson is 14 months old. It’s a fantastic feeling!
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
♥ Pat
February 16th, 2010 at: 11:27 pm
Yes, snow seems to be the main topic for so many of us! Congrats on your new grandbaby!!! They are special.
February 17th, 2010 at: 1:48 am
How exciting for your grand daughter! New life, new birth. Bloom wherever planted!
February 17th, 2010 at: 10:54 am
You had me going for a while there. I was thinking: Oranges and New York, what is wrong with this picture. Thanks for sharing your bits of Spring with us. I’ve seen the little buds of Daffodils popping up. The promise of Spring is there if we look closely.
Mama Bear
February 17th, 2010 at: 12:31 pm
How exciting, Teresa…it is indeed a valentine’s gift to have a grandchild sprouting! Your snow looks, well, snowy and white! But I’m glad you were able to find some sprouts outside in the midst of it. No sprouts here in VA. If there are, I haven’t yet seen them under these several feet of white stuff! Spring cannot come soon enough!
February 17th, 2010 at: 12:47 pm
Your blog is just lovely. The fresh orange, wouldn’t it be fantastic to pick it off your own tree, but alas we don’t live in such climates. We’ve had a record breaking snowfall this winter, but you know I really like it.
Grandchildren are the VERY best thing ever. We have four.
Ann
Tin and sparkle
February 17th, 2010 at: 12:50 pm
First – Congratulations on becoming a Grandmother!
Great pictures. I am ready for 75 to 80 degree temps. and Sunshine.
February 17th, 2010 at: 1:50 pm
Congratulations on the new granddaughter! Your outdoor pictures are wonderful…I can’t wait for spring! Happy Outdoor Wednesday
February 17th, 2010 at: 2:06 pm
That was so nice of hubby to bring you an orange from sunny CA. And congrats on your upcoming grand daughter. How exciting. Looks like spring is starting to sprout at your house.