two lips

We were outside two days ago enjoying the spring like conditions when Kate, bursting with joy, took me by the hand to our front garden.  There, she proudly pointed out the tulips that had appeared as the snow quickly disappeared. Today I counted and we have 21 strong looking tulip tips.

I planted many a tulip in Calgary gardens but I have never had one make it past the bulb stage.  Our squirrels must be hungrier back west because the moment you planted them they became a rodent's meal. They're the first bulbs that the kids planted along side me and they have been talking about them all through our long winter.

So wish us luck! Luck against more snow, trampling feet and curious puppies.  It's a long journey ahead in order to get a couple of these babies to bloom.

CAKE