Friday, March 18, 2011

Signs of Spring

No matter how long the winter,

spring is sure to follow. ~ Proverb


Pink Hyacinth

Sunday, March 20, 2011 . . .


Mexican Cherry

Is the First Day of Spring.


Tulip Magnolia Tree

"The first day of spring is one thing,


Texas Redbud Tree


and the first spring day is another." Henry Van Dyke


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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

63 comments:

  1. GraceMarch 18, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Sarah gorgeous pictures. Happy Pink Saturday. Grace

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  2. Natasha in OzMarch 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Sarah, these pictures are so pretty! It is wonderful to see that Spring has sprung! It is rainy and cold here today. Autumn has begun.

    Hope you have a pretty and happy weekend.

    Best wishes always,
    Natasha.

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  3. StitchforkMarch 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Spring! And I can almost smell the hyacinths in your photos!
    Cathy

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  4. Sylvia KMarch 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Love all the gorgeous pink colors! What a wonderful lift for the spirit and just what I needed! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Sarah!

    Sylvia

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  5. gengenMarch 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow they are so pretty flowers. happy Pink Saturday...see you.

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  6. pinkkandyMarch 18, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Its another Pink Saturday.....I am always amazed at ALL the pink stuff...we come up with....stop by and see what everyone is doing this week-end!
    God Bless you!
    Kandy

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  7. xinexMarch 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Your pink flowers are gorgeous, Sarah. I love Spring!...Christine

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  8. C'est moi ClaudetteMarch 19, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Hello sweet Sarah
    I must say that green cupcake is very cute, and those cookies YUMMY.
    No problem with catching up, life does that to us sometimes.
    Thank you for the birthday wishes Sarah.
    Happy PS and Happy Spring.
    Love Claudie
    xoxoxo

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  9. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Your pictures are so pretty! Just love Hyacinth, such sweet fragrance!

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  10. DebbieMarch 19, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Gorgeous! Around here, we call the tulip magnolia the Japanese magnollia.

    And I have been asking folks what to call the Texas redbud. I LOVE it. I'm so glad to have a name.

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  11. KatMarch 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful photos Sarah. We were thinking of trekking down to Lady Bird Lake this weekend to take some photos of the blooming trees. But I think we might wait until sxsw is over. It's so nice to see everything in bloom again. There is nothing prettier than spring in Central Texas. I hope we have a good wildflower show this year! Kat

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  12. Johanna GehrleinMarch 19, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Hello Sarah,
    you show us so wonderful photos, spring is every year so full hopeness.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  13. MaggieMarch 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful spring flowers heralding in the warmer days.
    Love the pink hyacinth to bits!
    Have a wonderful weekend, mon amie.

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  14. Anitra CameronMarch 19, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful, and so welcome! I haven't seen a hyacinth yet, but yesterday I photographed daffodils, joy in my camera.

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  15. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful photos! We are having a wonderful spring weekend here. Today it might rain a little, but that is ok. We can use it.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  16. Mary AnnMarch 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Those lovely flowers take my breath away. They are so beautiful.

    I am having a $50. giveway on my blog...please stop over and enter!!!

    http://handcraftedbymaryannmiller.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-am-celebrating-with-spring-giveway.html

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  17. Pink Roses and TeacupsMarch 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Sarah,

    I love hyacinths, and these a so pretty! Happy Spring, and happy PS to you!

    Debbie

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  18. PondsideMarch 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    If I could I'd turn into a ladybug and climb into all that pink - I love it! Your Van Dyke quote is perfect for what we're having up here - rain, rain and more rain.

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  19. Ricki TreleavenMarch 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I like your quotes with this one :D

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  20. MarigeneMarch 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful, Sarah. I checked my hyacinths and they are up enough to see the big fat buds...I can hardly wait for them to start blossoming so I can get my fill of their heady perfume!

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  21. Doris LongMarch 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Sarah your Texas red buds are ahead of ours, but our purple magnolias are in full flower. I just love spring! Beautiful shots.

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  22. LynnMarch 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    How fun to see the colorful blooms Sarah! I really do think spring is exciting-enjoy:@)

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  23. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Happy Spring to you! Finally!

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  24. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Oh that Mexican Cherry tree is beautiful..is it hard to grow? I would love one of those..What is your growing zone?
    ~Sincerely,
    Shirley

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  25. AnnetteMarch 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful flowers! I'm so happy spring is nearly here!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Annette

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  26. bjMarch 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful photos, Sarah girl.
    Some of our blooming trees are beginning to....well.....bloom.:)
    Not too much else right now, tho.

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  27. The TablescaperMarch 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Happy Spring! Such glorious photos to usher in Spring.

    It's great to have you being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  28. By the BluegrassMarch 19, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    More beautiful flowers to pluck right off the page!
    xo,
    Sena

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  29. monah http://graciouscottage.com/March 20, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Hi,

    Visiting from Pink Saturday.

    The pink blooms are beautiful.

    Please visit me too.

    Graciously. monah

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  30. JojoMarch 20, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I LOVE HYACINTHS and your header is so beautiful that I can almost smell the fragrance!!!

    I've been dying to find some blog time to tell you that my daughter made it to SXSW and is loving every minute of it. They had one booking but the rest of the time, she and her band have been playing on the sidewalks and they've had the time of their lives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmGpHPS-b3s

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  31. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Spring Sarah!

    We are enjoying delightful Spring weather here at the lake. No redbuds yet, though.:-)

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  32. SnapMarch 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Just look at all those beautiful blooms! Spring is Springing ... three cheers!

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  33. RhondaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love the spring time flowers...I see you do too! I found you via Ms. Rhondi...any friend of hers is a friend of mine!! :-)
    I also love Pink Saturday! I have enjoyed looking around your blog!! There is so much to see and look at!! Great job!
    I am your newest follower! I am a brand new blogger; therefore, I am just learning!
    Happy Pink Saturday!!

    ~~~rhonda~~~

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  34. RhondaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love the spring time flowers...I see you do too! I found you via Ms. Rhondi...any friend of hers is a friend of mine!! :-)
    I also love Pink Saturday! I have enjoyed looking around your blog!! There is so much to see and look at!! Great job!
    I am your newest follower! I am a brand new blogger; therefore, I am just learning!
    Happy Pink Saturday!!

    ~~~rhonda~~~

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  35. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Wonderful quotes and beautiful flowers, Sarah! Happy PS! Happy Spring!

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  36. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful Sarah! Isn't Spring wonderful? Thanks for linking to Favorite Things. laurie

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  37. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Sarah, beautiful spring pictures and we will be having wonderful summer like temps today here. Have a great week!

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  38. danaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love your Spring photos and your great Springy quotes! Happy PS!!!!! dana

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  39. Sunny Simple LifeMarch 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Your blooms are so beautiful! Love this time of year. Now for the first blooms of the roses. Can't wait for those.

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  40. BeverlyMarch 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Spring, Sarah. I am loving it all.

    The redbuds are blooming here, too. We noticed them edging many wooded areas on a drive this weekend.

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  41. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful photos, Sarah! Spring is just around the corner..can't wait! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  42. The Charm of HomeMarch 21, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Sarah, How wonderful to see the trees blooming! I saw one yesterday just brightened the day!
    Sherry

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  43. On Crooked CreekMarch 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Sarah,
    Ah-h-h. . .I could almost smell the blossoms! Lovely, breathtaking post!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  44. ScribblerMarch 21, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful! How I miss the tulip tree in our old yard!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  45. Designs on 47th StreetMarch 21, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Are these beautiful flowers and trees in your yard? A bit too early for ours to bloom but my crocuses are blooming...oh and my pussy willow is budding out! ;) Yeah!
    Donna

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  46. yvetteMarch 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    What wonderful Spring photo's.The beautiful pink hues are a celebration of Spring!
    http://yvettesblogs.com/2011/03/21/springtimes-laughter/
    Yvette x

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  47. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Such lovely pinks! Spring is just spectacular!!

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  48. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Very pretty pink spring blossoms.

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  49. DebbiedoosMarch 21, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Gorgeous photos Sarah. It is so nice to finally see Spring. I really love to see the difference in States bloom at different times.

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  50. JaneMarch 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful photos! I love seeing the color that is beginning to appear with the arrival of spring.
    Have a great week.
    Jane

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  51. SylviaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wonderful Spring photos and wise thoughts !Happy Spring!

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  52. MaryMarch 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Love your pinks Sarah! Our neighbors have a Tulip Magnolia that full of gorgeous blooms! I'm hoping our spring weather lingers and we don't barrel into summer~ it was 80 over the weekend!

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  53. KathyMarch 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Hello Sarah,
    The perfect start to your post - a beautiful Hyacinth. Oh, the loveliness of the flower and it's fragrance - a joy! Lovely poetry and blooms - goes perfectly together. Thank you for sharing this with us at Celebrate Spring with Victoria,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  54. Grandma Yellow HairMarch 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    When I opend your site it was like I could almost smell your beautiful blooms.
    Oh how I wish my yard had beautiful flower in it right now.
    Hope your doing well
    Happy Spring
    Maggie

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  55. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I bought a pot of pink hyacinths the other day and thought of you. :)

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  56. VictoriaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Hi Sarah..yay....what a beautiful tribute to Spring...gorgeous photos..inspiring and magical! Thank you for always sharing such beauty!
    Happy Spring to you!
    Kiki

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  57. Bess at Fixing My ThoughtsMarch 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Very pretty pink flowering trees! Wish I could smell your hyacinth! It's so lovely. Bess

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  58. The French HutchMarch 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    hi Sarah, What a beautiful way to welcome Spring than with your Pink Hyacinth, one of my favorites, beauty and fragrance, and how lovely are those trees. I know Your garden must be a a beautiful place.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  59. Nancy's NotesMarch 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Oh Sarah, what a gorgeous blooming tree, I have always loved redbuds!

    Happy Spring~

    Nancy

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  60. MaryMarch 22, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Spring has definitely sprung......and it was a whopping 90 degrees here today, more like mid-Summer!

    Today the wisteria opened its purple flowers in the heat - I was shocked as yesterday the buds were tightly closed with just a peep of green foliage.

    Happy week Sarah.

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  61. SherryMarch 24, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful trees and I can almost smell the hyacinth. I love the signs of spring. We will see the trees flowering here very soon.

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  62. DebbiedoosMarch 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Spring has sprung here for sure. The pollen is so thick. Beautiful flower pictures.

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  63. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Gorgeous, Sarah! Absolutely gorgeous!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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