The view from my front door ...

There is only one week a year when this tree looks like this. It almost takes my breath away everytime I see it, it is just so vibrant and beautiful.
And to the side of our porch, our lilacs are starting to bloom.

We have had some crazy weather the last few days, wind, rain, hail, you name it. But the clouds and blue skies are so beautiful today. I had to take a picture, but it doesn't do it justice!