Breaking Bedrest

Yesterday evening I couldn't take it anymore, I had to go outside. So I took a little walk around the yard and saw all the new things budding and blooming. It's not fair that I have to miss out on these first lovely days of Spring.

The whole time I was walking around my belly was rock hard so I guess I still need to be taking it easy.

Here are some delicate little leaves unfolding on the Japanese Maple we planted over the winter:

And some blossoms on the cherry tree in our yard: