Signs of Spring #2 and #3

It's still fairly cold around here but it's been above freezing long enough for the pond to melt and now he can get at the fish without breaking his beak our friendly neighbourhood heron is back.

The snow is also pretty much gone now but the grass is yellow and the trees are bare and I think it's going to be a while before anything is visibly growing outside.

In order to feel less jealous of our English friends with their daffodils and whatnot already, Rose and I got crafty and made our own.  Not sure we'll win prizes for botanical correctness but they brighten the place up.