Shades of Purple and Pink

It is that time of year, when my driveway smells wonderful.  That's because it is Lilac Season.  The hedge was barely budded a few days ago, and now the flowers are almost fully bloomed.  I really love lilacs, and I am very grateful to whoever planted these bushes years and years ago.

There seems to be a lot of purple and pink in the neighborhood right now.  I'm not sure what these other flowers are, but we found them along our walk tonight.

They are all so beautiful!

Early Lilacs

It's hard to believe, but my lilac bushes are fully bloomed, and it's only March 31st.

Photo #130/365: The Sweet Smell of Lilacs

Lilac bushes line the edge of my driveway from the front corner of the house all the way back to the garage. I look forward to them each spring. This year I have a bumper crop of blooms and you can smell their sweet fragrance as you come out the back door. I cut some to bring into the house and to take to school. Their beauty is short lived, and I noticed that the petals are already beginning to turn brown and drop.

Photo #111: Lilacs

My driveway is starting to smell really good. The lilacs are in bloom. This is my favorite time of the year.