Melted Snow

These photos are from Feb 17th, one of the first warm days we had. Since then the last brave ice fishermen packed up, the crocuses bloomed and now that they are past prime the hyacinth are starting to flower. The tulips are growing taller and the weeping cherry is starting to bud leaves.

Through all of this, the mountain of snow kept clinging onto it's own frozen core, refusing to allow the sun to beat it back. Last night as we all settled into bed, a small patch remained watching over our houses.
The light spring showers that rained all night finally melted all that remained. Spring must be here.