Only 27 days until spring

I am so over winter. Between the cold temperatures, snow and the fact that I hate wearing socks, March 20 can't come soon enough for me. Usually at this time my crocuses are poking through the soil but I still have so much snow that I can't see a thing. I guess I'll have to settle for some warm and colorful pictures.

The Royal Plantation, where hubby and I went for our honeymoon. Lovely boutique resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Photo: Tropical Places

My annual cherry blossom pilgrimage. I take two days off, right at the beginning and end of the blooming period, and travel around the city to take pictures of different varieties of trees. A few pictures from last year.
Tidal Basin

East Potomac Park

Kenwood

Pretty spring clothes!

Photo: Nordstrom

Photo: Talbots

Photo: Thread Social

Photo: Etsy

And they're off! March and early April see a full slate of Derby prep races, including the Florida Derby, Santa Anita Derby, Arkansas Derby and Wood Memorial. My early favorites are Eskendereya and Lookin at Lucky.

Maryland racing is already underway at Laurel and Pimlico opens it's spring meet in mid-April.

April will also see the showdown between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom Handicap, the day before the big Arkansas Derby.

Photo: Maryland Jockey Club

I cannot wait until these bloom! I planted over 500 bulbs last fall, including these double late tulips.

Photo: Van Engelen