March 27, 2025  Collin Arrived today!


Collin flew into Milan at 8:05 a.m. and Rod and I made our second trip to the city to retrieve him. He had a long line for customs, but other than that, everything went smooth. We came back to the villa and showed him the neighborhood, got him some coffee to help him stay awake until evening, ate out, and tucked him into bed by 8pm.


Since I don't have much to post for the day, I will take this opportunity to share my photos of spring. They are definitely in a warmer growing zone than we are. It feels like Alabama, maybe? These pictures are for all the gardening fans out there!


Forsythia

Camellia

Camellia

Tulip tree

Daffodils

Grape hyacinth

Old cedar/hemlock tree?

Tulip tree close up.

Hellebores or Lenten Roses

More hellebores.

Cute fern. 

I don't know what these are.

Maybe a type of viburnum?

Vinca in bloom.

Hydrangea leafing out

Primrose grows like dandelions in the lawn.

Not sure. 

Hyacinths

A corkscrew willow, Maybe?

More hellebores, my new favorite!


Hang in there Michigan!  Spring is coming! 😎

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