It's That Time of Year Again!

The apple trees are in bloom! Because we started losing sizable branches from the front tree last year as the fruit got heavier and heavier, we had to do a drastic emergency pruning. This year there are significantly less blossoms there than last year. The bad news is we'll have fewer apples come October, but the good news is that thinning out the tree makes for better pictures!

Some front yard blossoms, in full bloom. This tree gets sunlight alllllllll day long, so the flowers are already popping white.

But the backyard sees a little less sun, so there we still have tender pink buds. 

Despite majoring in biology in college and "knowing" all of the ins and outs of plant reproduction, it still never ceases to amaze me that these delicate little flowers will grow into sweet, crisp apples in a few months time. I tried explaining it a little to Sam, and I think he understood it about as well as he understands the whole baby-in-my-belly thing. Which is to say, not at all. That doesn't make it any less sweet when he talks about it, though. In fact, it might even make it more so. 

It might sound silly, but accidentally acquiring these apple trees has been something of a life altering event for me. I never really understood so many simple joys before them, and I'm sure there are many, many more to come.

To see what everyone else is sharing on this glorious Monday, visit Tracy at Mother May I.