Spring has Sprung

I am one of the many people who daydream of living in Hawaii and having perfect weather all year long, but the cold hard truth is that I love the seasons! Though each season has its pros and cons, Spring is arguably the best season of all! The snow melts, the flowers bloom, and you can finally go outside in your crocs without getting frostbite. Springtime is gorgeous! The flowers, the trees and the gardens are so beautiful! I love seeing the poppy fields in Mantua, the cherry blossoms at the Salt Lake Capitol, and the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. Spring is a time when the whole world changes.

There are very few things I love more in life than being outside, so I’m especially excited when the temperature starts to rise. I love running, hiking, or even just having a picnic outside. I’m excited to break out the bikes, golf clubs, and strollers and soak up the warmer weather. The fresh air just brings a whole new meaning to life. You feel the warm breeze, hear the birds chirping, and see the sun beaming. It’s so fulfilling and rejuvenating.

Springtime typically means gardening time for most people. I haven’t ever had my own garden before, but I try to help out in my parents’ garden each year. This year, I’m hoping to attend one of the seven free gardening classes at Call’s Nursery to learn more about how to start my own garden. I have a dream of being one of those fancy women who spend their fall season canning delicious jams and soups, but I have to start by knowing how to garden in the spring first. (It’s all about the baby steps, rights?)

I have a serious love-hate relationship with spring-cleaning. I am a to-do list type of person, so getting everything organized is actually pretty enjoyable for me. Growing up, spring-cleaning was always a tradition in my family because we would have a giant multi-family yard sale at my Uncle’s house each year, so I’m happy to keep the tradition going within my own little family. This year, I’m especially excited for spring-cleaning because I feel like my family has gained an unnecessary amount of clothes and toys over the last few years, and I can’t wait to get rid of them. It’s a refreshing feeling cleaning out the closets and wiping everything down (except maybe not the baseboards).

Whether you’re looking forward to spending time outside in your garden, hitting the batting cages for a date night, or simply sitting on your deck watching the sunset, I hope you’re enjoying your spring as much as possible. If springtime isn’t your thing, remember, the countdown to summer is on.

Published in The Tremonton Leader in March 2018