Backyard Bliss

This is our backyard. The back may look like the grass isn't as full in the photo, but it's really a carpet of little wildflowers called snowdrops. They come out in spring. I'm happy to see them this full. The past couple years, the kids were using the back part of the yard as a mini-camp complete with teepees and fairy teaparties. It discouraged the snowdrops.
On the left is a crooked cherry tree on its third or fourth year. Last year I planted a compatible cherry next to it, and I'm so happy to announce there are two clusters of flowers on the new tree. We may have cherries in July!
The redbud on the right is one of our favorites. The branches hang low, and the kids use it as a little fort in the summer. I got the seedling from a lady over near the river (and for the one barely visible on the hill- it's not blooming yet)
I wish the photo could capture the feeling of the backyard in spring. Every year is a treasure, but this year seems to be even more lovely and fresh.