My strawberries are flowering, I have thumb sized veggies on my bell pepper plant, looks like spring has arrived early in San Antonio this year.
I love spring, there is nothing prettier than blooming wildflowers. I love that our European Starling is back building her nest in our tree for the 6th year in a row. Every year it is so exciting to watch for her babies, and see how she and her mate take care of things.
It's also the Lenten season, a time I traditionally take to start my spring trim down. After All, no matter how much I workout the Holidays always seem to add a pound or two. Lent pulls me back into the reality of a smaller clothing season just around the corner. I remember a healthier, fitter me only a few months back, and I am reminded of the importance of portion control.
If you're like me, still feeling a holiday fluff, take an effort to move everyday, if the weather is nice walk outside and enjoy the view. Ride bikes or kick a soccer ball with your kids.
Of Course there are bad weather days too. Are you stuck in the house? You can still get active follow along with a yoga DVD or get out a jump rope or hula hoop and relive your youth while burning calories.
And most importantly start incorporating fresh local produce into a bigger portion of your diet. Tis the season to visit farmers markets, or start your own garden. A beautiful plate of fresh colorful food makes eating so much more enjoyable, don't you think?

  Happy Spring!