I am actually starting to see...

At 42 years of age, this is the first time that I've noticed the gradual progression of spring. I've always noticed flowers in full bloom, but through photography and blipfoto in particular this is the first time I'm noticing the progression of spring from the tiny buds on trees (as in this photo) to what will soon be trees with full-fledged leaves. I have sure been missing a lot all these years!