What did the groundhog determine?

It is without a doubt spring around here. It is an early one, with many blooms happening about a month early. The iris just peeked out yesterday, the lilac is starting, and the weeds are full force by the raised beds. I hope it will be a mild spring with some non freezing temperatures and a few good rains. I always remember the way the property looks this time of year, as we are now coming up on our 4th house key day 5/8. A lot has changed since then... Pretty much everything!! A big house change is coming up the next month or two... Kitchen demo starts Friday!!!! The purple tubs contain about 1/3 of the pantry contents which means I'm 2/3 behind... Stay tuned...