First Flowers

I'm a few days late for posting (technology! migraine! work!), but welcome to Siberian squill blooming in my yard.  I'm impressed that these flowers bloom a couple of weeks after everything was covered in an icy, snowy blanket. Also, I've planted some grass seed, which is slowing sprouting...and providing extra food for the birds. 

Blizzard!

The trees weave like drunken sports fans. The wind blows the snow sideways. Is it snow? It's also rain, sleet, hail, and tiny pellets of icy precipitation. The thunder rumbles. No travel is advised. Ah yes, April in Minnesota. I remember fondly the warm temps (81F one day!) and blooming trees and tulips from last weekend's visit to St. Louis.