How long until Spring?

Today it is absolutely bitter cold in Toronto. Its about -15°C right now (or 5°F for my friends south of the border) and Whiskey and I are curled up trying to keep warm (he is a living, breathing hot water bottle).

How long is it until Summer? Actually I don't even care about it being hot, I just would like some warmth...how long is it until Spring?

Despite the cold snap right now, last night I went up North to visit my parents and walked in to discover that Spring had come early to their house...

Tulips!

This reminds me that eventually the nice weather will be back, but I can't wait to see all the flowers bloom again. My mother put this together for next to nothing. She picked up the rectangular container for 50 cents from a florist shop that was downsizing (regularly $20!), the river stones are from a local dollar store and the tulips were only $7.00. A fresh flower arrangement for only $8.50!

I love the Spring colours and they really stand out with the new paint as a backdrop. I may just have to stop at the local fruit stand on the way home tonight and pick up some fresh blooms for myself.

Hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and keep out of the cold! Brrr....