At this time of year, the ornamental pear trees bloom, and the new leaves begin to sprout.


But the tree still hasn't let go of all of last year's leaves yet.


Our seasons here are all mixed up. The calendar says it's winter, but some of our trees still have their autumn leaves. And new the growth everywhere says spring has already arrived.


Did I mention our temperatures this past week have been in the 70's and 80's?