As I sit here with the sun shining in my window, it is hard to believe that it is really 9 degrees below zero at midday!  Yes, BELOW zero!  Earlier today, before I realized how crisp it was outside, I had actually considered heading out to take some photos.  Nope, not today...Instead I'll stay inside and sip my hot coffee while snuggled up in my fleece blanket.

The good news is that spring is bound to come soon, so I think I'll just sit here and dream of all the beautiful photos I'll be able to take in a few short weeks.  Oh sure, there will be more cold days and a lot more snow (it IS almost Minnesota High School hockey tournament time, isn't it?), but before we know it, the flowers will be blooming and we'll be able to go outside with only one layer of clothing on.  Hard to believe right now, but I have faith...In the meantime, do some spring dreaming of your own inspired by these images from springs past.

Have a great week and stay warm! Spring blooms in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Spring blooms in the Brainerd Lakes Area.