Thomas got a new lens - 18 - 200mm with image stabilization - which will be really helpful in the Galapagos, so I hijacked it and took a few shots out in the yard. I love the lens by the way - thanks dear!

There is more spring showing in the yard, right now is mostly the two dogwoods in our backyard. Last year they hardly bloomed, but this year they’re loaded with flowers.

• More photos from around our yard