April in New York - This Might Just Be My Favorite Time of Year

A view of the Sheep's Meadow, with some very low clouds misting up the area.

So I've missed the blog a bit here...winter gets cold and dark and not very inspiring (at least after the holidays have passed), and the family history project has taken up much of my free writing time and photos taking time. But today, this afternoon, there seemed a new day. The sun was shining (mostly) and people were out walking around in the late afternoon warmth (up to 73 degrees today!). My walk through the park on my way home was one of those that reminds me again how much I love being in this city, and how much I love having that park there for me to enjoy.

So here's a couple of photos to show you spring as it blossoms in New York City.

Another view of the sheep's meadow.


A stranger enjoying a moment of sun near one of the blossoming cherry trees.


I know this picture is blurry, I just couldn't get the camera to focus right, but man - look at those colors!!! The lilacs are just starting to bloom, and will be in full bloom by next week I would guess. That's probably my favorite part of spring in the park...that moment where you get just close enough to smell the lilacs...

I'll be back to posting more regularly on the blog soon. I'm supposed to finish working on my family history book by the beginning of May in order to have it finished and printed in time.