Happy Easter, I hope you had an enjoyable time with family and friends. Friday I drove down to Washington state with my mom. The weather was grey and dull, but we had a great time along the way. Saturday morning in Everett we happened upon this Sea wolf transformation statue by James Madison.

It is around a pole at the corner of the street.

The gray skies behind made for an interesting silhouette.

Standing back you can see the entire statue.

Later in the morning we were in Renton and had a great BBQ lunch of ribs and chicken at Cedar River Barbeque. This painting was on the outside of a building advertising a sewing machine repair shop.

Sunday morning we drove back up along the I-5 and found these daffodil fields on our way to La Connor.

The day was very grey and threatening and very windy.

Usually at this time the tulips are in full bloom but this year they are late.

This sign is for the shop Bunnies by the Bay, it is a delightful shop filled with stuffed bunnies that were originated in the town. This store is in La Connor but as you can see it was closed because of Easter Sunday.

There are some beautiful "painted lady" style homes in this area, this particular one is a long time favourite of mine. A patient of mine painted this house for me from a photo I took many years ago as a thank you.

Late in the afternoon the sun came out and the skies turned blue. This tug boat looked so peaceful cruising along the river.

As you can see the cherry trees in our courtyard are now in full bloom.

The two weeping cherry trees by our pond are looking very nice in the late afternoon sun.

Fireworks on the quay for the first night of Fraserfest on Friday night. A festival in New Westminster to celebrate the Fraser River. The river and surrounding area was lit up by the colourful display.

I love the ellipse shape of this firework.

The bright orb in the right lower corner is actually the full moon! I was hand holding my camera causing the double image.

Once again you can see the full moon in the lower right corner.

The grand finale was very colourful and loud. You can see the moon clearer because of all the light from the fireworks.

Sunday afternoon the work boats of the Fraser came out for a parade. There were big tugs and small all decked out with colourful flags flying as they came up the river towards the quay.

These three were playing to see who was the strongest.

This was the colourful logo designed for this year's celebration.

Here comes a game of chicken between a pirate ship on the left and the port patrol on the right!

They came very close to each other without touching or swamping the other.

They safely passed each other.

The spray from hitting the wake almost caused you to loose sight of the boat for a moment.

Just after I got home in May I went walking and enjoying the flowers along the Quay. The colours are just amazing to enjoy.

They were looking beautiful, the gardeners do a wonderful job of mixing the varieties of bulbs.

They also have fun with other Spring flowers to add a sparkle of colour.

I love the cool blue flowers with the warm pink above.

These poor ones are a bit wind-blown.

I love how this is a great cross-section of the tulip. I just happened upon this specimen.

What a great example of complimentary colours.

This Dogwood tree was desperately trying to put out some blooms in the wet, cold Spring weather we've been having.

Isn't this a pretty flower?

Pink tulips, one of my favourite colours and the most traditional shape when you think of tulips.

Three tugs racing along the river, the first one is actually towing the other two.

Each year our city has the Hyack Festival, they have an amusement park set up in Queens Park for all to enjoy.

It was a bright sunny, but very windy day, as you can see by the flags blowing.

A few blocks away I found this lovely dogwood in bloom.

I went out for a walk this morning and this is the view back towards the courtyard.

Huge snowflakes were coming down covering the palms and everything else around them.

Looking up-river.

Looking down-river.

I think the roses are finished for the year.

The tugs work everyday no matter what the weather.

The view from my condo of the pond and waterfall, notice how the pampas grass flower plumes have toppled over from the weight of the snow.