First

While hiking in the nearby foothills yesterday morning I came across these small pasque flowers poking up along the trail.
They may not be as beautiful as some of the wildflowers that come up later in the spring — once things are safe and secure. But these early bloomers more than make up for it in their character and infectious enthusiasm for life.
A little reminder from Nana that sometimes it’s better to just get out into the world than to wait for perfection.