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Wordless Wednesday: When We Grow Up…

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For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

“Blossom by blossom, the spring begins.” – Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Daffodil Sprouts

“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.” – John Maxwell

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Previous Narcissus (Daffodil) Blooms

“Spring’s first heartbeat honors Winter’s last breath.” – Angie Wyland-Crosby

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Crocus Sprouts
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Yellow Crocus from 2023

“Never yet was a springtime when the buds forgot to bloom.” – Margaret Elizabeth Sangster

Sharing for Dawn’s Spring Festival, which begins tomorrow, March 20, and Wednesday Quotes hosted by A Fresh Cup of Coffee.

Celebrating the spring equinox today, a day early. Join me this Sunday for the Sunday Stills theme spring/autumn equinox!

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48 responses to “Wordless Wednesday: When We Grow Up…”

  1. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Love your photos Terri and the quote. Thanks for joining

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you Sadje! Have a great week!

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You too my friend

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  2. Sunday Stills: Equinox Brings on the Celebrations of Spring and Autumn – Second Wind Leisure Perspectives Avatar
    Sunday Stills: Equinox Brings on the Celebrations of Spring and Autumn – Second Wind Leisure Perspectives

    […] This week, Sunday Stills celebrates the beginning of spring (and autumn) now that the equinox has ushered in these highly anticipated seasons. I shared hints of spring HERE. […]

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  3. KymPossible Avatar
    KymPossible

    Gorgeous photos and lovely quotes. I love all the early spring flowers, and especially crocuses. Thanks for linking up with Wednesday Quotes!

    This might be a duplicate comment – sorry if it is!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Kym! This was not a duplicate comment. I figured how to get into the Inlinkz!

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      1. KymPossible Avatar
        KymPossible

        I’m so glad! I hope we’ll see you again! I also needed the reminder about Sunday Stills and I’ll see if I can get myself together to participate in that from time to time.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Thank you, I would love to have you along for the ride 🙂

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  4. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Cindy!

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  5. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Such lovely photos, Terri. Spring is springing. 🌻

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It sure is, thank you Eugi!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        Most welcome, Terri.

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  6. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Spring Has Sprung! 🌸🌼
    Pretty Spring pictures! That last quote was my favorite!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! Our sprouts are growing a bit each day!

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  7. Klausbernd Avatar
    Klausbernd

    Hi Terri
    Suddenly, we got a lot of yellow in our garden. That’s the colour of spring.
    Enjoy the spring
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      All that yellow sounds wonderful! Thanks for stopping by KB!

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  8. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    There’s something special about new growth pushing through the dirt and emerging with the solid promise of flowers to come.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I agree, thank you, Graham 🌷

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  9. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    How exciting seeing those first few sprouts coming up Terri! I am sure they’ll end up looking as nice as your previous flowers – we are all waiting for more photos as you tiptoe through your tulips too. 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I saw the tulip sprouts today, Linda! I’m glad I placed the bulb pkgs in the areas so I could recall what’s growing where.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        That’s great – by early April I think they’ll be up and growing tall. I used to pass a homeowner’s patch of tulips enroute to the Park over the years and was surprised how fast they grew once the green shoots showed up.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Cant wait!!

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  10. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Happy Spring, Terri, everything is oh-so blooming, how wonderful!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It’s trying, thank you, Donna!!

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
        Bay Photos By Donna

        Like-wise here!

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  11. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    Great shots, Terri! Spring has sprung here as well!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! I’m so ready, aren’t you?

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      1. Retirement Reflections Avatar
        Retirement Reflections

        Absolutely!

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  12. Suzanne@PictureRetirement Avatar
    Suzanne@PictureRetirement

    Love the quote, ‘if we are growing…’ and the ‘growing’ images are a delight. Especially love the Daffodil.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzanne! I think that daffy was from last year, fingers crossed mine will grow 💐🤞

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  13. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Happy Springtime, Terri xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Jo, and to you! 💐

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  14. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    Spring has sprung! Happy dances all around! I’ve never planted bulbs… it must be fun to see what emerges.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      This is my first try at it, Janis! I just hope i didn’t kill the tulips I bought in Oregon.

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  15. Randy Schoener Avatar
    Randy Schoener

    I’m hoping to get some similar shots, but we are still waiting for Spring to arrive where we live.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Randy! Wishing you flowers soon!

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  16. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Lovely signs of spring, Terri 💚

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy. I’m happy the winter fog and gloomy is gone!

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  17. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Lovely photos and spring quotes, Terri. I love all the yellow!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Diana! I think I planted purple crocus, so we’ll see.

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  18. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Such beautiful colours of Spring 💜💜💜

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Willow! Although we might have a wintry mix this weekend, the temps are getting warmer every day! The pops of color are so needed now!

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        definitely to lift the mood 💜💜

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  19. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Gorgeous pictures, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! I can’t wait to see them all bloom in my garden beds!

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  20. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    That last quote is perfect.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Jacqui!

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