It is becoming springtime in Southern California ….

… I had no idea how much I missed this!

I haven’t experienced a SoCal spring season since 2002 … 7 years? The couple days of a Phoenix spring season don’t even compare.

Perfect weather. Cool enough that I still need a sweater. Warm enough that I don’t need anything heavier.

Spring makes me want to drive out on the 101 in the afternoons. All the way to Agoura Hills or Thousand Oaks. With my window down. Getting my arms unevenly tanned

Spring makes me want to go buy flowy, colorful dresses. And wear skirts…. every day.

Spring makes me want to lounge around outside with a book that develops into a nap.

Spring makes me want to wear flip-flops. The first day of 2009 to wear flip-flops was Friday. Just warm enough to get away with naked toes ….

Spring makes me want to read Anne of Green Gables. I always crave those books in springtime.

Spring makes me want to add ‘TREES’ in big letters to the top of my future-house wishlist.

Spring makes me want to throw away my computer so I don’t have to be inside on these gorgeous days.

*photo taken at Disneyland 3/7