As always, the big old cherry tree across the street from The Urban Porch made a spectacular annual showing.

Walking beneath this fairy-like bower over the last few weeks has provided moments of daily enchantment.

The burst of warm temps a couple of days ago encouraged her leaves to push through, prompting a sudden drop of petals that left a massive, flamingo-colored blanket on the sidewalk and grass.

Rudi and I took a moment to enjoy this carpet of bubble-gum snow before the wind blew it away.

Thank you, Cherry, for the magic! So long until next year!

~*~