Cherry blossom in Washington DC

We were so anxious to see the cherry blossom in Washington DC. During the last whole week, we checked the weather broadcast everyday. Fortunately, it changed from rainy to mostly sunny eventually. I was excited and made some banana chocolate chips muffins – sweet treats for the coming joyful day!

I was worried about parking, but we were so lucky to get one without any problem. Our car was parked near this amazing spot.

Wow, aren’t they beautiful?

A valentine heart:

Gorgeous: 

What a cloud!

We didn’t plan for travelling in Washington DC. But since we still had some time, we took a walk along the park and saw Capitol Hill。

Nice local people told us that White House is nearby, so we decided to pay a visit.

Cherry blossom under sunset:

How quiet:

The next day, early in the morning, it snowed:

We are soooooooooooo lucky!

First spring blossom in the yard

Maryland is really warm, I am surprised to see blossom in early March. Are they Northern Blue Flag?

Maple blossom

Maple blossom looks like a shy bride dressing silk gown and wearing silver jewelery.

In sunset:

Early spring flowers

I can see beautiful crocuses through the window in my lab:

Crocus is the herald of spring. People feel excited on its visiting and eventually, the warm spring is coming:

Maple is going to blossom soon:

Yes...I know, it will be snow flurry tomorrow... but anyway, it is spring.

Apple blossom

Maple

　

　

　

First blossom of spring

First blossom of spring is a sourdough bread flower.

This weekend, we bought a convection oven. Really can't wait to have a try. I baked sourdough bread. The oven is smaller than the old one, so I put doughs in a lightly greased springform pan.

Convection is convenient. The baking hour is 5 minutes shortened.

Bread tastes better, especially the bottom, not overbaked.

Extremely satisfied!