If you haven’t been outside yet today, you had better get out there now. It is the best day of the year as far as the weather goes. Temperatures are hovering around the 60s (downstate anyway) and there is plenty of sunshine.

I was actually able to do some gardening with my 19-month-old son this morning. He was even saying he was hot. I tried to find a photo on flickr.com from Michigan that did justice to today’s weather, but so far I have come up empty.

Daffodils and Tulips had to have their winter covering of leaves pulled back. They should be blooming in another week or so. It would appear that we have finally shaken the shackles of winter from our lovely state and can begin to embrace the warmth of spring.

Go outside today and at least go for a walk! It is just too nice of a day.