Leahaven

So much for April showers bringing May flowers--we have March flowers in the woods around our house.  Here are some that my granddaughter and I found last week.
Creeping or Mountain Bluet
A Trillium--the color remains to be seen, but probably a Red Trillium....

One of the reasons we fell in love with our lot is because of the little wet weather creek behind it.  It's been running all winter, but it's in full spate with all the rain we've had lately.
Looking to the right, the creek rushes toward the town center,...

The end of January we got a lot of rain.  I stopped at the Sweet Shop next to the Mill, and the sound of running water drew me around the back of the Mill.
To my delight, water was coming through the millrace . . .
. . . and pouring onto the mill wheel....

My nephews and niece were up for some adventure during their New Year visit, and we found it at Cloudland Station.  We hiked to Peacock Falls, a fairly easy hike, even for me.
The intrepid adventurers setting off.
After the recent rains, the creek was a rushing torrent.  Most of the usual stepping stones were covered with water, but luckily there are log bridges for the few creek crossings....