The First Irises of Spring

I know I’ve written about irises before, but couldn’t resist sharing this picture with you.  They are our first ones to bloom this year!  As a matter of fact, the rest of our irises aren’t even close to opening up.  This batch was here when we moved into the house ten years ago and is set off by itself in a tangle of trees and bushes near the back of the property.  The kids and I have transplanted bulbs from this area closer to the house and they are flourishing – just not quite as much as these guys.  What a beautiful reminder of spring!