Spring in New Jersey

Our beautiful red tree, the graceful queen of our front yard, has blossomed her dazzling array of leaves. I can not begin to describe the feeling one gets when her grace blesses us with her bounty each spring, but I can try to show you. Ignite!
I grew up climbing this pretty tree, so it was only appropriate to take some pics from inside, cradled in her branches.
A little scene of graceful foliage above my branch.

Her canopy, with the sun and a nearby friend saying hello.
And look at this! When you jump down the ground is always a revelation, and look at what I noticed this time. We have tons of sprouts growing about her trunk. She's a momma!