Is it finally apring?

We've has the longest and coldest winter I've seen in a long time and on April 18th. I finally have some flowers in bloom. There are tons of buds and with the warming temps the tulips should all bloom within the next two weeks. We have a good extended forecast and I'm going to take a chance and start planting annuals. I've done this in the past and been sorry but am hoping this year will be different. It's also time to clean the feeders and rearrange them and hopefully get some good bird shots. My red-wunged blackbirds have been here for awhile and I know the orioles will follow so I've got oranges on the grocery list. Hurrah for Spring!!!