Fine Spring Weather~ and Hedgehogs

All of our plants are in bloom early (unlike the rest of the country, we had a very mild winter), and the birds are feasting on seeds throughout our yard.  One of the exceptional beauties that we have growing in our gardens is what our girls refer to as the "butterfly plant", otherwise known as the passion flower vine.  We harvested some seeds, and planted them three years ago.  The first year, the leaves on the vine could not keep up with little hungry caterpillars that covered the plant.  Years later, the vine has really taken off and the caterpillars have nice, full bellies.

Spending so much time outside in our warm weather inspired this little guy: Elliot the Hedgehog, who loves his ice cream (mint chocolate chip- count me in!).