Spring at Lake Chapala

It's hard to believe that we are already mid March.  Soon we will have been here a year!  What a year it has been - with many household renovations, the aquisition of 2 abandoned dogs - family and friend visits, the purchase of our second property..............we're now finished and are looking forward to some down time.  Things here in our little area are good - the mexican people we encounter continue to astound us with their happy and friendly ways.  Life here is simple and slow (well, not ours yet!)
Spring has arrived and with it the beautiful jacarandas trees (pic below) are out in bloom throughout Lakeside.  What a sight - the hills are covered in a beautiful hue of lavandar as these trees surround the many streets in the village.  The plants in our garden are growing like weeds and hummingbirds are regular visitors.
Greg's family - Brother Rob and Sis Julie spent 10 days with us late February.  Greg's Mom as well and Gloria is here with us until the end of March.  They all enjoyed the area and I think they were quite surprised at how "at home" it feels here.  We had a good time showing them around the area and Rob feels he may take the leap and join us in our retirement here in a couple of years. 
The days are heating up with daily temps hovering in the mid 80's.  Sun every day and a steady breeze.  The weather is simply not talked about here - everyday is like the one before it. 
Greg is heading back to Canada for a week the end of March and is looking forward to spending time with our kids and grandkids.  Our daughter Michelle & Son-in-law Trevor are expecting their second child at the end of May.  I'm looking foward to my visit home once our new grandson arrives. 
Happy Spring everyone, Easter is once again Just around the corner.
The Beautiful Jacarandas!