Spring of Five
Spring is in the air!
Spring was finally in the air!
The dogwood trees hung heavy with fluffy pink and white blossoms, and every imaginable shade of green was bursting from the tips of growing things. Leaving their heavy winter scarves draped on hooks by the door, the friends packed a picnic sack full of sandwiches and struck off to enjoy the day. A bright, watery sunshine washed the neighborhood in a golden glow. All around them, neighbors had begun tending their new gardens, where seeds buried under frothy, turned soil were just beginning to peek through the earth to reach for the sky.
After a long winter spent by dark windows and warm fires, it felt wonderful to be out in the crisp sunshine, ready to help the neighborhood grow.
An Unexpected Encounter
Mousey, Clementine Pennyfoot, and Teddy Bearon were strolling down the gravel lane that circled The Orchard when a familiar buzz zipped past. It was their good friend, Sadie Scout the honeybee. Spotting the trio, Sadie executed a graceful mid-air pirouette and landed lightly on a nearby fence post for a chat.
“Hiya, friends! What are you three up to today?” Sadie hums, her wings vibrating with energy.
Sadie Bee
“Hi, Sadie!” the friends chimed together.
“We’re heading down to the pond to fetch water for the neighborhood gardens,” Clementine replied, patting her pockets. “What about you?”
“Oh, you know me—just being a busy bee! Today my job is to scout out new sources of nectar," Sadie said happily. "With all these flowers blooming at once, I’m sure to find a jackpot. Once I do, I’ll fly back to the hive, do a little dance to tell the others, and we’ll start bringing home the sweet stuff. It is a beautiful day for flower hunting!”
“Well, we’ll give you a holler if we spot a good patch,” Teddy promised with a smile. “We know how much you love the bright colors, Sadie!”
Off to the Pond
With a cheerful wave from Sadie, the friends continued on their mission. They made a fantastic team: Teddy carried the biggest bucket because he was the strongest, Mousey packed several smaller bottles into his backpack, and clever Clementine had thought to bring a wheelbarrow to roll the heavy haul back home.
