Spring is in the air

Last week after the snow melted I was very excited to see these bright pink buds of the azaleas popping through. Last year when I moved in they were not blooming and I thought these "bushes" were awkward looking and should be pulled up but thanks to mom's green thumb advice I left them. Everyday I've been coming home anxious to see if more buds have opened the bushes around it are also azaleas and have pink buds just about to pop open.