Today has turned into a day of many firsts. (And the day isn’t even halfway done.)

The first iris of the season is almost completely open. The first hummingbird moth was spotted poking about in our annuals. And, making us smile the most, the first box turtle woke from its winter’s sleep and started wandering our garden.

As soon as I snapped its photo, the shy thing padded off to hide under the deck where it could avoid the paparazzi. But considering how many times we saw turtles last year, we have hopes it will be back … along with its cousins.