Butterflies and snowstorms

Admit it. We're all too ready for spring. We've seen over 100 inches of snow this winter at the Lake Michigan house and are done, done, done shoveling and scattering salt.

It's high time for bird feeders, planting tomatoes.

Fighting a bad case of cabin fever, took the teen up to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan to soak up the tropical vibe of palm fronds, balmy breezes, waterfalls -- and hundreds of technicolor butterflies.

Don't miss the ethereal Chihuly glass sculpture.

Magical. Ready to toss back a mojito by day's end.