seasonal rites of passage

i've been keeping a list of how the nw turns over in it's sleep from winter to spring: crocuses, first daffodils, lighter mornings, clear sky starry nights, new birds singing, green buds on the trees, cleansing rains, pruning for new growth, warm wind, blue sky, pink sky, baby chicks, cherry blossoms, biking, sun on my face, magnolias, taking students outside for the first time, sweet smells of cut grass...to be continued. what are your favs? (also, i'm pondering chicken names, feel free to weigh in. i don't know how many we're getting and don't even bother to suggest "kiev, orange, glazed or fried" :) i'm thinking: rosemary, etienne, linden, ginger...i guess it will rather depend on their personalities?)