Time for Fun in the Sun

Readers welcome bright skies and warm weather.

Readers welcome spring, the season of renewal, in this photo collection.

1. TOGETHER TIME

My family spent a lazy Sunday afternoon fishing at my in-laws’ pond in Nebraska. I don’t recall if we caught any fish, but I was so fortunate to capture this moment. BECKY STUHR Geddes, South Dakota

2. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Our miracle triplets, Asher, Aspen and Cross, are a true gift, proof that God provides if we hold onto hope and faith. SAMONE THURSTON Wills Point, Texas

3. BEAUTY AROUND THE BEND

We love living in a peaceful, rural area, surrounded by nature. The vibrant colors in spring are simply breathtaking to behold. BARBARA GOMEZ Raeford, North Carolina

4. TASTE AND SEE

Nothing says spring more than new life! A young gray fox kit uses its senses to explore the outdoors. JIM KNOX Wilton, Maine

5. THE THREE BABY BEARS

While driving to my summer job at Yellowstone National Park, I saw a bear crossing the road, then stopped in amazement as three precious cubs followed her! BECKY FARRELL McCalla, Alabama

6. PUPPY PIT STOP

On a sunny day, our 2-year-old son, Owen, took a break from his bike ride to nuzzle our dog, Polly. JOANNE ZIMMERMAN Ephrata, Pennsylvania

7. DAYS GONE BY

Elk Creek, Virginia, is one of my favorite places. If this old horse barn could talk, it would have many tales to share. LaWANDA BARBER Green Cove Springs, Florida

8. FLOWERS AND FEATHERS

Grandma’s bougainvillea bush has the prettiest blooms! Visitors fly over to admire it, too. TABBY SIMMS El Centro, California

9. A TREAT FROM THE LAND

This barn at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah was built in the early 1900s on the Gifford homestead. The family home is now a bakery. Cherry pie made from the park’s orchards was a treat after hiking. NANCY TILLEY Washington, Pennsylvania

10. COWBOY GRANDPA

My father, Todd, paid us a visit after he went riding with Scout. My girls Rylee and Teagan love living on the farm! LAUREN McCAMMON Prince Frederick, Maryland