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From growing fabulous flowers to enjoying days full of fun, here are the great pictures our readers submitted to show us what they can't wait to do when spring arrives:

The Colla twins, Nicholas and Lia, 9 months old, are the children of Nick and Nadine Colla of Boardman. Mom says they have spring fever and were trying to get outside to enjoy the great weather.

The Colla twins, Nicholas and Lia, 9 months old, are the children of Nick and Nadine Colla of Boardman. Mom says they have spring fever and were trying to get outside to enjoy the great weather.


This is Colin Simerlink, 20-week-old son of Justin and Farra Simerlink of Boardman.

This is Colin Simerlink, 20-week-old son of Justin and Farra Simerlink of Boardman.


Elaine Kollar of Lowellville snapped this picture of her 5-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, during a recent visit.

Elaine Kollar of Lowellville snapped this picture of her 5-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, during a recent visit.


Enjoying spring in the park are Madalyn Smith 6, and her grandpa, Jerry Hoover.

Enjoying spring in the park are Madalyn Smith 6, and her grandpa, Jerry Hoover.


Submitted by Abby Burton.

Submitted by Abby Burton.


JoEllen Fincham of Youngstown sent this shot of her grandson, Tyler Rich. He was 2 at the time his great aunt, Kathy Aaron, took the picture.

JoEllen Fincham of Youngstown sent this shot of her grandson, Tyler Rich. He was 2 at the time his great aunt, Kathy Aaron, took the picture.


Ally Coppola of Lowellville visited "Daffodil Hill" in Mill Creek Park last month. The photo was taken by her aunt, Jodi Coppola.

Ally Coppola of Lowellville visited "Daffodil Hill" in Mill Creek Park last month. The photo was taken by her aunt, Jodi Coppola.


Jackson Kemble is the son of Dave and Leanna Kemble of Canfield.

Jackson Kemble is the son of Dave and Leanna Kemble of Canfield.


Lily Vari-Coppola of Lowellville visited the lily pond in Mill Creek Park last month. The photo was taken by her mom, Jodi.

Lily Vari-Coppola of Lowellville visited the lily pond in Mill Creek Park last month. The photo was taken by her mom, Jodi.


William Barger of Boardman says, "Spring is beautiful in my eyes. This shot shows that."

William Barger of Boardman says, "Spring is beautiful in my eyes. This shot shows that."


Taken by Jerry Hoover of Boardman.

Taken by Jerry Hoover of Boardman.


Submitted by Abby Burton.

Submitted by Abby Burton.


Rocco Ferreri, 2 1/2, of Youngstown was enjoying the warm weather when this picture was taken in his family's backyard.

Rocco Ferreri, 2 1/2, of Youngstown was enjoying the warm weather when this picture was taken in his family's backyard.


This picture was taken at the Wagon Trails Animal Park in Vienna during the cousins' annual trip there. Included are, from left, Camie Dill of Canfield, Amanda Zupko of Campbell, Megan Costantino of Austintown, Alyssa Dill of Canfield and Brittaney Zupko of Campbell.

This picture was taken at the Wagon Trails Animal Park in Vienna during the cousins' annual trip there. Included are, from left, Camie Dill of Canfield, Amanda Zupko of Campbell, Megan Costantino of Austintown, Alyssa Dill of Canfield and Brittaney Zupko of Campbell.


Aidan and Alyse Murphy, son and daughter of Theresa and Kevin Murphy, are enjoying a beautiful spring day in their front yard.

Aidan and Alyse Murphy, son and daughter of Theresa and Kevin Murphy, are enjoying a beautiful spring day in their front yard.


Parker Zwigler, 10 months, enjoyed her first ride on a swing at Tot's Town in Boardman Park. She is the daughter of Chad and Alyson Zwingler of Columbiana.

Parker Zwigler, 10 months, enjoyed her first ride on a swing at Tot's Town in Boardman Park. She is the daughter of Chad and Alyson Zwingler of Columbiana.


Jeff Rowland of Leetonia sent this picture of his cat, Peewee. He said he calls this picture "Oh no! Now what do I do?"

Jeff Rowland of Leetonia sent this picture of his cat, Peewee. He said he calls this picture "Oh no! Now what do I do?"


Payton Zwingler, 2 1/2, was "ecstatic" about playing at Tot's Town in Boardman Park. She is the daughter of Chad and Alyson Zwingler of Columbiana.

Payton Zwingler, 2 1/2, was "ecstatic" about playing at Tot's Town in Boardman Park. She is the daughter of Chad and Alyson Zwingler of Columbiana.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Peg Sigle of Boardman shares this picture of her long-awaited fosythia and daffodils. She says is just isn't officially spring until they bloom, and it was a very welcome arrival after this past "very long, very gloomy, very cold and very snowy winter."

Peg Sigle of Boardman shares this picture of her long-awaited fosythia and daffodils. She says is just isn't officially spring until they bloom, and it was a very welcome arrival after this past "very long, very gloomy, very cold and very snowy winter."


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Kade William Heath Clark is getting ready to go see his great-grandma, Vivian Greybeal of Youngstown.

Kade William Heath Clark is getting ready to go see his great-grandma, Vivian Greybeal of Youngstown.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.

Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.


Elaine Kollar spotted this groundhog in her yard in Coitsville.

Elaine Kollar spotted this groundhog in her yard in Coitsville.


Camryn Taneri from Sharon, Pa., at Buhl Park.

Camryn Taneri from Sharon, Pa., at Buhl Park.


Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.

Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.

Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.


Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.

Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield snapped this shot in Mill Creek Park.


Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.

Taken by Elaine Kollar in her yard in Coitsville.


Briana Pietsch, 1, of San Antonio, Texas, is admiring the blue bonnets. She is the granddaughter of Joe and Linda Pagano of Girard.

Briana Pietsch, 1, of San Antonio, Texas, is admiring the blue bonnets. She is the granddaughter of Joe and Linda Pagano of Girard.


Marissa Taneri from Sharon, Pa., at Buhl Park.

Marissa Taneri from Sharon, Pa., at Buhl Park.


Angelo Caruso, 4, of Cuyahoga Falls is enjoying the first mud of spring. His parents grew up in the Mahoning Valley and his grandparents live in Poland and Boardman.

Angelo Caruso, 4, of Cuyahoga Falls is enjoying the first mud of spring. His parents grew up in the Mahoning Valley and his grandparents live in Poland and Boardman.


Ashlynn Mason, the 2-year-old granddaughter of Laurie and Mike Fox, enjoyed dancing through the daffodil field at Mill Creek Park during a recent visit.  Ashlynn and her parents, Matthew and Beth, live in Salem.

Ashlynn Mason, the 2-year-old granddaughter of Laurie and Mike Fox, enjoyed dancing through the daffodil field at Mill Creek Park during a recent visit. Ashlynn and her parents, Matthew and Beth, live in Salem.


Leah Finnigan, 17 months, is the daughter of Linda and Brian Finnigan of Boardman. She was in Mill Creek Park last month when her aunt, Anita Carano, took the picture.

Leah Finnigan, 17 months, is the daughter of Linda and Brian Finnigan of Boardman. She was in Mill Creek Park last month when her aunt, Anita Carano, took the picture.


Andrew Pietsch, 2 1/2, of San Antonio, Texas, is the grandson of Joe and Linda Pagano of Girard.

Andrew Pietsch, 2 1/2, of San Antonio, Texas, is the grandson of Joe and Linda Pagano of Girard.


Joanna White of Canfield shared this picture of her daughter, Gemma, 1, year old, enjoying her swing.

Joanna White of Canfield shared this picture of her daughter, Gemma, 1, year old, enjoying her swing.


Audry Ohl of Austintown and her daughter, Sadie.

Audry Ohl of Austintown and her daughter, Sadie.


This closeup of the blossoms on a magnolia tree at the home of Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown was taken before the frost got it.

This closeup of the blossoms on a magnolia tree at the home of Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown was taken before the frost got it.


Isabella LaMont was enjoying a warm spring day over Easter weekend at the home of her grandparents, Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville. She is the daughter of Ronda and Keith LaMont of Parma Heights.

Isabella LaMont was enjoying a warm spring day over Easter weekend at the home of her grandparents, Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville. She is the daughter of Ronda and Keith LaMont of Parma Heights.


These beautiful tulips bloomed at the home of  Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown.

These beautiful tulips bloomed at the home of Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown.


These beautiful tulips bloomed at the home of  Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown.

These beautiful tulips bloomed at the home of Bill and Sandee Timmerman in Austintown.


Natalie and Bridget, daughters of Nick and Patty DiVencenzo of Struthers, were a perfect match to the springtime blossoms of forsythia, daffodils and tulips. They posed for this picture following an Easter egg hunt at the home of their cousins, Mike and Laurie Fox of Lowellville.

Natalie and Bridget, daughters of Nick and Patty DiVencenzo of Struthers, were a perfect match to the springtime blossoms of forsythia, daffodils and tulips. They posed for this picture following an Easter egg hunt at the home of their cousins, Mike and Laurie Fox of Lowellville.


The Dill girls, Alyssa, 6, and Camie, 3, have fun enjoying the warm weather by playing in their backyard at their house in Canfield.

The Dill girls, Alyssa, 6, and Camie, 3, have fun enjoying the warm weather by playing in their backyard at their house in Canfield.