LeeAnne,
You should whine..You live in one of the best plant climates on the planet! I've been in your garden and can testify that it is georgeous! My own peonies have buds, but none are open yet. I trust yours will be beautiful.
BTW, My wife, Karen, Whom you met last year, is in your area this week with her sister, Gloria, staying in Welches. She was so impressed with the area she just had to make another trip to show it off to her sister.