A Great Morning

The local weathermen have been predicting snow (at sea level) in our area for the past couple days. Ten years ago when it snowed here last, parents kept their kids home from school, not because of hazardous road conditions, but so their kids could have the rare opportunity to make snowmen in their own backyards. We were hoping to wake up to that kind of snow this morning.

But no such luck. It was cold enough, but there was no precipitation. That's okay, falling cherry blossoms are kind of like snowflakes, right?

A short ways into our walk, we met Riley, a yellow Lab puppy we've crossed paths with before. Riley is about 10 months old, but she's already 70 pounds! Cabana weighed 54.8 pounds the last time I put her on the scale at the pet store. But Riley doesn't really look any bigger than Cabana in these photos, does she? Where exactly are those 15 additional pounds?!!

The frosty grass didn't keep Cabana and Riley from romping. Don't doggy paws get cold? Brrrr, two pairs of socks and padded sneakers aren't even enough for me.

We convinced Riley and her owner to walk over to the park with us, where we have a standing date with brindled pals Kona and Amie, along with golden boy Brodie.

We were also joined by a cow-spotted dog (so described by his owner), JT, and his housemate, Belle, a chocolate Lab. I managed to capture all 7 dogs in one frame--that might be my new record!

By the time our Berner friend Bayla showed up, the fog was beginning to lift and the frost was melting fast. It was still a chilly 35 degrees, but the sunshine felt delicious as we walked back home.

Feeling the sun on your face, indoors or out--what a great way to spend the morning!