Spring has Sprung

Spring has sprung... but it's still cold! The temperatures last week were warm and mild, encouraging trees to sprout buds and daffodils to blossom.  Unfortunately, this week has been unseasonably cooler. Just ask Brian - he's been freezing since returning from Guam. Of course, he's also been wearing shorts 24/7!

Ashley poses with the daffodils

Tahoe and Ashley don't seem to mind the crazy temperatures.  Those two love to be outside, period. On Monday and Tuesday we walked to the park and played "fetch" with tennis balls.  Tahoe really loves to play in the field by the park.  He gets extra excited when we walk by there - pulling me with all of his might until I take him off leash.

Tahoe poised to catch a ball

Lately, I've noticed a strange phenomenon on the walking paths that are near the local lake. Yucky fish parts. Dried fish parts seem to be scattered all around the paths and grassy areas near the lake.  I can't tell if they've been left there by some animal or if fishermen have just gotten into the habit of discarding the fish parts on the ground.  It's strange - it's also very gross because both Tahoe and Ashley seem to have a knack for finding the fish parts and eating them before I can correct them.  At least half a dozen times, I've had to grab Tahoe's or Ashley's muzzle and try to pry open their mouths to pull out the fish. Eew!