spring

Well, I think it's fitting to post for the first time in a while on the first day of spring. I have to say, it doesn't feel like spring outside! Right now it's 36 degrees. Brr! Makes me feel better about being lazy and not working on my yard yet.

Pene had her last day of dog training class last week. She did really well overall. She's better behaved and calmer than when she started, and she had the opportunity to be sort of near other dogs. She still has a long way to go in getting over her dog aggression and in obedience, but we've made a good start. Eventually we'd like to do more classes with her trainer (agility has been suggested).

Matt is a little less swamped with work than previous weeks. I saw him almost every day this week and he worked from home last Sunday. That enabled us to have brunch and visit the Arboretum on a beautiful day. It was Matt's first time back since our wedding and we had a good time revisiting the place.

Cousin Lisa visited with Miles and Lyla recently. We had a great time. Piper was the star of the show again - Lyla thinks Piper is hilarious and awesome, and Miles loves chasing her around. And luckily Lisa's nightmare of Piper scratching Miles' face did NOT come true. =P Pene wasn't quite ready to be loose with the small children, but I think soon with them getting older and Pene getting mellower we might be able to try it.

I'm gearing up for a trip to visit Leslie and Bryan in California soon. I can't wait!