Cherry trees are blossoming ...

Spring is finally arriving! Although it's been colder the past week or so than the second half of February, flowers are bloomin and trees are blossoming. Daffadils and tulips are out, and the trees along NE 8th should be at their peak in a week or so. I'll try to get some pictures and post here.

Puppies are doing great! They got to visit with Lucy and her mom today (Lucy is the adorable little girl up the street), met up with Lily and Maisy (the dachsunds) across the street and an older dog from the street below (she's 15, really pretty -- black and white shiny fur). Pooka kept barking and lunging at the older dog, as if to say "back off, bitch (ya know, female dog ...), I'm the old lady of the neighborhood". :-) Then, when we got home, someone came by to give an estimate on painting the house. She gave the puppies lots of attention and said she'd bring treats next time. A new best friend. (She graduated from Interlake a few years ago -- nice girl). Emma has refrained from laying completely on top of anyone lately, but hasn't worried at all about plopping part of her walrus-like body on top of everyone at some point the past week. :-)

I finished ready The Alchemist. I really liked it. There were definitely lines to highlight. I want to buy my own copy and read again. Haven't started The House of Spirits, and still waiting for My Traitor's Heart from the library (I know -- that assignment is WAY past due. :-)

I just saw the forecast for tomorrow -- sunny with a high of 87, "low" of 77. I'm so jealous! I hope you're having a great time, and get in some good snorkeling. Don't forget to buy an underwater camera! And, remember to write in your journal!

Love you to the Galapagos Islands and back! Mom