It seems we've skipped spring here in New York.  We had spring-like temperatures for about one week before skipping right on to summer!  The temperature has been between 75 and 80 for the past week and Ellie has been enjoying every last minute of it.  We've been going out for daily walks and she loves meeting new people every day (though she wonders why none of them stop to pet her!)  She has become quite fond of a really tiny park near us and gets very excited once she notices we're walking…

Ellie and I have been thoroughly enjoying the warm weather.  This is her first spring, but Yuki definitely knows that it's much warmer than usual for this time of the year.  As a result, Ellie and I have been going for 1-2 mile walks each morning.  Ellie knows that when she sees me get the baby stroller that it means she's going to be going for a walk!  She shakes and whimpers with excitement as she waits for me to get the leash and is all smiles when I finally open the door.…

I think that winter may officially be over where I live.  It was an incredibly mild here this year, more mild than I can ever remember it being, and I'm a little sad that we didn't have any big snowfalls.  Now that it has started to really warm up, though, I find myself anxious for Spring to begin.  I've heard robins chirping outside, though I have yet to see one, so I'm sure it won't be long now.  The dogs have been more energetic, too, and I know they'll enjoy resuming their daily…