Happy Spring!

Since Spring officially began on Friday, I have been enjoying myself. I have been busy mowing the grass, relaxing outside in the sun, playing with Pattie, going on a 6 mile run with a friend, watching Carolina make it to the Sweet 16 (yeah!), walking with a friend, and going into the woods. I took Pattie for her second play date with her sister Lucy. Another teacher from school brought over her puppy who was shy at first even though he was the only boy, 4 weeks older, and much bigger than the girls. Pattie and Lucy quickly put on their charm and won the boy over!
Here's also what Pattie has been up to:
1. Sleeping 6 1/2 -7 1/2hours a night
2. Taking an evening walk then playing on her "leash" outside
3. Had her first bath
4. About to upgrade to a larger crate already!
5. Went on her first "hike" in the Pisgah
6. Finished eating her first bone...working on her second one. That should last another good 4 weeks!
7. Sits at the door and quietly whines when she needs to go out
8. Beginning to like her "playroom" while I'm getting ready in the morning...less whining and more playing on her part
9. Still "drops" things from her mouth 95% of the time when first asked
10. Beginning to sit on command...sometimes have to ask 2-3 times
11. Still loves to snuggle up with me on her blanket on the couch at nights