Exploring off-road

 Sylvia and I have taken to the fields and woods in the warming weather. It's still not very warm yet, but the snow is pretty much gone.
She likes to roam around and sniff the twigs, bits of fresh, green grass over just trudging along the roadside. We are looking forward to warm weather, long runs on the beaches, and adventures far and wide.

Spring smells, well...like spring

 Sylvia and I have emerged from our winter slumber to explore the land laid bare by the melted snow. Tiny sprouts of green grass have poked their way up through sodden brown tufts toward the sunlight and flowers have stretched their leaves, one or two unfurling from tight buds against a still cool breeze.
Sylvia is taking stock of all that is happening around her, stopping for long sniffs along the road. 

The other day, we trecked out to Pemaquid beach in search of some dry seaweed for the garden. Letting out noses lead the way, we met some friendly dogs. Fortunately for us, we were in good company. We were all disobeying the "no pets" rule, but at this early date in the season, no one seemed to mind. Sylvia and I picked up after ourselves before leaving. It was a worthwhile trip, full of great sniffs and sights.

Sylvia explored the not-quite bustling Main Street at this cool, quiet time before the real warm weather hits. Soon this street will be crowded with pedestrians and bumper to bumper traffic. Down the road, wherever we end up, Sylvia and I will throw ourselves right in the center, our noses at the ready.

final snow run for the year

Here's Sylvia slogging through some very heavy April snow, which is rapidly melting under a bright sky. Soon enough we will be running though green grass and stopping every few feet to sniff.

Taking a snooze

Winter is over and yet we had one final snow storm on April 1, no joke! Sylvia is here taking a snooze after so much running around in the excitement of spring. She has been busy sniffing around a lot more as the snowbanks recede and as bugs, birds and other crawling creatures emerge from winter's slumber.