Lambs or Lions

Today is a gorgeous day to be outside.  Sunny and clear with a temperature of 54 degrees.  Fitch and Bella are already acting like lambs beginning to shed their winter coat as they lazily lay in the sun, soaking in the rays.  This has been one of the mildest winters I can remember (see First Snow).  It has snowed  just over 4 inches of snowfall this winter (last year it was 34.2 inches and the normal for Cincinnati is 23.6 inches), but it is not a record low. 

March 2012 has entered as a lamb (vs the March 7-8, 2008 lion with 10.7 inches of snow) and continues to tease us with spring feelings.  Cincinnati Red's merchandise appeared in the stores this weekend and last night was a comfortable campout for the squatters who stood in line for a chance at the 1,500 opening day tickets on sale today (Opening Day is April 5th). 

Tonight is the combined birthday celebration of Susan (now officially a senior) and Doreen.  It's nice enough to grill outside and act like it's a summer celebration. Badminton anyone?