Is Spring here?

As far as winters go, this was one of the mildest.  Great for the pugs, since they hate getting cold wet feet.  Not so good for the garden or, oh, I don't know, the whole agriculture industry.  Normally, it would be raining and chilly this time of year.  Instead, I see this on our apricot tree:

stupid tree thinks it's sping and is already budding

Well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.  So, we all took advantage of the sunny blue sky to get outside and make us some vitamin D. 

I don't know who taught these 2 to sit like that

Cleo likes almost nothing more than to sun herself while leaning up against some plant.  In this case, a succulent.  Luckily, one without spines.

i'm not that stupid, mama

I think Deedee thinks she's a meerkat.  She certainly hops around like one.  Here she's showing off her perfect posture, while remaining vigilant on behalf of her pack.

i am almost invisible, blending in with this here grass

Sasha didn't want to miss out on the fun and games.  Little girl's arthritis has lately been bothering her a bit more, so that stairs are really quite the obstacle.  Which she surmounts by yarping loudly and imperiously until some human comes over and carries her.

the sun's rays wait for no pug

My little Sasha.  When did you get so old?