Puppy Love!♥

We got to meet the newest member of Brenda's family yesterday

afternoon: her new Airedale puppy, Barley.

Brenda & Tom travelled all the way to Hesperia, CA to pick him up. They graciously stopped by on their way back to Olympia so we could meet their sweet pea.

He was full of kisses...

 ...and hugs too!

 Kissing cousins!♥

LOOK AT THAT FACE!

Nas asked the obvious: "Can we get a puppy too?!"

Remy getting up close & personal.

 He was super sweet & curious!

HI!

Welcome to the family Barley! We love you!!

Sad Loss

My sister Brenda lost her Scottie, Hammish, last night. Hammish was diagnosed with blood vessel cancer just three weeks ago. His time here was short. Such a sad situation.

B & the Ham

My favorite photo of Hammy. So distinguished!

When I'm gone, release me, let me go….
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness….
Grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust…
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a lick and bark "Welcome home."

     -Anonymous õ

RIP Hammy! You were a good boy & will be missed!!

Random

Matty had a XC meet at Vancouver Lake this afternoon. He has really excelled at this sport. He has consistently done better at each meet. Yay!Running sprints before the meet.

Had to get a shot of this. The Vancouver Lake Crew Team.
That is the coach in the boat behind the rowers. Too funny!


Happy birthday today to my baby sister!

After 7 years - picture day success. Finally a school pix (of me) I'm happy with.

This is a video of the CHS JV XC team right before their run.

They do this chant/dance at every meet. Love it!

R & R

I am currently on a mini vacation in San Diego. The person most qualified & trusted to watch my 3 loved ones is my sister Brenda. She knows where everything is (schools, doctors, after school activites & where my kid's various friends live), not to mention Nas & Matty's favorite foods. She knows just how long & how often Remy needs a walk/run & when he needs to go out. She was able to take over my life without even blinking! And I was able to leave without any worries!

Thanks B for taking over without a hitch! I so appreciate & love you!

P.S. = Do you mind terribly if I stay until Sunday?! Thanks!!

(just kidding!).

Omid and I are staying here: www.ranchobernardoinn.com check it out!

Pictures should be posted tomorrow night!