September 26, 2012

I know this is another dog picture, but...I was showering this morning, when I turned around and saw that Charlie had pushed aside the shower curtain and was just looking at me. I certainly wasn't expecting that. Here he is back at the scene of the crime. Perve Dog.

September 25, 2012

A lecture on fighting. Some of the players on Eli's team came very close to fighting at their last game. The Assistant Coach, who wasn't at the game, lectured the players about it. What's ironic about it, is that the coach actually instigated the near fight. Way to model that sportsmanlike behavior. Not!

September 24, 2012

I'm getting lazy. Dog picture again. It is a cute dog picture, though.

September 23, 2012

Professional dog walker. I'm not sure how much they get paid to do this, but walking 3 dogs, of varying sizes, should not be undertaken lightly.

September 22, 2012

Charlie sunning himself. I'm dog sitting for a few days. He likes the laid back poolside life.

September 21, 2012

The shuttle Endeavor flew over Sacramento on his last journey. A few of us went up to the roof of the arena to watch this historic event. Super cool. I videotaped it. The close up was taken by Donna.

September 20, 2012

 Words with Friends. One of my favorite IPad games. I usually have several games going at once. Who would have thought that I would use the word "qi" so often. For the record, "qi" is the force or vital substance that animates and controls the observable functions of living beings.

September 19, 2012

Another non-photo day. I did, however, send myself this quote. At this point in my life, it seems appropriate.

September 18, 2012

Launder Dog. I spilled something on my shirt. Sophie decided to clean it up for me.

September 17, 2012

Chicken Verde Enchiladas. Yummy and super easy to make.

September 16, 2012

Sophie gets what she gives. Archer came to visit. Sophie was fascinated with him. He was fascinated with her and pulled on her ear. Sophie pulls on Tucker's ears often, so I figured she could get a taste of her own medicine. No babies are dogs were harmed in the taking of this photo.

September 15, 2012

Another lazy photo op. We did move some furniture around in the family room. This is the new view from the couch.

September 14, 2012

Blood Drive. My co-worker, Nancy, and I had a competition to see who would finish giving blood faster. She won with a time around 6 minutes. My blood letting took about 9 minutes. The conclusion:  She would bleed to death faster than me.

September 13, 2012

Drink plenty of water. Eli's soccer water jug.

September 12, 2012

I had dinner with Hannah and Zac to celebrate Hannah's new job. I introduced a new trivia game to them and promptly lost them to it.

September 11, 2012

Running on empty. I feel that way often.

September 10, 2012

Mockingjay. I'm finally getting around to reading the 3rd installment of the Hunger Games.

September 9, 2012 too

Later that day. Went to the Thai Hut for dinner. Excellent food. The owner tells everyone, "See you tomorrow!" hence the sign.

September 9, 2012

Why more elephants? Because I can.

September 8, 2012

Soccer season. Eli is on the Aztecs again this year. Flashy orange shoes = better performance.

September 7, 2012

Lunch @ The Buckhorn Grill. Delish

September 6, 2012

The circus is in town. Checking out the elephants in the animal compound.

September 5, 2012

Cooking two dinners at once. I have a busy weekend ahead, so I decided to cook a couple of meals ahead of time. I don't know why I don't do this more often. Most meals are better the second time around anyway.

September 4, 2012

How does a room get so messy so fast? I would fire the maid, but the maid is me and I am currently lying on the couch taking the photo.

September 3, 2012

Time to go home. My first thought as we were heading home was, when can we go again?.

September 2, 2012

Another day, another hike. This time to Eagle Peak, elevation 7,729'.

September 1, 2012

Donner Lake. We hiked the Donner Lake Rim Trail and were treated to this gorgeous view of Donner Lake. That's I-80 running along side it and Charlie enjoying the view.

August 31, 2012

Last trip of the year. We knew we were taking a risk by not having reservations for Labor Day weekend camping. Our first choice, Lodgepole (they don't take reservations) was full, so we headed up 89 North out of Truckee. We followed a camping sign and found Alder Creek Campground. Luckily Space 10 was available.

August 30, 2012

Time flies when you hang with Archer. Such a sweet kid.