an all-dog post

Perhaps I take too many pictures of our dogs. Can't help it, sorry. We adore them. Drum roll please...

 B & L love their lunch breaks in the backyard.

 And their weekend trips to run free in Bidwell.

 I adore him, too.

 And meeting new friends.

 And getting muddy.

And that ladies and gentlemen, was our Sunday morning.

wordless wednesday

a no-dog post

Saturday afternoon we drove up the ridge to spend a day in Paradise. We had a quaint lunch while sitting on the patio at the Comback Diner, played tourist at the Gold Nugget Museum, perused antique stores (there is no shortage of antique or thrift stores in Paradise), satisfied our thirst at Dutch Bros for the first time, and walked through Bille Park to the lookout point. Enjoy!

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

almost wordless wednesday

 

because sometimes, there is nothing better than a PB&J for lunch.

Easter Sunday

Kev and I dropped the pups off at Wacky Wags and headed to the Bay Area for Eater Sunday. We celebrated his sister, Katie's, 21st birthday with his family on Saturday night which was so relaxing and fun - good Sierra Nevada beer, good food, and just all-around happy time. We also stopped to see my best friend Jenn and give big hugs.

Sunday we got to see my niece and nephew, Gaby is almost 6 and Dominic is 4. I can't believe it.

I took as many pics as I could (all iPhone pics so excuse the quality).

notice the bubble juice spilling as he focuses on the bubble.

 

 

Cute, right? Anyways, we stopped in Modesto for a few hours to have an Easter dinner with Kev's Grandma and Grandpa, mom and sister. YUM. Then we made the trek back to Chico and slept in our cozy bed that I missed so much, even for just one night. I couldn't wait to pick up the dogs the next morning - and what do you know, they couldn't wait either. 

Happy family, back together again. We are so excited for this weekend, we have a list of things we need want to do.

1. take a hike in Bidwell with the pups, it has been so long since we have been able to go 

(weather, moving, sick, etc.)

2. go see the splash dog contest at the Chico/Northstate Sportsman's Expo (among other things)

3. Paint the fireplace wall (Glidden - Water Chestnut)

4. Start reading Catching Fire

5. do Kev's taxes...