The rose was along our walk this morning.
Luckily for Bear, no other dogs were at our private beach so …
Bear ended up with a sandy tongue & a bad case of Ass Dragon on the way back up the hill.
In bloom – front yard. 
In bloom – patio (a Debi Lilly Nino’s daughter, Gina gave us a couple years ago)
The babies are still in the nest, but from my calculations today is the day they should begin their next journey. Will keep you posted.
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it is with deepest sorrow that we bid farewell yesterday to our best friend, Annie.
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Don’t let me wake you up… Sheesh!
Sparty didn’t seem too upset about Jen going back to work Monday.
He’s such a beautiful baby, and check out those chunky legs.
We have a new orchid in bloom.
… and some other orchids that’ve been blooming for a while.
The bloom just above smells like pina colata.
If I get reincarnated as an orchid, I want to have this view:
It was a little overcast, but still not too bad to look at.
Today’s my Friday. Tomorrow, something to look forward to – lunch with Bill! Akuch … are you going to join us??
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Alo spent some time with us yesterday. We sat in the yard a while playing and watching airplanes fly over, then we ventured over into Hogan’s yard. We first gave him a good aerial view of the 4-legged desert wonder.
Then he got to sit and interact with him at ground level. No fear …
Afterwards, we played in the yoga studio for a while where Bruce and I tricked him into walking 3 steps and a few minutes later he walked 4 steps. Walking toward me both times, he had a look on his face that said “Yo, Dude, check me out. I’m walking.” Then when he finally figured out he was being tricked he played the “cling-on” game and he wouldn’t let go of his death grip. Watch out everybody! Alo’s well on his way to be a 2-footed traveller! Watch for videos here.
Our neighbors’ realtor held an open house yesterday, and sure enough they set up a cozy little wine & view corner, utilizing the plywood piece of junk overlooking our deck and yard. I like the way they used a scarf to conceal the unfinished seam in the two pieces of plywood.
Watch out for those splinters!
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He did, too. Seconds after I took this picture Hogan “jumped” down to the lower level and was rewarded with a freshly picked rose. Num Num.
Looks like the twins had a good day at the beach yesterday.
Now he’s happy …
Now he’s not …
And to finish the day – a beautiful sunset. Too bad the photo doesn’t capture how really spectacular it was.
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Loyal friend & companion waits (un)patiently, sometimes on the stairs, for me every morning to go for our walk.
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Yesterday afternoon sitting on the deck watching for helicopters and planes. It was a beautiful day. No wind. The temperature was neutral. It felt like body temperature. In the shade it was perfect. Maya wasn’t feeling well so it was a good “quiet” activity.
Below, Annie & Bear wait (im)patiently for their morning walk.
This afternoon – Alo!! He has music class this morning.
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Hogan came out of hibernation last week and has been enjoying the sunshine and romaine.
Alo discovers Hogan.
Friday morning Maya went with Amma & Pappa to get coffee.
I took Alo for a walk in the afternoon and we ran into part of the Cordner Clan.
Alo happy & content in the stroller.
The rocking chair we bought along the way.
Lastly, Maya two Fridays ago. What happens with Amma & Pappa stays with Amma & Pappa …
Lots more pictures to share as the week goes by.
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