Emerald Bay

Kevin and I headed up to Sacramento last Saturday after stopping in Bakersfield to have lunch with my Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin. On Sunday we headed up to Lake Tahoe for the week with my parents and brother. There was snow on the ground but the sky was clear and the air was crisp.

We spent most of our time indoors as Mom still isn't allowed to put weight on her broken leg and we were on the fourth floor. But on Monday afternoon we headed out for a short drive. We looked at the beautiful cabins and ended up out by Emerald Bay. We helped Mom out of the car, careful not to slip on the ice, and took a few pictures. The sun was setting and it was probably around 40 in the sun. The view was gorgeous.

Temporarily Relocated

While our carpets in our regular office are being treated for mildew, I have been relocated to the James building. Just two doors down from where I started almost 7 years ago. I have had my own office for about a year and a half, and I got quite comfortable with it. So sharing an office space with my boss for the past two weeks has been an adventure. Unfortunately, we both talk to ourselves. It has been interesting.

Puppies and Their Daddy

Sunday night football. Charlie watching the fantasy points on the computer with Kevin.

Charlie got bored and fell asleep in Kevin's hand.

Three Years

For our anniversary we headed out to Benihana's. The food was okay, and the company was great. I think I am getting bored with chain restaurants. Or I was just spoiled with some really nice restaurants in Canada. The wait staff sang Happy Birthday at least half a dozen times while we were there. But I was excited to celebrate our three shorts years with the man of my dreams.

Here is the picture they took of us at the restaurant. It was so completely cheesy I had to share with you!

Delaney and the Puppies

Our niece Delaney has been quite fascinated with our dogs for quite a while. She often asks about them and always wants to see them when she comes over. But she has always remained a little fearful. They are, after all, almost as tall as she is, and over twice her weight. Last Friday night, we let them roam around while she was over. We cuddled up on the floor, Kevin and I each with a puppy, and let Delaney get comfortable with the boys.

She laughed and laughed when Kevin would bounce the ball and the boys would jump up to grab it.


After we sat for a while, Kevin and I went back to the kitchen to finish making dinner. It got really quiet. I peeked my head around the corner to see Delaney playing with Charlie. She is holding my cell phone up to Charlie's ear letting him know her Daddy was on the phone for him.

After a while, she pooped out and we cuddled up while watching Sponge Bob.