Introducing Jesse

Our new puppy is a furry ball of energy. Jesse is a Goldendoodle (more Golden than doodle). Not the pick of the litter but non the less a wonderful little puppy and our new addition to our family. His temperment is wonderful and he'll love his little "grandkiddles" when he gets to meet them.

Dedication

♫ Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be gamers ♪

♪ ♪ let them be doctors and lawyers and such ♪

Cause they never leave home ♫

♪ and they're always alone

♫ Mamas don't let your babies be gamers...♪

Because your too close to level 70

to give a crap about visiting Grandma

Earthquake? Virginia?

The earth moved today, felt completely different than any earthquaking I've experienced.

Seriously thought the house was going to explode but not a thing in the house, other than the floor, moved. Nothing swaying, nothing falling off shelves. I ran outside, but the ground was shaking too, instantly I knew it was an earthquake. Our visiting friends from Germany were down swimming in the lake, they felt nothing! What a pity.

West Coast Time

"Happiness is a summer breeze,

sand between your toes,

and your grandchildren by your side."

Morro Rock, Morro Bay, CA

“The beach is in our blood.

Everyone in our family returns to the beach instinctively,

just like the sea turtles.”

Cambria board path along the ocean

My kiddles,

Seth, Emilia, and Aiden

Elephant seals

Our Buddy

God loves all His creation

and has made plans for all His children and the lesser creatures

to enjoy His eternal Kingdom.

Psalm 145:-9-10,13,15-21

Last week my best Buddy and companion passed away and crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Buddy was an amazing and gentle, loving and funny Briard, loved by everyone that had the honor of meeting him. For 11 years he has been by my side in our moves and travels. He raised 18 of his own puppies with Rose and helped with 6 of our grandchildren.

Nathan, Max, Isa, Aiden, Seth and Mia learned what it's like to have the love of a dog while growing up with him.

I think his favorite place to live was our past year on the beach. He loved his walks in the surf and playing with his beach friends and the grandkids in the sand. And he loved riding in the Mustang with the top down.

You and your smile will always be missed and I'll look for you at the Bridge.

Girls Nite Out

A night out with my girls, Radojka, Jaime, Jen and Mia, at Olive Garden for Jaime's birthday (Isa was home with her Daddy).

Fun and food, always a good combo.
Happy Birthday Jaime

Great Day!!

My son the celebrity!!

Good morning to our KMPH FOX 26 Facebook Friend of the Day...

Cat fishing

Catfishing is all about memories. And if you don't have that special friend or family member to share that "fish of a lifetime," or "the one that got away," then you're missing a piece of the puzzle.

While night fishing with Grandpop, Nate caught a 16lb flathead with live blue gill bait.

Nice job Nathan!!!