DogDayCare

Lucy is the queen of daycare-be it dog or child. She is "dogdaycaring" for two dogs, for a total of five dogs now at home--Nali, Derby, Shasta, Skyler and last but not least Darcy. The fur often flies fast and furious, particularly when getting up in the morning.

Great neice Kathryn

Here is our Great Niece Kathryn modeling the sweater and hat I crocheted for her. Isn't she so cute. I wish she didn't live so far away in Texas. We long to meet her in person!

Darcy is home

She seems to be saying, "I am sorry I just didn't like college". "Please let me stay here".

Darcy came home after two months in advance training. She decided she didn't want to be a working dog. She has found her favorite place under the desk.

Baby Gustavo Bernal

Here are the first pictures of Baby Gustavo due June 14, 08????.

Ken's Birthday

We helped celebrate Ken's 50th birthday at Chevy's with about 20 people, eating some delicious Mexican food in the process. Of course we mercilessly teased Ken with horrible things like Depends jokes and gag gifts. He took it with good humor, even the cake on the face prank. But seriously, we wish Ken a very happy birthday and life.

Uvas Canyon Park

We enjoyed God's beautiful creation today. Click on each picture if you would like to see it full size.




Curtis and I went on a hike with beautiful God made waterfalls. It was a new place to us about an hour away. Check out the waterfall behind us.
As a bonus they allowed dogs. Shasta and Skyler were happy hikers.
Skyler is always so serious looking, but Shasta seems to have a grin on her face.

Baby Boy Beeman

The Ultra sound pictures definitely show Jason and Carolyn are going to have a boy, possibly a big boy if he waits until his due date. Here is one of the pictures taken on January 8. He certainly is shaping into a nice baby.

Pond

Here is a recent picture of the pond from the roof (where I was watching the repair being done.)

Roof leak repair

The wave of storms revealed a severe leak in the roof resulting from the work done last spring. It took a huge tarp to prevent the leak.

Finally the source of the leak was found.

... and fixed.

Briana leaves for school

Someone wanted to go with her.

Briana took with her the newly redone, awesome 50's style bicycle from Rob.

The bike even had special writing on it.

We were said to see her go.

Gilroy Gardens

Lucy and Curtis went to the Gilroy Gardens, formerly Bonfonte Gardens, to see the gardens and Christmas lights. The waterfalls were exceptional and the lights in the evening were impressive. It was cold but not freezing. Perhaps a highlight of the afternoon was dinner at Fresh Choice, where Curtis was charged at the senior rate for the very first time.

Some of the trees were amazing.

Gingerbread House Party 12/16/07

Briana had her annual Gingerbread party. There were some talented artists attending. They made some beautiful houses.

Carolyn and Marlyse are missing from the group of six house makers. They had a great time. We can't wait to see next years creations. They get better each year.
This one came with a dog and dog house. Made by Ana.
This house has a popcorn christmas tree. Made by Monica.
This one made by Briana has a pond with jumping fish. The red in the pond are fish heads popping out of the water.

This must be Frosty the snowman's house.
This was made by Marlyse.

An afternoon in Big Basin

Trisha, Gustavo, Lucy and Curtis spent the afternoon at Curtis' favorite place on planet earth--Big Basin. As always it was beautiful and awe inspiring. Gustavo had never seen giant Redwood trees. It was amazing how the big trees would be burnt out in the center but still be alive and thriving.