A New Tradition

As 2011 is coming to a close, I thought a fun way to remember the year would be to share some of our favorite memories. We each wrote down a bunch of our most special recollections on little pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. Then we took turns pulling them out and smiling about the past year. So remember to not sweat the small stuff, cherish those you love, and remember to enjoy the little things in life-one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.


It is always fun to reminisce about fun times and fond memories we have had throughout the year! May your 2012 be full of many more happy times :)

Wrapping up 2011

Gotta love those sunny winter days perfect for a good hike! We hope you all had a fantastic 2011!

Merry Christmas!

We all got new jackets for Christmas!

Sushi Noobs

We tried sushi for the first time!

Followed by driving the SB Holiday Tour of Lights Route!

Happy Holidays!

Working in Santa Ynez

Today the whole gang worked long and hard to complete an entire DogWatch installation in one day. The property was on a beautiful ranch and they had tons of animals including 23 horses, 11 dogs, chickens, goats, and cows!

The horses were so interested in what we were doing

and they tried eating the green "grass" off the truck

Dad giving the little horse some love

Robby and Casey putting in the wire near T-Bone and Sirloin

Big bull

Dad and his friend and fellow DogWatcher, Troy

Tis the Season . . .

For baking Christmas cookies!

Happy Quarter of a Century To Me!

It started with a yummy breakfast!

And I got pretty flowers!

Then we took the dogs to the park

We had a delicious picnic lunch!

Tanda surprised me with new fuzzy socks and cute turtle earrings!

Lasagna and parmesan rolls were on the menu for dinner

Followed by oreo cheesecake cupcakes

And Phase 10 (which I won!)

Thank you everyone for making my birthday super special, I love you guys!

Goodbye Fall . . .

. . . HELLO WINTER!

Happy Birthday Penny!

We made her special peanut butter dog bones and she got a special dinner and walk!

BB King Concert!

Last night I surprised Casey with tickets to the BB King concert at the newly renovated Granada Theater. Casey has really gotten into playing his guitar and loves blues music, so who better to go see live than the King of Blues himself?! We couldn't believe BB King is 86 years old! It was a great show and we had lots of fun :)

Thanksgiving Weekend

We did some more celebrating with family . . .

Penny got her nightly snuggles in . . .

We all went on a pretty hike . . .

And took the dogs to the bluffs at sunset . . .

What a great weekend!

Thanksgiving 2011

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by love, friends, and family! We sure are having an extra special few days and have so much to be thankful for.