all things family: me, the hubster, and the kiddos.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since I said, “I do” to this man. This is the longest, and by far best, relationship I have ever been in. Even though we couldn’t be together today (since you won’t let me retire – LOL!), you were on mind all day. Funny that we sit Continue reading
After weeks of waiting, we finally picked up our little puppy on Friday, September 18th. After living with him for two weeks, I think it’s safe to safe we are all 100% in love. Yes, even Brian. So, here he is – our little Arlo! Of course, he has his own Instagram account. Be sure Continue reading
We received updated pictures from our breeder today. He is getting so big! We spent the weekend prepping for his arrival. We had to put up puppy gates at the top and bottom of the stairs so he can’t run or up or down. Dachshunds are prone to back injuries so we are putting precautions Continue reading
Unfortunately, we didn’t receive any updated puppy photos last week and we were pretty sad. We waited patiently but nothing arrived. So, this week we contacted the breeder and she sent us a couple. He’s really getting big and now has his eyes open. I think we all sighed…”Ohhhhhhhh!” when we saw these. We also Continue reading
We are still waiting for the arrival of our puppy. The suspense is killing us but we live for these weekly photo updates from our breeder. Here are a couple updated photos. The puppy countdown continues! puppy countdownCountdown
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has stopped pretty much everything, it hasn’t stopped our Girl Scout troop. Violet’s troop is bridging from Brownies to Juniors and as one of their troop co-leaders, I wanted to make it special. So, I spent an entire Saturday sewing patches on 10 Girl Scout’s Junior vests. Here’s a look Continue reading
We are so excited to announce that soon our family will be growing by one! No, I’m not pregnant. We are adopting a miniature dachshund! I’ve long been a fan of this breed of dog and have wanted to get another one for a long time. Brian has been adamantly apposed for as long as Continue reading
This weekend was a three-day weekend. It was our nation’s Independence Day. Ironic, since we are still in lockdown thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While a lot of people are unhappy about not being able to leave the house, I’ve been really enjoying being home. Since the stay at home orders were enforced for California Continue reading
Now that we are going on week number whatever of the state and local safer at home orders, the Boy Scouts of America and its local councils have been focused on developing programs to keep our youth engaged in scouting virtually. This week the West Los Angeles Area Council (WLAAC) and Greater Los Angeles Area Continue reading
Jeff Granito is one of our favorite tiki artists and is extremely well known in the tiki community. This morning, he reminded us that it’s Stitch Day. June 26th is loving referred to as Stitch Day because this cuddly alien’s experiment name in the movie Lilo and Stitch was “Experiment 626”. Those who know me Continue reading