Cute crocodiles.
Dogs acting like humans.
This cute wrap watch.
Frito feet.
Spending time with family.
Bowling. (Bowled a 138 last week - yay!)
Giants baseball....esp. w/sis.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Things I like...
Cute crocodiles.Dogs acting like humans.
This cute wrap watch.
Frito feet. Bowling. (Bowled a 138 last week - yay!) 
Sunday, October 25, 2009
jogging w/cats
i took the boys out for a walk today. they take their sweet time, not a care in the world. 
moseying along, sniffing every blade of grass, peeing sporadically....wait what do i see up ahead? is that a cat jogging? oh yes, the neighbors are out for a sunday run....with their cat! no leash necessary, this lil cat is just running along behind them.
i tell the boys, c'mon pick up your feet...if a cat can jog, so can you. they stop sniffing, stare up at me and both sit down. cowboy goes all-out flat basset on me. we dont end up jogging. instead i drag them home.
moseying along, sniffing every blade of grass, peeing sporadically....wait what do i see up ahead? is that a cat jogging? oh yes, the neighbors are out for a sunday run....with their cat! no leash necessary, this lil cat is just running along behind them.
i tell the boys, c'mon pick up your feet...if a cat can jog, so can you. they stop sniffing, stare up at me and both sit down. cowboy goes all-out flat basset on me. we dont end up jogging. instead i drag them home.
next time i want a running partner i guess i'll get a cat.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Daphneyland/BaRNI
Daphneyland is a basset rescue ranch located in Acton, Ca. They are in the midst of the Station Fire which is consuming the greater LA area. Currently they are still on the ranch, but evac orders could come at any moment....
If you are able to donate, please visit this site: http://www.firstgiving.com/actonfire_bassetrescuenetwork
If you would like to learn more about Daphneyland/BaRNI, as well as fire updates, please go here: http://www.bassetrescuenetwork.org/
Monday, August 10, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Reflecting...
Why did this happen? I still don't know. As much as I feel like I've learned in the past 6 weeks, I still dont think I'll ever understand...I tried to find the most beautiful picture I could for this post. Among mountain views, gorgeous beaches, nothing felt "good enough". I found these pretty wildflowers.... 
Then I remembered I had this one.
Then I remembered I had this one. Porter would smile at this one.....basset feet in a field of flowers.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I like this quote, seems fitting this week...
"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while so that we can see life with a clearer view again."
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Hodad's with Ron
Ron came to town this weekend for a concert so on Friday night
we took him to Rocky's Crown Pub - a delicious burger joint in town.
When he looked it up on Yelp he saw the many reviews comparing
Rocky's to Hodad's...the other delicious burger joint in town.
Ron decided to take the ultimate San Diego Burger challenge so we
headed over to Hodad's today. In the end it was decided that
they are both damn good burgers and since they are completely different,
there can be no comparison.
Yummmmmy!
James, Ronnie & Danny pose after finishing
double bacon cheeseburgers.
Ron and his favorite sister! 
Sunday, May 10, 2009
In loving memory of Melissa Porter
April 22, 1984 - May 8, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)©Copyright 1998-2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)©Copyright 1998-2007
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Happy April!
Eeek, almost 2 months since I've blogged. I've been keeping busy though and have a bunch of photos and videos to share...stay tuned.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Love this, stole it from Nikki's blog
Even though the promotion for free coffee is over, I love the video, song and concept. Pitch in and help your community in whatever way you can!
(Thanks sis for sharing)
Friday, January 23, 2009
Christmas 2008
We spent Christmas here in San Diego. James' younger brother and sister (ages 12 & 15) came to visit from Wisconsin and we had a nice big dinner and lazy day just hanging out with friends, playing pool and wii. The next day I flew up North to see my family for the weekend with the intent of getting my mom's 1987 Chevy pickup. She knew we only had one vehicle and the truck was a junker that she just used for local errands so she didn't mind parting with it in order to help James and I out.
Knowing the thing was 21 years old and probably wouldn't make it to SD, I convinced my dad to help me tow it back down to SD on the back of his SUV. Well, much to my surprise, my mom went all sneaky on me and actually got us a 1997 Ford F250!!! White, full-size bed in mint condition with only 64,000 miles! I was absolutely stunned. I decided not to tell James and to just carry on as if I was towing the old truck down. Really, my dad and I drove the new one down, no towing necessary.
I parked it down the street, eventually telling him to come out and look at something in the garage. Then I casually tossed him the keys, with a Ford keychain. He was a little confused until I fessed up and took him down the block to our new ride. James was S-H-O-C-K-E-D!!! He is loving his new truck, already took it in to have a belt changed and continuing to offer to drive when we go places. It has been such a nice convenience not having to drive him to work, or run all the errands on my own. He can take the dogs to the park now while I am working or pick up dinner before I get home. It's been wonderful!
I parked it down the street, eventually telling him to come out and look at something in the garage. Then I casually tossed him the keys, with a Ford keychain. He was a little confused until I fessed up and took him down the block to our new ride. James was S-H-O-C-K-E-D!!! He is loving his new truck, already took it in to have a belt changed and continuing to offer to drive when we go places. It has been such a nice convenience not having to drive him to work, or run all the errands on my own. He can take the dogs to the park now while I am working or pick up dinner before I get home. It's been wonderful!
Our house, all lit up.
Jonathan snoozing with Cowboy.
cow and ru's howliday card that they sent to all their houndy furends.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Pointsettia Bowl
In December my Aunt Debbie flew out to San Diego from Boise to see the Boise State Football team play in the Pointsettia Bowl. I met her downtown for lunch and then we headed over to the stadium for the tailgate party.
I never knew there were so many die-hard BSU fans. My aunt had her BSU shirt, sweatshirt and parka as well as orange rain slickers (just in case, luckily the weather was nice), an orange purse which garnered multiple compliments from other fans, blue and orange marti gras beads and a fake tatoo on her cheek! She even brought me a BSU hoodie because there was no way she'd let me go if I didn't represent. :)
They played TCU, or Texas Christian University. And there were no where near as many fans for TCU as there were for BSU. The energy was great, everyone on vacation in San Diego to watch their hometeam play in a bowl game, just having fun. 
There were about 35,000 fans at the game and I swear, probably 25,000 were rooting for BSU. I was amazed at how many Boisens (?) came out to SD for the game. Overall we had a really fun time but unfortunately BSU lost, 17-16. Darn! It was great fun hanging out with my aunt though and now I'm looking forward to making a trip out there to see them on home turf. Apparently they are the only ones with blue turf, humorously termed Smurf Turf. Lol.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Thanksgiving 2008
We did Thanksgiving at our house. About 20+ friends came for the feast. 3 Turkeys - 1 deep fried, 1 smoked and 1 traditional.
1 ham, mashed potatoes, green bean caserole, stuffing.
Salad, rolls, & pies galore!
This guys sure seemed to be enjoying it.
And no feast is complete without Grandma's Strawberry Pretzel Salad.
Ooh and a keg of Newcastle!
Scotty fell asleep early...
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