Filling up in Napa. Watson is shocked at the price of gas!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Life's A Beach....
Only in California can you spend the morning on the slopes, and the afternoon on the beach, all in one idyllic location: Lake Tahoe.
While the three older kids skied, Nelson and I went exploring. I tried to get some pictures of Fig and Watson "on the slopes," but with the record snowfall this year, they pretty much sank. So, we hit the beach instead.
While on King's Beach, I had one of the funniest conversations about Corgis that I have ever had. A man walked up to me and asked the inevitable, "What kind of dogs are those?" To which I replied, "Cardigan Welsh Corgis."
" My sister's got one of those, though hers is a Welsh one," says he.
"Oh, she must have a Pembroke Corgi," says I. He scratched his jaw for a moment and said, "Nope, hers is Welsh."
"Well, there are two types of Corgis, but they both originated in Wales."
I will never forget his reply, " Must be a different dog, I'm pretty sure hers came from Fresno."
I LOVE people!
Note: Duncan prefers warm weather, and warm beds. He stayed "back on the ranch," where, according to my mother, he was hand-fed raw chicken breasts, and watched lots of PBS TV.
After a long day on the slopes, Ian relaxes at The Bridge Tender in Tahoe City.
Only 5 more years Maddie, and you too can be sitting at the bar.
While the three older kids skied, Nelson and I went exploring. I tried to get some pictures of Fig and Watson "on the slopes," but with the record snowfall this year, they pretty much sank. So, we hit the beach instead.
While on King's Beach, I had one of the funniest conversations about Corgis that I have ever had. A man walked up to me and asked the inevitable, "What kind of dogs are those?" To which I replied, "Cardigan Welsh Corgis."
" My sister's got one of those, though hers is a Welsh one," says he.
"Oh, she must have a Pembroke Corgi," says I. He scratched his jaw for a moment and said, "Nope, hers is Welsh."
"Well, there are two types of Corgis, but they both originated in Wales."
I will never forget his reply, " Must be a different dog, I'm pretty sure hers came from Fresno."
I LOVE people!
Note: Duncan prefers warm weather, and warm beds. He stayed "back on the ranch," where, according to my mother, he was hand-fed raw chicken breasts, and watched lots of PBS TV.
After a long day on the slopes, Ian relaxes at The Bridge Tender in Tahoe City.
Only 5 more years Maddie, and you too can be sitting at the bar.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Weekend Plans
I have four children. My eldest and my youngest were born in March. Therefore, March is a busy month for me. If you do the math, you'll realize that 18, and 13 years ago, June was a busy month for me as well. ;-)
Alas, I digress (what's new?). My son Nelson turned 13 on March 4th, my daughter Teddy will be 18 on March 28th. And! Watson will be six-months-old tomorrow. So to celebrate these milestones, we're going to Tahoe for a long weekend. Sleds, skis, snow, kids, and Corgis.
We have two cameras, new memory cards, and jackets with lots of zippered pockets. Check for photos tomorrow.
Alas, I digress (what's new?). My son Nelson turned 13 on March 4th, my daughter Teddy will be 18 on March 28th. And! Watson will be six-months-old tomorrow. So to celebrate these milestones, we're going to Tahoe for a long weekend. Sleds, skis, snow, kids, and Corgis.
We have two cameras, new memory cards, and jackets with lots of zippered pockets. Check for photos tomorrow.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and Spending the W'end?
Yup, Captain and Malibu! Trenton and Denise had a funeral to attend in Los Angeles, and asked me to look after Cappy and Mally (my son Nelson's name for Malibu). They're here until Sunday. I'm sorry that a tragedy in Trenton's family necessitated the slumber party, but we're having a blast.
Today was Nelson's 13th birthday, and we had a small party at the ranch to celebrate. I took all five dogs, Captain, Fig, Watson, Mailbu, and Duncan. Poor Duncan thinks he has sunk past Dante's 7th Circle. He is not amused by the chaos that surrounds him.
Here are some quick pictures.
Off we go to the ranch. Fig, Ian, Malibu, and Captain.
Today was Nelson's 13th birthday, and we had a small party at the ranch to celebrate. I took all five dogs, Captain, Fig, Watson, Mailbu, and Duncan. Poor Duncan thinks he has sunk past Dante's 7th Circle. He is not amused by the chaos that surrounds him.
Here are some quick pictures.
Off we go to the ranch. Fig, Ian, Malibu, and Captain.
Malibu says, "This is my good side. Wait! I don't have a bad side." BTW, she is the most well-behaved, sweetest Corgi girl out there. We had a long talk about tracking. Ahemm, Denise. ;-)
"Well, come on, let's go. I heard there was going to be a party. Girls just want to have fun!"
Party time! "I love the ranch...dogs ARE people here. See my good manners, my elbows are not on the table, but I miss you mom and dad."
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