Boise in June

This post is going to be full of dogs! Chris and I went to visit his family in Boise the first week of June.  First, Hailey, an English Setter.

From Visiting family in Boise in June

She completely stole my heart. I now know that my childhood dog, Snowball, was definitely part English Setter! They looked so similar.

From Visiting family in Boise in June

From Visiting family in Boise in June

We took a walk on the Boise Greenbelt, a trail that runs beside the Boise River for several miles.

From Visiting family in Boise in June

The Boise River was very flooded due to the water being let out of the dam at Lucky Peak.

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Mallards on the Boise River

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A husky on the greenbelt

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Cozette and I at the nature center on the greenbelt

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I stumbled upon these three yellow labs at the Boise Co-op. The one on the left is one year old and the one on the right is 11!

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Remember Finn? He has a special place in my heart because he is so lovable and beautiful. Here he is after a run through the pond.

From Visiting family in Boise in June

From Visiting family in Boise in June

Missy is new to the neighborhood. She's young and doesn't trust many people, but hopefully when we go back for the holidays she will let me play with her!

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Missy running through the pond

From Visiting family in Boise in June

From Visiting family in Boise in June

Good boy Sam

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Here is beautiful Parker

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Chris is allergic, remember?

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Parker and his mama

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Look at those blue eyes!

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From Visiting family in Boise in June

We visited grandma at her home

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This is the dam at Lucky Peak reservoir letting water into the Boise river

From Visiting family in Boise in June

From Visiting family in Boise in June

Here is the whole family in Idaho, minus grandma. Left to Right: Cousin Emily, Mom Cozette, Uncle Matt, Tia Missy, Cousin Joseph, Jessica, me, Chris, Bud (Jessica--am I really this much shorter than you?)

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A snoozing Gabe

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This is Maxine, Tia Missy's calf, just a few weeks old.

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From Visiting family in Boise in June

That's all for Boise.  More dog pictures to come after we visit in December!

Jessica's visit to LA over Memorial Day weekend

I'm doing some major catchup!  First, my sister-in-law came to visit over Memorial Day weekend.  She lives in Idaho so the first stop was In-n-Out!

From Jessica's visit to LA Memorial Day Weekend 2009

From Jessica's visit to LA Memorial Day Weekend 2009

We decided last minute to drive to Vegas where Chris was working. Of course we saw Barry!

From Jessica's visit to LA Memorial Day Weekend 2009

From Jessica's visit to LA Memorial Day Weekend 2009

Fun times with friends

We had the chance to spend the evening with two of our great friends, Jason and Michelle.  Jason had a photo shoot for Nike and we went out to dinner after.  Notice my headset:)

Riley boy. And his pillow

This pillow was left out in the living room and Riley has claimed it.

My boys

Happy Father's Day again!

I wanted to include Chris's dad in our Father's Day tributes.  He passed away before I met Chris but I know he was a huge influence in the man that Chris has become today. Do you think Chris looks like him (that's Jessica, Chris's sister, with them in the first picture)?

My sister and nephews visiting LA

My nephew, Will, is going to SeaCamp on Catalina Island this week.  My sister and Witt, her other son, are staying with us for the week while Will is gone.  This picture is for my parents, their three grandchildren, Will, Witt and Riley:

From Tracy, Will and Witt

Riley patiently waiting for any banana pieces to fall to the floor

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

On our way to the Port of Los Angeles to drop Will off for camp

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Tracy, Will and Witt at the drop off point for camp. The Queen Mary in the background.

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Chris and I in front of the Queen Mary--the place where we had our first date on November 10, 2000--almost 9 years ago!

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Will meeting his fellow campers and counselor for the first time:

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

After Will's boat left for Catalina, we went to the beach. Witt was so excited to see the Pacific Ocean!

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

We were right beside the dog beach so I had so much fun taking pictures of dogs having a blast! Here is a 3 legged dog chasing a Vizsla!

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Witt was so tired from playing with Chris in the ocean

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Witt had a staring competition with Riley when we got home

From Tracy, Will and Witt visiting LA June 2009

Vote for me to go to Antarctica!!!!

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You might have to search for me using my 

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Most of you know about my dream to go to

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Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Father's Day, Bud!  We are so thankful for you being in our lives.  I am thinking of you now because we are in Palm Springs where I first met you about 8 years ago.  Little did  I know that I was meeting the man who would be a father figure to me, but for that I am so thankful!  We love you!

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From Visiting family in Boise in June

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Daddy!  I love you very much and have had made wonderful memories with you.  You are a strong example for both Chris and I of the kind of person we try to be.  We love you!