free ridin'

Nothing like a wagon ride on a crisp day with your best friend.

cheering section

Sophie did plenty of clapping to cheer on Daddy at the Santa Barbara Nine Trails 35-mile race today.

thanksgiving

We have much to be thankful for.

Sophie's smiling face is top of the list.

Tolerance

Good dog, Rocky.

Happy Birthday, dear Stoney!

Stone turns one!
Of course Sophie had to be there to help celebrate.

The very dapper host.


Soph was super excited about Stone's new riding truck.


It was a little hard for Sophie to not be the center of attention.
So she slipped her way into Stone's Papa's lap when Stone had his back turned.


The main event was the cake, obviously.


Stone did not disappoint.


And Stone's folks had the foresight to stage the cake in a hose-friendly clean-up environment.
Very wise, indeed.

twosome

A cozy dinner for two (four). A gourmet meal of grilled cheese and milk.
The soft glow of an outdoor fireplace. Romance was definitely in the air.

Until Sophie started throwing food on the floor and Stone fell asleep.

I think we may go broke given the size tips we leave when we go out to eat...

Gridiron Girl

live from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon...

'do

Soph now has enough hair we can play with it.
When she lets us.

park it

straw mastery

Okay, not a master. In fact, not yet proficient, as evidenced by her wet shirt.

Shortly after this she gagged on her grilled cheese sandwich and barfed up her lunch.

Check, please.

If it wins like a Duck...

Today we watched our favorite football team (OREGON!) beat ASU.



Sophie was more interested in the popcorn.



And having a good bottled beverage.



Funny, Rocky was more interested in those things, too.
Huh... a real mystery, that one.

the blues