Our dogs can't get enough of the California sunshine and neither can we.

This blog has been created to update you--our family and friends--on all of the changes we are experiencing since our little family moved back to the West Coast. Most notably, of course: the new little one who just arrived.

We encourage ourselves and you to learn the lessons of the sundog: nourish your mind with rest, your body with vitamin D, and your soul with warmth. Oh, and don't forget to sniff when something interesting wafts by.

Love, Mary & Ryan


Thursday, March 6, 2008

30th Birthdays in Santa Barbara

We had a wonderful time in Santa Barbara, pampering ourselves and the dogs. Here are the highlights:

Ryan and Bogey minutes after we checked in at the Fess Parker Doubletree. They both have trouble relaxing in new environments.
A special treat the dogs don't get at home: on the bed with the people. We affirm why that night trying to sleep with them....
Room service, makes baby very happy....


Spending our birthday afternoon at the Santa Barbara off-leash dog beach - ocean on one side, cliffs on the other - perfect!
Terrier tails


Begrudgingly taking a break from running and smelling rotting seaweed for a picture.
Birthday boy
Birthday couple.

I'm happy cuz we saw a pod of dolphins and Lucy scored me a vertebra of a marine mammal (species still to be determined). Thanks, girl!

Bogey's 7th birthday present: a Kobe beef hamburger patty delivered via doggie room service. He had to share with Lucy (see her licking her chops?)


Our birthday dinner: Brophy Bros. seafood on the harbor with gal-pal Catherine and Ry's brother Chris. Thanks for coming out that night, you two!
Lucy checking out our sweet view of the beach across the street.

Sundog Bogey and Ryan before heading home. Again, having trouble relaxing.





-m
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Gayle Wheatley said...

Hey Guys! I was just wondering what you have been up to, thanks for sharing all your big moments!!!! -Gayle

3/08/2008

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