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Trip to Long Beach

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:17:57 +0000

Molly wanted to escape Seattle for Thanksgiving. She chose to take us to Anchorage Cottages (misnamed as this is a treacherous coast with no anchorages nearby) in Long Beach, WA.

We had a good time. We explored the beach. Spirit leaped, bounded, and sprinted all over. Daniel discovered fire making (in the fireplace), I cooked, Camille sewed with her new machine, and Molly did what pleased her most.

Dan on Golden Gardens Sculpture

David — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:53:28 +0000

Dan climbed on a sculpture near the dog park.

How to Carry a Dog

David — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:50:09 +0000

big dog

little dog

Daniel World

David — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:25:21 +0000

Here’s a glimpse into Daniel World. While Molly was doing yard work, Daniel positioned himself nearby. He made himself a nest complete with comics books galore. He also snuggled with Spirit. He often self-comforts in these ways.

Trip to Walla Walla

David — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:28:13 +0000

We just got back from a trip to see our friends Dave and Melissa in Walla Walla. Molly has known Melissa for about 20 years – they met in Santa Barbara and roomed together in Portland where I met the two in 1993. Subsequently, Melissa moved to Seattle and we moved there a few years later. Weirdly, we ended up living only a few blocks away in Ballard. At some point, they soured on Seattle and moved some 5 hours drive to the east.

We don’t get to see them as often these days and this weekend was a real treat. They put us up in their MIL upstairs which they rent out as a vacation retreat. Thanks, guys!

We enjoyed good food and good wine (Walla Walla is known for the latter), and most importantly good company.

There was a side trip to see Waitsburg and Dayton, which are both in the southern end of the Palouse. I enjoyed seeing both small towns, as I’ve been very curious about them.

Spirit was welcome and that was very nice. We didn’t have to worry about getting a sitter for her and she joined us for the weekend.

Dirty Dog

David — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:50:55 +0000

Spirit loves to run. She loves to chase tennis balls. And when she’s hot, she loves to wallow in the mud. As a result, there is a lot of this afterward…

She tries to resist and I try to wash. It’s like dancing with a reluctant partner. We both get soapy and wet. Hopefully at least one of gets cleaner.

RIP Fluffy

David — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:41:13 +0000

Sadness occurred this week as Fluffy met an untimely death on 11-11. He was buried today in our west side yard.

Camille’s Birthday Party

David — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:01:17 +0000

What a girl! She turned ten today. Here are many shots from her party yesterday.

Meet Skunky

David — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:39:17 +0000

Less than two hours after burying Fluffy, we were off to the store to get another hamster. This one was named Violet, but was subsequently renamed Skunky, perhaps due to a particular body odor. Sadly, it developed “wet tail” (diarrhea) and had to be returned to the store for treatment. We haven’t received a call yet as to its condition. We might get it back.

Daniel puts Spirit to bed

David — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:09:43 +0000

comfortable?

snoozing

Teaching Spirit to swim

David — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:59:56 +0000

Spirit bounds from the water after retrieving a stick. I finally convinced her to retrieve a stick from deep water, this simultaneously solving several problems: how to teach her to swim, how to teach her to retrieve, and how to get her the exercise she desperately needs. I’ll have to reinforce this behavior, but I think I can get her to live up to the Labrador retriever reputation. At 2, she should have come with these skills, but sadly she did not.

Mixing Toddlers and Rodents

David — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:08:35 +0000

2009.02.28.Lucy plays at our house

Lucy is fascinated	Pointing out the critter	Fluffy McFluffers
note the engorged cheek pouches

Spirit snuggles with Camille

David — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:07:12 +0000

Spirit and Camille comfort each other

It was rough night. Camille and I tried to do her math homework as I cooked. Camille was tired and was quickly overwhelmed. Tears came and she was comforted by hanging out with Spirit. Good Spirit!

Kids’ Pictures

David — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:45:51 +0000

2009.01.24.kids

Fluffy – the Christmas Rodent

David — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:54:50 +0000

2009.01.04.more Fluffy