Week 12

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  I'm hopefully getting back on track with posting since travels are over and my schedule is back to normal.  Last week was a very full and long week. I had a 2-day work event and John was traveling which left me on puppy duty alone but we all survived and made the most of it.

Here are last week's pictures:

Day 78- Monday, 3/18/24

The name of the game these days is: How well can you wear the puppy out so you can relax at the end of the day?  She is full of so much energy, and as she gets older needs less naps so we really look forward to times like this when she is finally winding down and mellowing out.

Day 79- Tuesday, 3/19/24

Day 1 of my work event.  This is our institute's annual meeting which went from 8am until 7pm today.  There were panel discussions, a few presentations, and an expo to showcase everyone's work.  I was in charge of pulling together the booth for our lab and it was a great success.  Thankfully just after the expo we were treated to dinner and drinks.

Day 80- Wednesday, 3/20/24

Today is Day 2 of our OHI annual meeting.  Thankfully it was only a half day today and we ended with a nice big group picture.  I'm on the right, standing in the back, and the 3rd person over.  John left for a March Madness trip with one of his friends right around the same time my meeting ended.  He'll be gone for 3 nights so the next few days I have full on puppy duty.  This evening she sat in John's spot watching TV with me. after I ran her outside for a good bit.  It's great to not only have Survivor back on but now The Amazing Race too.

Day 81- Thursday, 3/21/24

Juggling work and puppy alone duty is a lot.  Let's just say I've been sleeping really well lately from exhaustion.  Bailey turns 3 month this week.  She's all about testing her limits and causing trouble while enjoying burning off pent-up energy playing ball and collecting pinecones outside.  This evening she was missing her daddy but then found comfort sleeping on me while I started to watch the new season of Grey's Anatomy.

Day 82- Friday, 3/22/24

TGIF!  We were outside a lot this afternoon running in the yard when I got home from work.  This week has been so nice and spring like which has been great but we can tell there is a storm brewing which will last through Sunday morning.  We actually felt a few raindrops start to fall just before headed back inside.  After dinner I decided it was time for a new bone to keep this pup entertained and it worked like magic allowing for a nice mellow evening. The force to chew is strong with this one!

Day 83- Saturday, 3/23/24

Today was all about the pouring rain.  I don't really mind because if it keeps raining every couple weeks that means I have more time before we have to turn the sprinklers on so bring it! In other news, John is back from his trip and someone is very happy to see him. Thankfully the snow over the mountain pass wasn't too bad for his travels.  Now we can tag team this pup!

Day 84- Sunday, 3/24/24

The rain has stopped and it's nice and sunny again so time to play hard in the yard which will lead into a nice long afternoon nap.  Look at the damage she has done to that big bone already.  We're also going to need to get her a larger bed soon.

Done and happy to be enjoying a much more relaxed and slower week right now.  Plus we're looking forward to Brandon's spring break--more puppy support and he can't wait to help.

Week 11

Welcome back!  This past week was super busy so I'm super late but better late than never.  March is kicking my butt so I'm looking forward to April where things should settle down both at home and work.

Take a look at week 11's pictures:

Day 71- Monday, 3/11/24

The weather has been amazing lately with blue skies and sunshine so we are taking it all in and trying to spend more time outside.  Our backyard trees are getting their beautiful new leaves.  The vibrant green color is amazing to see.  Bailey loves the grass and I think is part cow because she just can't stop grazing on it.  Later we watched this Academy Award nominated movie now streaming on Hulu.  It was very weird and interesting but not exactly what I was expecting.

Day 72- Tuesday, 3/12/24

Today started with such an amazing sunrise and was a  milestone day for these two.  After 5 days home Bailey finally decided that Justin is safe enough to cuddle with--unfortunately he has to leave tomorrow.  Go figure!  Regardless, he's over the moon about his successful day with her and can't wait to return in May for even more puppy time.

Day 73- Wednesday, 3/13/24

It's a travel day for us.  I'm driving Justin back to Humboldt.  We have a scheduled photo shoot tomorrow for professional graduation pictures that was too hard to squeeze in when he graduated in December.  Thankfully the weather is cooperating and all the crazy rain that happened last week and first part of this week has stopped. We had time to kill once we arrived and needed to stretch our legs so we checked out the new bear habitat at the local zoo and then grabbed sushi for dinner before checking into the hotel to relax.  It was a long but great day and so nice to be up here amongst these amazing giant trees again.

Day 74- Thursday, 3/14/24

We were up at sunrise on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus to have pictures taken. The timing is perfect since it's still spring break so the campus is pretty much all ours making for an easy shoot.  It also happens to be Pi Day so of course we hit up our favorite pie place for lunch and then after we hiked through this amazing redwood grove just outside of town.  The big trees are so cool and the air is so fresh here.

Day 75- Friday, 3/15/24

After a long and lonely drive back I'm home and get to spend time with my pup. John did amazing with her all by himself for a couple days.  It was a great successful trip but it's also good to be home.  Someone certainly missed me. 

Day 76- Saturday, 3/16/24

Rusty also missed me and got his time alone with me this morning while the puppy was napping after breakfast.  What a wonderful spring day with some more amazing flowers blooming.  Too bad they make the allergies act up.

Day 77- Sunday, 3/17/24

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Bailey who is 11 weeks now played a lot with her green dragon today, and John made us some festive green-apple martini's to enjoy.  May the luck of the Irish be with you!

That's wraps up a very full week and the next week will be just as busy if not more so.  Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Week 10

Welcome back!  I'm behind this week because life gets in the way and I'm actually traveling right now using a downtime break to get this post put out there. At least it's all good things to enjoy keeping me from the computer.

Here are last week's pictures:

Day 64 - Monday, 3/4/24

The skies are still angry and there are still storms brewing for at least the next couple days.  It's nice to see a beautiful sunrise through those clouds though.  The Sierras have received record breaking snow and hopefully they get a break soon so everyone can dig out up there.  I think they finally were able to open the roads again later today.  Back at home, after work, this puppy who missed me makes sure to get a nap on my lap.  I love how her collar has chocolate colored hearts--too cute and perfect for her.

Day 65 - Tuesday, 3/5/24

Time to vote.  I always vote by mail because it's just easier and glad they now give us stickers with our mail-in ballots. Later we wrapped up watching  this new mini-series.  It had so many loose ends to different storylines when it was over that I sure hope their will be a second season soon.

Day 66 - Wednesday, 3/6/24

This girl is a little pistol and keeps us on our toes.  She plays hard and then crashes hard.  Those tending to her often need to crash hard as well.  LOL!

Day 67 - Thursday, 3/7/24

Yay for warm sunshine and a yard that has finally started to dry out. I see more and more spring flowers popping up even in unexpected places..  This was the first time Bailey was able to run is the larger part of our yard and she had a blast especially in the grass.

Day  68 - Friday, 3/8/24

Justin took the train home today for spring break.  It's great to have him back for a few days.  We're planning to see Dune part 2 tomorrow so we re-watched part 1 since it's been awhile.  Bailey is a bit shy with strangers.  She is curious about Justin but hasn't quite warmed up to him yet.  Justin snapped this cute picture of her sneaking a peek at him. TGIF!

Day 69 - Saturday, 3/9/24

Movie time!  Tyler and Lupe joined us too.  They are getting their snacks at the concession as we wait to head in.  Good flick--super long but worth it and so glad we re-watched the 1st one before seeing this one.

Day 70 - Sunday, 3/10/24

Bailey is 10 weeks now and growing like a weed.  She likes to watch the TV when she's resting and is getting almost too big to pick up and sit on my lap although she'll never admit to that.

That's it! Next week is a super busy in the work realm so I may be late posting again especially since Tuesday I'll be in a conference until after 7 pm.  I'm already tired just thinking about it.