Like a Fish!

I mentioned that we took Shiva to the beach this weekend. 

She'd never been around water before: not a lake, a beach, even a large creek. 

So, we weren't sure how she would take to it. 

We packed her in the car, drove the hour up to Half Moon Bay, and crossed our fingers. 

As soon as she was off the leash at the beach..well, just look at the photos. 

Before:

We also met a very LARGE puppy. The big guy absolutely dwarfed Shiva, 

but they hit it off and LOVED playing together.  

size reference

After: 

Poor thing was so sleepy when she got back in the car, she was asleep before we left the parking lot. 

She barely moved when we pulled into the brewery for dinner. 

(Don't worry about the heat, it was 58* that day, the windows were open and we checked on her often..during which she was still sleeping)

We're definitely planning on taking her back as much as possible. 

I think she slept for two days straight afterwards. 

Weekend Update

After a week exploring cowboy country, 

Mike came home Friday night. 

So we just spent the night chilling and catching up.

Saturday was a busy day, 

but in the "errand" kinda way. 

New tires, paper goods, petsmart, office max, yadda yadda. 

HOWEVER, it was a good mail day!

We got out engagement book in the mail, 

and baublebar beauties! 

We did manage to sneak a nice dinner on Santana Row, 

and caught a very pretty Cali sunset.

Sunday, we took Shiva to her first beach. 

It was also her first body of water, but I'll tell you all about it later. 

I promise. 

It deserves so much more than a blurb.

Later, while Shiva was napping, 

we snuck into Half Moon Bay brewing company. 

We had a couple of their signature brews, 

and their food is AMAZING.  

I think we're finally settling in here in California. 

Little weekends like this, definitely help.

Weekend Update

Another great weekend in the books. 

(I know I've failed you guys for weeks on the blog..I'm trying)

Here's some scenes from the last weekend. 

Before I give my dad his new CD, 

we popped open a nice bottle of bubbles and sang along. 

 Foo Fighters + Fortunate Son = GO LISTEN NOW. 

Shiva's been extra cuddly this weekend.
Maybe it's due to her escape, or my random sickness,

 or she's just growing into a fantastically awesome puppy. 

Mike has developed a gift for putting her to sleep. 

It might look quite Evangelical, but it works on me too. 

I'm really falling for California and it's supply of fresh berries. 

We bought extras of our July 4th feast,

so we had feast pt 2.  

Did you wonder what happened with the berries?

AMERICAN COBBLER.  

I went to Macy's to pick up a $60 dress that I saw online. 

I ended up getting TWO dresses for $64 instead. 

AND, I fit into a smaller size than I thought. 

Lesson: Browse Online. Shop Inside. 

We also found ourselves full of heart. 

Jelly American donuts,  

and another batch of Mama's biscuits. 

Finally, we went on a hunt for specific summer beverages. 

In addition, we took a nice couples photo ;) 

I miss this wee blog. 

Here's hoping I can make it a real comeback. 

But don't call it that. 

Weekend Update

A pretty cool weekend, 

but light on the words, and pictures. 

FRIDAY

After a trip to the DMV, 

and a full day of work, 

I met Mike for dinner and drinks in Sunnyvale.

SATURDAY

We headed into San Francisco early in the morning. 

We stopped at Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem for brunch, 

brunch which included mimosas, bloody marys, and fernet shots. 

And yes, that was a chicken sandwich in a jelly doughnut.

When you see that on a menu, curiosity just wins. 

IT WINS. 

Then we headed over to Candlestick for a behind the scenes tour. 

Complete with frolicking. 

Come back tomorrow for more on our tour. 

After leaving the stadium, 

we headed out to Santana Row to window shop,

 buy more kitchen gadgets, and grab some grub. 

SUNDAY

Sunday was a work day around here. 

Getting ready for the week, cleaning the house, 

helping Olive write a final paper, 

lazy bum

and trying to convince Shiva she's no longer a tiny puppy.  

I dont think she buys it. 

Friday Mismatch

I  kinda of miss my "let's just wrap everything up" Friday posts.

So here ya go.

I always love whenever I find myself using this mug.
It's homey, reminds me of being a lowly undergrad,
and I can always play ISpy with myself. 

Mike's Birthday dinner was a little less fancy this year, 

us being one income and all, 

but I think I still did a kickarse cake :)

So, after my Wednesday interview,
I came home and consoled myself with these.

The only other thing I acheived this week was a brand new sparkly manicure. 

I haven't used this "Mad as a Hatter" glitter in a very VERY long time, 

but I'm pretty much in love with it, and over Foie Gras it's fantastic. 

This week's Friday Fancies was all about Black and White.

black and white by teeller 

(and a pop of the awesome 2013 color of the year)



linking up everywhere today:

    

(ps, come back later this afternoon for a post of LAST week's weekend ;)

Weekend Update

Monday, Monday...

Friday:

Friday night was pretty low key, 

we got cheap Chinese food & watched Liz and Dick. 

Saturday:

We sat out early to go get some errands run, 

which included a stop for the Young House Love book. 

John & Sherry are coming to Palo Alto in a couple weeks for a signing. 

I'M SO EXCITED. 

Then we headed to a local bar, 

to watch the 49ers game. 

They won. It was pretty epic. 

Then we came home and ate all the leftover cereal nubs, 

while watching Miss America. 

Sunday:

We made pancakes, which might show up on the blog soon, 

and smoothies, 

and watched some football, then some Golden Globes. 

We also gave Shiva a brand new "durable" piggy toy. 

She was excited. 

and this was my couch an hour later. 

Durable, my arse. 

Is it Friday yet?