Getting Old...

Travis and I have had several conversations about the beagles getting old.  It's starting to worry us and when the day finally comes, I think it's going to be really difficult to say goodbye.  Piper & Lucy were our first babies, the ones we have cuddled with for years and now with our girls running around, I feel like they are starting to slow down and most of the time just want to sleep.  Their faces are gray and often we refer to them as "Grandma" because they are!  Piper is 12 years (or 61 in dog years) and Lucy is 9 years (or 49 in dog years).

I really love these dogs and afterall, it's not me that's going to need counseling after they're gone!

The Girls Take On Seattle!

Well, we've got one individual out of the bunch that is turning 40 (who shall remain nameless, but the corresponding photos may give it away), so we decided to take a trip to celebrate! ;)  These are my college roomies and I'm so glad we still take the time to get together - I love these girls.

We started with Pike's Place and ended with a Mariners game, and had fun everywhere in between.  It was really great to spend time with the girls and to get out of the 100 degree weather!  I did feel some guilt for leaving Travis behind, but got him set up with his own boys trip 3 weeks later so that should be a free pass, right?

Check out some of our photos and just think...we are starting to celebrate the 40's.  Is this for real?

On our way via ferry to Bainbridge Island.  Megan may have taken the photo shoot to a different level, but hey, we were on vacation!  Check out the boat taking in a wake from the ferry.  :)

Eating ice cream at Mora's is a tiny slice of heaven.

Scary!  Here's the famous Troll Under the Bridge with the silver eye.  If you look closely, there's a real Volkswagon Bug in the cement under his hand.  There's a cool story behind this guy if you dare Google it.  ;)

Happy 4th of July!

The girls are all ready to celebrate.  It's going to be a scorcher today and the worst part is that there are several fires that are burning in the foothills and desert areas.  So, in the spirit of being safe, we won't be lighting our own fireworks this year.  We may venture out to see the city fireworks from the hill at the library, but plan to spend time with friends at a BBQ.

I'm so happy that I have the day off to spend with my family and am grateful to be reminded of the freedoms we have living in the United States of America.  I hope you have a great holiday and get to spend some time doing what you enjoy most. ;)