I figured I would post some post some pictures of the dogs from over the years. We brought them home a little over 3 years ago now. Now, in no particular order, Max and Dori.

Their first day at the house, back when Max was known as "Mack"

Their first day at the house, back when Max was known as “Mack”. Max is on the left, Dori on the right,

Dory in the backyard on her first day with us

Dori in the backyard on her first day with us

Dory on her first day again

Dori on her first day again

Dori wearing sunglasses

Dori wearing sunglasses

Dori on the bed

Dori on the bed

Dogs getting treats

Dogs getting treats

Dogs on Mother's Day

Dogs on Mother’s Day

Max laying down near Tristan's desk

Max laying down near Tristan’s desk

Max in the cone of shame

Max in the cone of shame

Dori in the cone of shame

Dori in the cone of shame

Dogs going on a walk, not fully grown yet

Dogs going on a walk, not fully grown yet

Max wearing sunglasses

Max wearing sunglasses

 

It’s hard to believe it’s only 3 days until Christmas, the time had really flown by this month.  We have one of those only XX days until Christmas things, and every morning the boys have to go down and decrement it.  Then Tristan has to shout out in his best public address voice, “Only ten days until Christmas”, “Only nine days until Christmas”, you get the idea.  Today is was “Only 3 days until Christmas” plus a dance around the room.  I think the boys are getting kinda excited, lol.

We’ve already got our best Christmas present, Brenda’s book has been doing well and has been well received by readers.  It boggles the mind sometime to think about it, but literally thousands of people all around the world are reading her book, and liking it.

For her birthday, as has become our custom, me and the boys took her to Restaurant Shiki for dinner at the Tappan Grill.  Or as the kids call it, Dinner and a Show.  They really enjoy have the food cooked right in front of the them.  Gavin’s favorite is when they make a volcano out of an onion.  This night was extra special , as Tommy Lasorta, ex manager of the Dodgers, was celebrating his birthday a couple of tables over. (well not really all the special as he did manage the Dodgers, but it’s the closest I’ve been to a celebrity so I’m including it).  According to our cook he comes in a couple of times a  month.

Boys all dressed up for dinner

Boys all dressed up for dinner

Waiting to order

Waiting to order

Me and Tristan

Me and Tristan

Gavin

Gavin

Drink for the birthday girl

Drink for the birthday girl

The chef made a special birthday heart for the birthday girl.

The chef made a special birthday heart for the birthday girl.

Volcano!

Volcano!

Tommy Lasorta (in the middle)

Tommy Lasorta (in the middle)