Annie of Mt. Diablo

It was more than two years ago, we took my parent's ashes up to Mt. Diablo.  And I got a chance to go back this past week.  Annie was with me when we took their ashes up to the oak tree, and she thoroughly enjoyed being back, again, this past week.  While it rained the whole way down to California and once we left Ashland, it rained all the way back to Seattle, the weather for the three days we were there was fantastic.  So, we hiked and explored the gorgeous foothills in the East Bay area.

Annie was in lab heaven (having recovered from her salt water drinking episode).  Nothing better than being with a lab in her element.

We are off for the Thanksgiving holiday.  And while this year we have seen many friends suffer, a few leave us, and several of the "pack of labs" also go, we also have many things to be thankful for during these past twelve months.  I am grateful for all of my family and friends, particularly those of you who love and care about these amazing labradors.  The provide me with joy, laughs, frustration, curiosity, and energy...they are, essentially, what life is about.

Have a great holiday and we'll be back on Monday.

Murphy's Day.