Bear

Bear was born November 1, 2004. I got him that year for Christmas from my parents. Everyday that Fall begged and begged for a puppy. Every weekend I would take my parents with me to run errands and coincidently end up at Petco and the Animal Shelter. Earlier that year we had gone on our annual summer family vacation, only to come home and find that one of our dogs had "mysteriously" died while we were gone. I think that was one of the last times we let our neighbors dog sit.

Bear is a Welsh Corgi mix. He is everything a Corgi is suppose to be - highly intelligent, obeident, protective, wary of strangers (as some of you have witnessed), steady, loyal and loving.

I have a few more things to add to this list. Not only is Bear is also like the youngest child who craves attention, he is a friend to my dad, a nuisance to my mom and Mickey (Mickey is our 19 year old mixed terrier), annoying to most strangers and men (he is very protective), and he is Gangsta (keep reading for why I say he is Gangsta...)

No children for me, for this one dog is plenty to handle. So far this year he has paid the vet at least 7 visits (almost one visit a month), and i have paid the vet plenty of money as well $$$$$. One time they had to hook him up to an I-V, run blood test, and keep him over night....this time he has a torn ACLU?!?! Vet says he is to stay off of it for two weeks and if it does not get better he will need surgery. Ummm...what is he doing, rolling deep in Downtown Riverside or what?!? A torn ACL?!?! Man, this is one tough doggy...

Nonetheless he is my "Bearby." He stands on his two hind legs when he wants your attention, he loves chicken, and is always waiting for me at the front door when I get home.

This is Bear on the way to the vets...he has a torn ACL...

Bear at Christmas with Mary. He is such a mooch. He always wants to be the center of attention.
Bear is a friend, nuisance, and brother to Mickey...


Like many Corgis, Bear is very protective. Did you notice how he has his paw on the present?



Three Cheers for Bear..and hopefully no more Vet visits!

Half Way Over....

So today I came to the realization that not only is the summer half way over, but so is the year. I must say it has been a very eventful year/summer. I have been blessed to be surrounded with wonderful family and friends. Here is the short recap of events thus far:

* January 1st...turned 24... took a trip along the coast to Monterey...did lots of reflection...not looking forward to getting older... this is me at 24 with my sisters...

Hearst Castle



Guillermo was so sick on the road trip


*February...San Diego...Dad was in and out of the hospital...Aunt came to visit...Sister graduated from academy...i take a major paycut/demotion due to budget cuts...did i mention this all took place the same week?

*March...dad got a year older...jessica got a year older (had a blast in Torrance with you guys)...i take a pay raise... :)

*April...older sister turns a year older and misses her birthday present..but the show must go on and we had to see Britney Spears perform without her... She puts on a stellar performance!

*May...Mary graduated...Guillermo turned 27...got to catch up and have lunch with Alissa...had the opportunity to do several photo shoots.

*June...graduations, graduations, graduations...photo shoots...helping my sister move...got to catch up with Kierstin...dodgers games…had many fun escapades with Karol...discovered that Wing Stop's atomic buffalo wings will make you cry.

*July...Mom gets a year older...my Buggy breaks down and is garaged till further notice or till can get it a new engine...the transmission on the Prelude blows at the tops of a hill and I am forced to push it across a busy intersection...I spend way too much money on cars this month ($ 1,000 +)... Fear of upcoming budget cuts and losing my job is causing insomnia... Got to spend time with Jess and Alex...i got to see Beyonce in Concert, she is a stellar performer as well as singer...I gain at least five pounds off of greasy fried fair food and discover the biggest, longest Western Polish Hot Dog...Mary leaves for her summer internship...We finally get to meet Sarah…Yvette and Ryan get married...

I think we were in a food comatose by the end of the evening...



He likes noodles where ever we go...yumm...


..and his fresh fruit...

...now Mary only has half of a dorm room...

...did she underpack or over pack?...

Introducing: The Graffs!

...What a beautiful family...

...Cindi, Yvette & Me...

Til Next Time...Enjoy!

I give in

I have finally given into another social networking system. After avoiding it for a few years, saying that "myspace" is enough social networking for me, I have found that this blogging stuff is much easier to keep my family and friends updated. I mean it is a one stop shop. Photos and updates all on one page, what more could a blogger ask for?

Stayed tuned for more...