Puppy Update

While in Ohio, the puppies are having lots of fun!

And lots of naps!

They are having lots of fun in the backyard too (probably why so many naps)

Morning nap

Hadrian at the top of the stairs…  now what?

After a few days, we let them try the stairs for the first time.  Someone at each end.

Eventually, they got the hang of it and were racing around the house!

Play time in the backyard with daddy!

Snuggle time before sleepy-by-night-night time.

Another “first” was wearing big boy seat belts instead of riding in the crate.

July 7th-10th

Thursday

Made my annual trip up to Cleveland today to fill in on the Indians “home” show.  I just love the guys at STO!

I got into town early, so I decided to try a Diners Drive-Ins & Dives place – Lucky’s Café.  http://www.luckyscafe.com/

If you are ever in Cleveland, it’s a MUST!  Just amazing, locally grown food.

I had the asparagus soup and baked mac & cheese.  Delish!

Didn’t check in to my hotel until after the game.  I won’t give you the details of my outrage as I need my blood pressure to lower. 

I will never stay here again and Hampton Inn/Hilton will be getting a very lengthy and detailed letter.

Friday

I had to get out of my room, so I went back to Lucky’s Café and had breakfast.

At the next table over were two Indians’ players - Carlos Corrasco & Josh Tomlin.

I also went to the Farmers Market to get some spices for my dad.  I wish we had a market like this in Columbus!

Game went fine.

Saturday

This morning I headed over to Cliff & Boo’s for Brunch and a visit.  Of course they made the most amazing breakfast!  They are such good cooks!

Had a nice time catching up and playing with baby Avery.

Then off to work!

Sunday

Yah!  I get to check out of this terrible hotel!

Game went well.  I love my time spent with these guys.  They are such a wonderful group to work with!!

Now back home – mom and the puppies are awaiting me.

July 3rd-4th

Sunday – Travel Day

Columbus > Los Angeles

Not sure what I was thinking when I booked this trip to LA.  For some reason, I put myself on a crazy early flight that had a 3+ hour layover in Detroit.   Ugh!

On the Detroit to Los Angeles flight I knew I was sitting next to someone famous, I just didn’t know who it was.  Usually I can tell if someone famous is sitting in first class based on how other passengers react and/OR how the flight attendants fuss.

It wasn’t until we landed and I watched him send a “Tweet” and was able to see his Twitter handle, that I figured out who it was – Cederic The Entertainer.

Got to the hotel; room wasn’t ready so I changed and went to pool for a few hours; - Overcast and actually chilly.  Figures.

I worked on stuff in room for a while then walked to PF Changs; it was horrible!

I am having such a wonderful day!

Monday – MLS: Seattle at LA

Today is the first time for me at The Home Depot Center.  It’s pretty cool.

Game was good.  It’s been a while since I had done MLS for ESPN.  Glad things went well 

After the game I made my way back to LAX and sat in the Sky Club for a while waiting for my “red eye” flight home.

Red White & Boom!

June 30^th – July 1^st

Columbus

As usual the set day for Red White & Boom when by in a flash.  Lots of little things, but in the end, it all works out.

The event went off without any issues, so another successful year!

Key Largo

Our last day on the water was very enjoyable.  

Took final photos on the way back in.

Our canal

 Our “home”

In the evening while we started cleaning and packing, the pups had their final night chewing on rocks and roots in the yard.

Another wonderful Keys vacation comes to an end.  Already counting the days until we can do it all over again!

Key Largo

Went to Publix in morning…  shocking.

Had a later start than usual on the water.  We first tied up at Molasses Reef – but it was pretty rough.  Mom & Dad went diving for 10 mins; too strong of current so we decided to leave.

Ended up back at Dry Rocks, Ball 1

Mom and dad had a good dive and I had a really good snorkel.  I found a weight belt and once dad got back; he went down and got it.

We then floated around near Pennekamp and ate lunch.

On our way back I took a lot of photos of mangroves for mom (for school).

After we got ‘home’, we all took naps.

Key Largo

We decided to have a land day.

Had breakfast at Doc’s Diner

It’s really good!!

Then we made another stop at Diver’s Direct.  It’s addicting.

Got some veggies at the farmer’s market.

Hit West Marine for some boat repair stuff and took dad back for a nap.  Mom and I went back out to check out this cool pottery place.  Then of course we went to Publix; something that is done daily and is highly annoying.  It’s called ‘lack of planning’.

Mom and I took our chairs, beers and books to “South Beach” and soaked up some rays.

In the evening, we had finally convinced dad to take the puppies out for a cruise.  He was convinced they would hate the boat because Madison and Rizon hated it.  Well, there is only one way to find out!

They were a little scared at first, but then totally loved it!!!


***Disclaimer***
Four-legged children, just like the two-legged breed, should always wear life jackets while on the water.  Unfortunately, I got the wrong size and we broke the rules on this trip.  Do not try this at home.

I made a video; but I am having issues compressing it down to a file size small enough to post.  I have posted it on YouTube; hoping this works!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0I9HWtsFLQ&feature=youtu.be