Dakota Details

What do I do in the afternoon's blazing heat? I take pictures of my panting dog. I sprayed a bunch of water into the air while Dakota ran around under the hose like a crazy dog. I swear he loves it! That's why the hose is out and the patio is wet. Because, of course, I always roll up the hose after using it.





Dakota makes hot afternoons way more enjoyable.

Wild Souvenirs

If you know me, or read my blog, you know how much I love mugs from places I visit. Well, the Wilds was no different. I knew I wanted at least a mug and told Andrew before we left to budget about $30 for souvenirs for wherever we were going. He laughed and said that's a little much. To which I replied, "two mugs, stickers and maybe a shirt". I'm pretty sure he shook his head and walked away from me.

Well, my guess was pretty close. I found this cool window sticker, about $4 of this sticker went to conservation and it sticks on the inside of a window instead of the outside which I prefer. Oh, there's a cheetah inside the rhino. Don't laugh, it took Andrew a little while to figure that out.

Please excuse the chapstick stain. I had just finished up my tea and was too lazy to wipe it off. It's ok though, it's a mug, it doesn't know it had a photoshoot.

Once I saw the mug selection I knew I had to get one that said "Nomad Ridge" where we slept and one the said "the Wilds". My two mug prophecy was coming true, mwuahaha! My Wilds mug is more of a cup, it's the cool kind with the twist on lid and plastic straw. Ohmygoodness, this cup is my new favorite thing ever. I can pack it full of ice and water and it stays cold forever and condensation doesn't pool up on the sides. Plus, it's spill proof and I kind of need that. I didn't find a shirt, the sweatshirts were really nice, but I couldn't justify the money for something I wouldn't wear for at least another 3 months.

Grand total $26 something something. We both laughed when she rang us up and she probably thought we were crazy. It's ok, because I've been using my Nomad Ridge mug with morning tea and my Wilds cup every afternoon for ice water and sweet tea.

Tomatoes and a Hydrangea

This morning, while Dakota frolicked in the back yard. Yes, my dog frequently frolics. Anyway, while he was doing whatever hyper-active dogs do, I was taking some pictures of my growing tomatoes. They are looking amazing! I'm figuring another 3-4 weeks and I'll be eating tomatoes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, making homemade spaghetti sauce.

First up, the pretty funny looking Romas. I've never grown Romas and the funny shape makes me giggle. Round is so boring.

Although, round isn't so boring in the form of teeny tiny cherry tomatoes. They are so cute! They are so delicious!

A lone hydrangea blossom is blooming on this bush by the garden shed. The previous owners planted it, and I'm thinking they didn't put any pennies in the soil because it's not very prolific. On the other hand, the lady's hydrangea across the street has to be close to 50 blossoms. Oh well, I'm more of a coneflower, daisy and dandelion type of gardener.