Poor Boo

Slider lost a toe nail sometime Saturday. It was still attached but fully severed all the way up to his paw. OUCH. He went to the vet, and $300 later, he is infection free and has a boot.

Dave is now calling him Boot-san. Or Slider-Boot. Haha. 

Sarah's Wedding

Dave and I were able to attend Sarah's wedding in June. It's the first wedding in three years that we've a) been able to attend b) been able to attend together c) that dave's worn a suit instead of a uniform. I was lucky to spend some time with some friends from college while we were there. So happy for Sarah and Brad!! 

Audra and I

Dave and I. Doesn't he look spiffy in a tie?

Audra, the bride, Sarsar, Whitney, and I. 

Sarsar and I. So beautiful!

What's for Dinner?

Lemon pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes and asparagus. With cheese.

Beaucoup veggies. Farm-stand-fresh sweet corn, steamed broccoli and a salad.

beef kebabs sooo good

Dave's favorite: Cluck-U Chicken. 

Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle was built in the 1920s-1930s by a man who sought to create Europe in rural California. This "house" was actually lived in and used. The amount and type of antiquities Hearst used to furnish his house is baffling.

Original Baroque ceiling panels

Authentic Roman mosaic floor.

the swimming pool, modeled after Greek bath houses