It's Still Summer Here!

Here in the land of eternal summer, it's pretty much always a beach day. Lucky for us, it's been close to perfect weather recently with very calm seas. This is our usual beach which is only a 10 minute walk from our house.

Testing the water

The water was deliciously warm after the very hot weather we've had and even Lilly was quick to get right in. They strolled along the shore for a while cooling themselves off while I looked for sea glass.

Roxy tried fishing

...and pointing

She's fascinated by fish! I think she might actually catch one some day.

Then they started playing around with each other and Lilly had to have a massive shake to get the water out of her face. So silly!







Lilly had to do a little posing. She thinks she's such a princess!

Is this my good side?

Did you remember the sunscreen?

It was starting to get seriously hot and the dogs were looking tired so we decided to head home. I just want to mention sunscreen again for all you white and light colored dogs. It's very important to use it! We use the kids waterproof kind and rub it all over Lilly's face and neck when we're out in the sun for any length of time.

Heading up the hill towards our house. Aren't the colors of the houses beautiful?!





Almost home! Time for a quick rinse to get the salt water off and then....a SIESTA!

**for those of you wondering about sea glass, here's what we got on that short outing.

Honest Scrap!

Last week we received the Honest Scrap Award from Jackson and then a couple of days later from Huey & Higgins. Thanks! We have to tell you 10 things about ourselves and then pass the award on.

10. YES, we really do speak Spanish and English. Not all commands, but lots.

9. Roxy always lays under the table when we eat. Lilly goes to her bed.

8. Roxy is a real tomboy and tries to act like a tough guy. Lilly tries to act like
princess but she can be a real pig!

7. Both Roxy and Lilly try to boss Sophie around but Sophie ALWAYS has the last word!



6. Roxy loves to swim. Lilly wades.



5. Lilly is the messiest eater you've ever seen!

4. Roxy stays up late with me. Lilly always goes to bed early with Dad.

3. Lilly can sling slobber all the way up to the ceiling. Roxy doesn't slobber...very much!

2. Our favorite place for a run is El Morro Fort.




1. We once fit 3 Danes plus Sophie and three people in a Ford Explorer! Take a look!




We would like to pass this award on to:

Behr Behr, Waldo & Gus and Jasmin & Moose.

Sweet!

These photos show the remainder of the series that started with the "SECRET" photo. There is no secret, they were just playing with their "roadkill" toy. I thought it was so sweet the way they snugged up to each other to play.

Great Toy

Roxy received a really cool toy for Christmas. It's called Skinneeez. Skinneeez look a bit like roadkill but the girls love them. They're like plush toys without the filling. They also have a squeaker in both ends which Lilly finds endlessly amusing. The girls throw it around and play tug with it all the time and it's still going strong. Great toy!!

Playing tug

What? I'm playing nice!