meet our dog. he's scared of everything.

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We thought we were doing our aging Boxer a favor by buying him a new raised contraption for eating and drinking. You know, they say it's better for the shoulders or something like that. Apparently we are total failures as dog parents. 24 hours later, and he refuses to eat out of it. He is terrified. And probably starving.

very much a part of me.

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Three of my best and oldest friends left the kids and husbands and jobs behind to come visit me. These girls are a very much a part of me - we've known each other for so long we practically raised each other - and it was only fitting that we celebrated the first 30th birthday for my friend Amber in a big way. It was a much-needed weekend of lots of laughing. And taking pictures with sailors (it was fleet week, we had no choice!). And even a viewing of one of our favorite 80's classics, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. The weather was gorgeous and I think they got to see the very best of San Francisco. Happy birthday Amber! I miss you crazy ladies already.

-MM

hardly strictly

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Mama Smith came to town! It was a great weekend. Mater got a new oversized ball from his grandmom, and we took advantage of the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park. Beer battered French fries? Yes! Free concert with five stages? Yes yes!