Saturday, October 18, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Teddy squares off with a buck deer
Originally uploaded by js_hale
We occasionally see deer outside our house - today, I spotted the largest deer I've ever seen in real life, standing on the back patio. Teddy was ready to throw down - snarling savagely behind the window. The deer was unimpressed. I barely got a shot of his hindquarters as he sauntered off down the hill.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Teddy got blessed!
We took the dog to church yesterday and he got his annual blessing. The pregnant lady got teary.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Camping
Peter and I joined a group of friends for some car camping near the Santa Cruz mountains. I twas Teddy's first car camping experience. Poor thing had to be on leash the entire time (campground rules). Peter and I decided that we need to seek out more remote areas for the next trip - this was sort of a trial run, and it worked out great. Plenty of good food, great company, perfect weather and a big ol' campfire.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Weekend brunch
Me at Tavern on the Green - we were staying so close, I couldn't not take him here, being a New York institution and all. Mom and Dad took us here when Pat and I were barely old enough to appreciate it. I remember sitting near the window of the Atrium and Mom, with her eagle eye for spotting celebrities, noted that Jason Robards was sitting to her left, and Norman Mailer was sitting to her right. Later that weekend, we ate at the Four Seasons and saw Robert Schuller from the Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power. The Weekend of famous old white guys...bizarre, right??
Peter and I didn't see any celebrities today at the Tavern - just lots of tourists, but the breakfast (crab quiche, omelet, side of bacon) was very good - not cheap, but very good. Weather was SPECTACULAR.
Peter and I didn't see any celebrities today at the Tavern - just lots of tourists, but the breakfast (crab quiche, omelet, side of bacon) was very good - not cheap, but very good. Weather was SPECTACULAR.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Cousin Doug is in town - AND....
There was lots to celebrate last night, and true to form, my cousin Douglas and wife Shari had impeccable timing. They are in town for business and pleasure, and we made plans to meet up at the Thirsty Bear for dinner. Not only did they not know that I was pregnant, but they also didn't know that we were to find out our baby's gender, as well! We are happy to announce that IT'S A BOY!!!!!
Friday, September 12, 2008
High tea
On Wednesday, I took Patty (my mother in law) to Lovejoy's tea room in the city. She is a true Anglo-phile, and she was thrilled to discover that such a place existed. Having tea at Lovejoy's is like stepping into a fairy tale - you're 8 years old, hungry and tired, and you walk into a charming, grandmotherly little cottage chock full of lace, crocheted doilies and sweet little English trinkets. My ex-roommate who's English has assured me that Lovejoy's scones are the real deal, and the Devon cream is fantastic. Anyone who loves English tea time would love this place to pieces.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Sunday Breakfast
Digging the backyard - Peter laid flagstone, planted foliage, and installed this cool fountain that attracts hummingbirds and gold finches. Teddy is 'nursing' on his bone-shaped stuffed animal.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Happy dog
teddy on the trail - we are getting back to the routine after lots of traveling
Originally uploaded by js_hale
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
at last some quiet romantic couple time. . .
Kicking back in monterey - this was taken at Mission Ranch Inn & Restaurant (aka "Clint's place) - highly recommended!! Peter and I had dinner here last year, just a couple of days before we got married. Beautiful and romantic.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Hijinks @ Namu
Peter, Todd & Andre were striking a pose for the camera-phone. The highlight of my birthday was finding my long-lost camera phone under the backseat of our car - it's a good thing that I have willing subjects (even if they're a little goofy) who indulge me.
Namu is a fabulous little place in the Richmond - I think it's owned by a team of young Japanese & Koreans. Very tasty, expertly prepared fusion bar cuisine - the place reminds me of some nouveau-style izakaya I've been to in Japan. We're going back!
Namu is a fabulous little place in the Richmond - I think it's owned by a team of young Japanese & Koreans. Very tasty, expertly prepared fusion bar cuisine - the place reminds me of some nouveau-style izakaya I've been to in Japan. We're going back!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sailing on the bay
It was my dad's and my birthday this past weekend (clockwise: me, Pat, Dad, Peter, Pat's girlfriend Colley, Mom) - as one of our mutual birthday presents, Dad treated us to a 4-hour sail on the San Francisco Bay. We had not done it in years, and Peter had never sailed on the bay before, despite having grown up in Tiburon! Our rent-a-skipper took this picture. He did the heavy lifting, and we all pitched in with tacking and steering. Stopped on Angel Island for lunch - after a couple hours of being on the water, a burger never tasted so good! The "4-hour tour" ended up being more like 7 hours, due to high winds on our return trip - still, it was great fun.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Peter's first bento
I bought this bento box in Japan town recently - it's fabulous, you can use it for sandwiches, salads or anything else. The little divider that comes with it is super convenient when you're packing a meal like this. It might look like stir fry, but actually it's curry that Peter made the other night.
Having prepared it entirely from memory (an Indian roommate in college taught him the recipe), Peter did a fantastic job - but the flavor & aroma was too intense for me. My pregnancy cravings are steering me towards all things mild, white and creamy - I'm all about mashed potatoes and alfredo sauce...I even put sweetened condensed milk in my iced tea and made a version of the "Royal Milk Tea" that you can buy in vending machines in Japan!
In summary, Peter's curry is unfortunately the polar opposite of what I'm eating these days. He made enough to feed an army, and has dutifully promised to help finish off the leftovers. Hence, the bento! I'm tempted to play around with the leftovers to see if I can mellow the flavor & make it into a creamy Tikka Masala! Stay tuned...
Having prepared it entirely from memory (an Indian roommate in college taught him the recipe), Peter did a fantastic job - but the flavor & aroma was too intense for me. My pregnancy cravings are steering me towards all things mild, white and creamy - I'm all about mashed potatoes and alfredo sauce...I even put sweetened condensed milk in my iced tea and made a version of the "Royal Milk Tea" that you can buy in vending machines in Japan!
In summary, Peter's curry is unfortunately the polar opposite of what I'm eating these days. He made enough to feed an army, and has dutifully promised to help finish off the leftovers. Hence, the bento! I'm tempted to play around with the leftovers to see if I can mellow the flavor & make it into a creamy Tikka Masala! Stay tuned...
Friday, August 01, 2008
Bar Antics
We got some of the crew together for Happy Hour at Harry's to offically celebrate my being "preggers." In this shot, Peter and I were trying to 'crush each other's heads.'
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Giant pacifier
One of Teddy's most adorable habits is to "nurse" on his stuffed bone. It's a complete lapse into early puppyhood - and he only does it with toys that look like bones! Peter and I wonder if he was weaned too early. . . whatever the reason, we don't question it -as you can see, this normally high-energy pooch is CALM and docile!
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