Sunshine

It's been quite a weekend. We took Friday off and headed up to the mountains for a ski with Rubin in tow. (See Rubinations link.) He was tired after that, but then Paul and Patti came up from Oregon on Saturday and we spent a great weekend visiting the public market, eating out, and taking a long walk along the lake in the sunshine.

Yes, sunshine. Like a gift from the gods. Blue skies, too, and fairly warm temperatures. We've needed it. Even Rubin seems a bit more alert.

Yesterday, after Paul and Patti left, we headed to Woodinville for a romp at the dog trainer's ranch. We sat on their new deck and ate smoked chicken and laughed at our silly dogs. Then to Starbucks where the trainers buy everyone a coffee and we mingle with the crowds at the mall. Rubin loves it. He especially loves the walk to the pet store where he got a new ball and treats from the owner.

Oh, and new ski booties. He hates those, but it was entertaining for everyone involved. Like a dog tap dancing.

Today, a long walk with Colleen and Monty at Seward Park while Ann worked in the yard. The sunshine makes you want to work in the yard. Well, it makes Ann want to work.

We're packing now for our ski trip though there is still laundry to be done and a car to clean out before we stuff it full of everything for the trip. Rubin and Ann are asleep in the living room. Not a very inspired blog, but it is the mundaneness of the day, which is just fine with me.

Oh, and the sunshine is spectacular!