Maya is the coolest dog I know!

Hey all you dogs out there, Yep, it’s me Ayla and, although I plan to go directly back to napping in front of the air conditioner after this, I just had to tell you about my great morning play session with Maya! She’s the Bernese Mountain Dog that lives...

Lantern Fest 2008

Another Lantern Fest has come and gone, sadly, but we’re once again taking some great memories with us. We absolutely love that the whole town comes together for this event and parties for 4 days straight until they are just done for. Some of our neighbors...

See, I can be taught new tricks still

Yesterday, I finally gave canning with German jars a try. Why is that so strange, you might ask? Well most people who can in the US are familiar with Ball and Kerr jars (and all those similar). They have two-piece metal lids on them and you can put just about anything...

Why sunglasses must taste delicious!

After we got back from the evening walk with Ayla yesterday, we were partaking of our usual routine which involves checking on our container garden in the courtyard and watering all the plants. Ayla is generally obliged to lie in the courtyard and just observe...

Pregnancy isn’t always fun

I’m feeling a bit nauseous today. Not really sure why but maybe I was on my feet too much yesterday? Or maybe Mackenzie wasn’t happy with the cup of Darjeeling I had this morning and wanted something different? At any rate, I think I will be spending a...