Seal Rock

After we went crabbing on the docks in Waldport (a "no dogs allowed" zone), we drove up to Seal Rock for a little time on the beach so the puppies could get their paws wet.

Simone immediately set to finding a stick to carry and romp around with.


Rosie, Odie, and Simone all ran on the beach and had a grand time.


Simone had her fair share of sea water...

When everyone was tuckered out, we headed back and everyone snored all the way home to Corvallis.

Foot Fetish

Simone lays under the dining room table at breakfast, making sure she was in contact with grandpa at all times.

Visit from Grandpa

After five long years, grandpa and grandma drove up from Nevada for a visit.

Simone about lost her mind when she came outside and realized who was here.

She quickly settled down though and enjoyed a cuddle with grandpa.

Saturday Morning Snuggle

Doubled Up

Simone invents yet another new configuration for the futon pillows.

Couch Cozy

All on her own, Simone deposited several toys from her basket into the cradle created by the folds of the sheet on her futon.

Brunch with the Abels

After opening gifts, we drove up to Salem for Christmas brunch with the Abels.

Simone wasn't quite sure what to think about Brendan's new robot.

But she had a nice time hanging out with the family and visiting with Grandma.

Waiting Patiently

Simone waits patiently for dad to wake up so she can open the gifts in her stocking.

'Tis the Season

Simone basks in the light of the newly erected Christmas tree.

Oregon Dunes

As if running around the sane dune in Florence wasn't enough, our next stop was Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, about 10 miles south.

It was a long trek from the parking lot to the top of the dune, but it was worth the view.


Simone then got to go run and play in the ocean too.

She had a grand time!

Florence Sand Dune

We stopped in Florence after visiting the Sea Lion Caves and found a park for Simone to get out and run around.

Simone was pretty excited to be able to run around the sand dunes.

She sat satisfied on the top of the dune before running and sliding back down.

Yachats Thanksgiving

After we arrived at the Fireside in Yachats Thanksgiving afternoon, we wandered down to the rocky beach to check things out. It was warm but windy and the surf was high.

Happy Girl

Soaking it Up a Little More...

Simone soaks up a little more couch time...

Thursday Night Snuggle

Simone really gets into snuggle time on the couch with mom.

Happy as a Clam

Simone had a great time on our drive home from Madras. She sat up in the back seat for a lot of it, smiling and looking around.

Ear Massage

Simone really loves to have her ears rubbed.

See the expression on Simone's face as Aunt Mary gives her the full treatment? Pure bliss!

Thanks Aunt Mary! :)

Really? Do I have to?

Simone begrudgingly tries on the blue Halloween wig.

Dad's New Do

Simone is learning to love dad's new mohwak hairdo.

Happy Halloween!

We thought we'd get a head start on Halloween this year, and try on our costumes a little early. I decided to be Coraline, and Gary decided to be a punk rocker. Simone decided to be Hosehead from Strange Brew. I don't think Simone was too checked out on our hairdos to start, but determined we smelled like her parents, and decided to just put up with it.