Stella's First Birthday Week!

Since Stella's first birthday is this Thursday (March 3rd), I thought I would bake a doggie cake & have a little party.

Luke & Hank joined Stella for her soirée.

I don't think Stella knew she was supposed to blow out her candles.

Yum! The peanut butter & carrot birthday cake was a big hit.

Everybody devoured it!

They were so full they needed a nap, but managed to pose for a photo.

Tracie & Shelby came over later in the day for a piece of birthday cake.

Then Jack & Jill brought Logan over for cake. He wasn't too fond of the party hats! Stella had a GREAT day filled with so much fun & so many friends. She wishes Tori wasn't out-of-town, but saved her a piece of yummy birthday cake.

Wheaten Wall & Playdate

Today Greg came over to hang my Wheaten wall. First we took down a large Alphalam of Tally to relocate across the room.

Even without opposable thumbs, Stella managed to help out.

Greg prides himself in being more of a perfectionist than I. At one point he muttered, "Oh that's waaay off!" He meant it was off by 1/8" & proceeded to fix it. Wow!

Taking a break.

The master hanger & my little supermodel.

The finished wall ...

... 11 Alphalams, mostly of Stella with a little Rosie, Laddie & Tally.
I couldn't have figured out anything without Rob doing the layout in InDesign. Thanks Rob & Greg!

Logan (left) our Wheaten neighbor came over with Jack & Jill for an impromptu playdate. He & Stella had a blast. It was hard to get them to sit still for a photo.

Guana with the Pups

Anna & I took Stella & Hank for a romp at the beach.

Shake!

 BFFs frolicking in the surf!

Stella doesn't even want the ball. She just wants to chase Hank.

 Everybody had a great time!

It was really hard to wrangle Stella to get her leash back on. Even though she was exhausted, I don't think she wanted to go home.

The ride home.

Greg & Tory

Tory was exhausted after a playdate with Stella.

Valentine's Day Sunset

4 Amigos

The 4 amigos ... Stella, Hank, Tory & Luke had a nice playdate in the forest. Somebody strikes a pose whenever a camera is pointed in her direction.

Tyler & Greg didn't think I could capture them all on my iPhone. C'mon! I'm a professional!

Which one is trying to bribe the treat holder?

On my car window ...

Gotta Getta Gecko

This little fella was making Stella bonkers all day

Snow Pup!

This is Bailey, Stella's twin brother. More importantly, this is what Stella would look like if she got to play in the snow. I know she'd love it but I'm pretty sure it's not gonna happen!

Tree Trimming

I had all of my big trees trimmed today.

Stella was intrigued by the chainsaws & the trimmings.

This is like a buffet!

Yum!

R is for rust!

Flock of Foto Ducks

There's plenty of room for a lot of ducks in my new swanky office.

Stupid Lightbulb

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? Three: Greg to get the extension ladder down from his garage ceiling via a very cool pulley, Rob to transport ladder to my house, extend ladder & change bulb & me to hold the ladder still. Yeah, I know I didn't do much. Who builds a house with a 25' high outdoor hi-hat fixture?

It works! Thanks Rob!

Stella & Tory watch Rob, Renee & me survey the future pool.

Stella is wondering why Rob is photographing the duck instead of her.

Duck at sunset.

Brrrrr!

I awoke to frost on the garbage can in my driveway. After I shot this photo, I captured a young male Wheaten Terrier on the run without a collar in my neighborhood. After some investigating & help from Anna, Logan was reunited with his family.

Stella was not happy with the Great Blue Heron next door at lunch time.

Jax Beach Pier

It was a beautiful yet cold day for a walk on Jax Beach with mom, Hank & Adam. Shot with the iPhone 4, processed with Photoshop Express.