It seems like since Christmas, or I guess I should say halloween? Things have been ... well busy. It's not a bad busy, we're starting to get into a groove with friends, family, vacations and events. I might just make a list for now, so I remember to come back and post. edit: the list is become fully descriptive, and may contain photos by end of evening.

January
Rio Sabor Brazilian Steakhouse for Kelley's birthday. My aunt Glennie and Uncle Jim came out for a visit. The superbowl happened, which was my last non-dog post! I hate this pic of me but everyone else looks good, what can you do. All of us hamming it up at Rio Sabor.

Happy hour for leaving employee...


February
My Grandpa Franz died. Very sad, but very good to return to Michigan and be with so much family. He was many things to many people. He owned gas stations for some time, and some of his employees talked about growing up learning life lessons from him. He also was part of the Barbershop preservation society and the two times I lost it at the funeral were when I had to ask the barbershoppers a question about their introductions and wait for them to finish "Amazing Grace", and when the taps were played and his veteran flag handed to my aunt.




I was very sick this month so it seemed like 2 weeks away from work almost. My boss also left and moved to Pittsburg, I've been bossless since.

March
Steve's sister moved here from Houston and his parents came out to help, we ate at 2 of the best steakhouses in 2 days, I felt like a food critic. I went to Las Vegas a GlobalShop convention for work. These are some lamps from the Wynn Casino.

And me on some motorcycle.


April
That month was been the busiest of all, boasting a trip to Tucson, some video set design for work, Rocky Point, Mexico vacation, and a trip to Dallas to celebrate our birthdays with family.
Tucson

Video Set


Rocky Point





Dallas Trip




May
Now it is May and we've just bought a house up in the mountains further. We don't close until July, and it reached 105 degrees today so I imagine July might get a little toasty. Although they've been calling it a buyers market we've had a tough time finding something for a reasonable price out here.






I was in a photoshoot with Bentley and Niko for the Pawsidential Suite at PetSmart, and Niko had her first birthday. I have also organized a Boston Terrier meetup that will occur this weekend!





I have been working on some paintings, and finished a nice piece for my sister using some foiling methods. Looking forward to moving into the new house and very much enjoying life.