Shout Out to the Dawgs, Jasper Update, and Balloon Glow

Go Dawgs... make us proud this afternon. We're rooting for you... even Jasper.We thought it was time for another Jasper growth update, so above is where we started, and here he is at 11 months, 70 pounds!In other news, we went to Callaway last night with our friends the Finchers for the annual Balloon Glow. Reminded me of the Cherry Blossom Festival back home.

Happy Labor Day!

We're looking forward to a good weekend with the Darnells in town.

Favorite Picture from the Far East

Here we are on the Great Wall, and yes, we are soaken wet! It started pouring soon after we stepped on the Wall. On the bright side, the people in our group were the only ones on the Wall (no crowds... a rarity in that part of the world). Bad news was that it was quite slippery! But we had a good time!

I'm singing...

My sister introduced me to a new friend recently... so I've never met her in person, but I'm sure if I did, we'd be good friends. I really love her music. Check out her self-titled album. I promise you won't be disappointed. So far, my favorites are: Beautiful, My Beloved, and No Sweeter Name. www.karijobe.com

East Asia

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More Beach Pictures!

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Beach Bums

We enjoyed our recent trip to Grayton Beach... we haven't spent a week at the beach since our honeymoon! Enjoy the pics... hope you are having a good summer!

Jasper's ready for the beach!And he loved the pool too!

Attempts at a family picture...

More pictures to come!

Graduation

Jasper loved his "puppy class" and looked forward to it each Saturday morning this spring.

Recently he graduated... top of his class!

Way to go, J-Dog! We are proud of you!
P.S. Never in my life have I felt so cheesy as I do right now, writing this blog. but who cares? My dog is the best!