Bunnies!

These cute little bunnies are on all the trails I take Tag for walks on... this little guy actually let us get within 5 feet of him before running off. It is really hard to keep Tag from chasing every one of them he sees! Luckily they blend in most of the time.

Happy Birthday Brian!!

Brian is 34 today! So far he had to get up way too early for work (which means I am up even earlier, 4:30am ugh...) and then Mom and Elliott sung happy birthday to him while we were stuck in bridge traffic at 6:30am over his cell phone! Haha...

Brian didnt want to do anything much for his birthday so I said I would make him the meal of his choice.... we ended up with Ribs, Veggies, Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate cake for dessert!

Dog House!

Mom brought Tag's house over today, Thanks Mom! We definately need it as Brian and I are both back to work tomorrow and Tag needs shelter! Brian got the fencing up with minimal help from me... Tag hung around the whole time, I think he likes us working in the backyard so much.

Mom called to find out whether or not we got things completed... so here are the pictures Mom! Brian is not done yet, but the fence is up and the house is in the middle!

The view from our patio...

The Base of the Kennel is done!

Brian worked very hard today and finished the bottom of Tag's Kennel! I didn't have to touch a single stone (well, I wasn't allowed!).

It sort of looks like Tag is inspecting the work... but, really he is just wanting Brian to throw the ball he left betwee Brian's feet!

Speaking of feet... Nadia and I went to the spa this morning as our reward for doing the Sun Run. Yes, the reward was a bit delayed, but that's just how it worked out! Nadia got a massage and I had a pedicure... I could not help myself when I saw this fun emerald green nail polish!!

The Many Faces of Tag

Happy Tag

Unsure Tag...

Why are you taking my picture?

His most famous 'feel sorry for me' look!

Welcome Home Tag!

Tag officially moved home with Brian and I today! His kennel is not quite set up yet, but he is here and we are so thrilled to have hime home again! Special thank you to Mom and Elliott for caring for Tag over the past 2 years. We didn't intend for it to be that long, but we are so grateful that they were able to take him for us!

Concrete for Tag's Kennel

Brian and I have been shopping for concrete pavers for the last few weeks and found it to be ridiculously expensive new and difficult to find it for cheap used. Mom knew of a place we could get 'seconds' that would be better priced. Turns out it was only $1 per square foot... perfect!! Mom picked it up and brought it to our house, then Brian helped unload them (they are super heavy). Mom and I then headed back to Abbotsford to dismantel the kennel and then head back to Langley again to drop it off (this time Elliott joined us). Thanks again Mom!

Have you seen our yard lately?

As everyone knows, we moved into a construction zone just over a year ago... it still is a construction zone but its looking way better. This is the side of the house where Tag's kennel is going.

Here is the side of our deck... the deck and fencing is all done and is awesome to sit out on. Special thanks to Doug (Brian's Dad) for his old patio set! It is being well used!

Here is a view of the back yard... the grass is growing and plants are sitting there ready to be planted. Unfortunately, this won't be for us... we have the sand pit! Haha...

Here is our sand pit... however, Brian and I are cleaning it up. Tag's Kennel is going in right where the wheelbarrow is and this evening I pulled out most of the weeds along the fence. I think we may try and plant some grass. Our landlord isn't planning on doing anything with this side of the house, so we probably will just clean it up.

Playing with Elliott's Camera

I have a wedding coming up next weekend that I am photographing. After asking Brian's sister Lorissa to assist me, I realized I would need a second camera. Elliott has generously agreed to lend me his so I can give Lorissa mine. I have had his camera all week and finally today I started playing with it and all the lenses. Elliott has the same camera as me, just 2 models newer. He also has some pretty fancy lenses that I am having way too much fun with. Here are a few shots from me playing in the back yard.

I know this picture isnt super thrilling but... its the palm tree in our back yard and it is sprouting a flower!! I can't wait to see what it looks like... I will post it once it happens!

I did this shot with a macro lens at F2.8 which I have been dying to try since I knew it existed. Basically it allows you to shoot pictures up super close and focus in on specific areas. The picture above is the same as the one below except for the one above I focused on the inner part of the flower and the one below I focused on the tip of the petal closest to me. Amazing how precise this lens is!!

Tag goes to Work!

Last Sunday I had Tag with me for the weekend while Mom and Elliott were at a wedding. Since we did not yet have a Kennel and Brian was out doing his air soft game, I had to take Tag into work with me for a few hours. I thew down a towel and after about 15 minutes of bugging the heck out of me, he calmed down and slept... although, he did growl at everyone walking down the hall... it was pretty funny.

Julia's Baby Shower

Nadia became an Auntie for the first time just over a month and a half ago. Her sister Julia had a baby girl named Rachel. She is a cute little thing. The baby shower was last Sunday in Vancouver and I got to bring cupcakes! (Pictures are on the cupcake blog)

Brian makes Rice Krispy Squares!

For whatever reason... Brian thinks I can't make rice krispy squares. So this is his dessert to make! I have to laugh though, he forgot the vanilla! :)

As per usual, he left me a mess to clean up! Haha... my boyfriend!!

Brian's new hobby

I am sure everyone has heard me talk about Brian's new airsoft hobby... here he is all done up out on the course... who would have thought my boyfriend would go all military on me?! Haha... Anyhow, he loves it and its great exercise!

Happy Birthday's!

So many birthday's this time of year. Happy Birthday to Dad and Lilah who share May 30th! Happy Birthday to Katie who is 27 today... wow, can't believe the youngest of us all is 27... and Dad can now get his seniors discount at 55... haha! Lilah seems so much older than 4... time is flying!