Mini Vaca Day 2

Today we went to the beach at Isle of Palms. It was a little cloudy but it didn't rain. After the beach we went to Bubba Gumps and checked out Meeting Street. It was a nice laid-back day. The following video are some highlights. It was windy at the beach so the sound is not good on that part.

Cooper River Bridge

Shops at Market Street

Bubba Gumps. The patio area is dog-friendly so Skipper was able to join us. They were very nice and brought Skipper a bowl of water. Luckily, it was not a very hot day so it was pleasant to sit outside and eat. Skipper was going crazy because there were pigeons walking around the patio. Hopefully, we didn't disturb too many people.

All in all, we had a very nice time. Sometimes it feels good to get out of town and enjoy a change of scenery. Now we are all tired (especially Skipper), happy and a little sunburned (Skipper not so much).

Sleepy Skipper in the car on the way home.

Here Comes Sandy Paws

Steven and I decided to go on a mini-vacation this weekend since we both have Monday off. So, here we are in Charleston with Skipper in tow. Here are our 'sandy paws' at Folly Beach.

Steven's Sandy Paws.

Tracie's Sandy Paws.

Skipper's Sandy Paws.

Here are some more pictures. If Skipper looks displeased or terrified it is because he is.

The waves.


Tracie and Skipper hanging out.


Steven and Skipper hanging out.

Tomorrow we are headed to the beach at Isle of Palms. They have a more dog friendly policy. Hopefully, Skipper will have more fun than he did today.

Two Boys in a Box

We have been living in a jungle lately. At least I feel like we have. Our lawn mower has been broken and the grass has been growing and growing and growing. Ahhhh, the joys of home ownership. Well, we broke down on Saturday and bought a new lawn mower. Now we won't be the jungle house anymore!

Here is the new mower fresh from the box and newly assembled!

The fringe benefits of buying a new mower.

My two boys playing in the mower box.

Skipper

This is Skipper. We adopted him from the Humane Society in Morgan County, GA. Why travel halfway to Atlanta for a dog? Well, Steven had his heart set on a dachshund. Tracie wanted to rescue a dog. So, we searched on Petfinder.com until we found a dachshund that we liked (had to get along with children, etc). It was a crazy process. You would think that we were adopting a kid. There was a long application. Anyway, we went to meet him at his foster mom's house. He was a little rambunctious but once Tracie laid eyes on him she had to take him home. The rest is history. He is so lovable. He loves to cuddle, play with his toys, going for walks and eating. He hates the vet and baths.