It seems like I'm almost caught up with posting old photos of Dash from life "pre-blog". So, this seemed like an appropriate moment to document our Christmas weekend 2009...
This year, Papa Dash and I wanted to get off the grid and spend some quiet time together. No cell phones, internet, or even TV. Just the simple life. Luckily, our Aunty and Uncle in Davenport just bought a gorgeous new property and allowed us to stay for the weekend while they were vacationing in the Caribbean.
It was a really secluded piece of land in the Santa Cruz mountains with a huge backyard, a charming rustic house, and sounds from the waves drifting up from the ocean views. Within seconds of arriving, Papa Dash and I decided we should volunteer to become the housekeeper and groundskeeper so we could live there forever. (Or at least wish that were reasonably possible!)
This year, Papa Dash and I wanted to get off the grid and spend some quiet time together. No cell phones, internet, or even TV. Just the simple life. Luckily, our Aunty and Uncle in Davenport just bought a gorgeous new property and allowed us to stay for the weekend while they were vacationing in the Caribbean.
It was a really secluded piece of land in the Santa Cruz mountains with a huge backyard, a charming rustic house, and sounds from the waves drifting up from the ocean views. Within seconds of arriving, Papa Dash and I decided we should volunteer to become the housekeeper and groundskeeper so we could live there forever. (Or at least wish that were reasonably possible!)
I mean, check out this backyard! And this doesn't even showcase the grove of pine trees surrounding the whole property or the wide sweeping connection to the adjacent properties. Dash was in heaven. Watching him run with such a carefree attitude made it very apparent that we need to move somewhere with a backyard. ASAP.
Dash seriously payed fetch for hours and hours and hours. He did, however, take a break when we opened his Christmas present from Koa and Lehua, our Aunty and Uncle's lab and cat. It was an adorable orange fish that made bubble sounds. Dash is very infatuated with every new toy he receives, so "Fishy" has become his new fling of the month.
Overall, Christmas weekend was exactly what I had hoped for. Peace. Joy. And Quiet!!! Living like that for the weekend made me seriously rethink whether being in San Francisco is the best lifestyle for us. Perhaps we should move off the grid permanently and live a simpler life...
I'm sure Dash would greatly appreciate the additional beach time so he can work on his perpetual hole to China!
