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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Raspberry Pickin


tired from picking berries, 
big sissy pulls a tired little brother

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Ruby



Meet Ruby. 
AKA "Ruby Roo"
the newest member of the Dolezalek family. 

Night one, she was terrified. 
She was shy and shaky and 
not quite sure about the kids 
(especially Luca - probably the costumes)
She wouldn't walk on a leash, not even a step. 

On night two Ruby escaped. 
she planned her escape by digging a tunnel 
under the fence and escaped out of the backyard. 
We found her pretty quickly, after a 
super stressful panicked search.
We're hoping she fattens up a bit so that 
escaping isn't quite as easy. 

Since then she has warmed up to us. 
She is sweet and playful and totally my shadow. 
She sleeps in our bed and even lets me 
sleep after a night shift. 
She is tolerant of the kids and 
doesn't seem too frightened by Luca's costumes anymore.
We're hoping to break her of a few bad habits like
that end tables are not an appropriate place for
dogs to sit. Slow steps.  

We are loving Ruby Roo.  

check out this link to The Labrador Connection
there are many dogs - young and old 
looking for a good home...

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Zoe Aloe Salomaki


Little Zoe arrived almost two weeks late. 

I have known Zoe's mama since the day I was born, 
or whenever it was that our mom's first became friends. 

I feel so so lucky to have been a part of Zoe's birth. 
Although not planned, I got to actually deliver baby Zoe. 
Due to a super busy midwife, some amazing pushing by Megan 
and quite possibly a hip check 
out of the way of awesome nurse Mary by myself
I delivered Zoe...not in my scrubs but
 in my sweatpants, slippers and with just one glove on. 
Awesome. 

Zoe, you are loved. 
Your mom and dad are going to raise you 
to be one hip kid. 
I can't wait to see you grow to be your
own little person and hopefully become 
an artsy garden nerd just like your parents. 

Welcome to the world Zoe Aloe. 




Saturday, September 8, 2012







Happy birthday to Silas and Raija. 
Awesome weekend friends!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

First Grade


I have a first grader, whoa. 
So proud of this girl.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Labor Day


Last day before school starts. 
Swimming, grilling and chilling 
with family at mema's house.