Bark in the Ballpark

Today I went to my first baseball game. Mom, Dad and I went to see the Sacramento River Cats play the Portland Beavers at Raley Field. It was Bark in the Ballpark day, where dogs were allowed to sit on the lawn behind center field.

There was also a pregame parade and a costume contest.

This dog won the biggest fan award. His owner thought it would be cute (more like cruel) to put a River Cat's paw on his head. Poor thing can't even see.

This dog won the best dressed award. Looks like he is ready for the pool!


And of course we had a hot dog.

This Great Dane had a ribbon around her neck and her tail.

Looks like she is trying to defend herself, saying this was not her idea.

Some dogs were wearing dresses while others wore shirts.

Some had on ballerina tutus but at least we all got along.

Thank God Mom and Dad did not make me dress up!

We enjoyed the game. The weather was nice with a good breeze every now and then. It was fun to get out of the house and socialize with other people and their dogs.

Now, I am enjoying the air conditioning while relaxing on the couch with the remote.

( I am not supposed to be sitting up here but I have been able to get away with some things since this is my birthday weekend. All good things must come to an end as Mom and Dad are getting ready for the work/school week.)

Oh! By the way, thank you for my birthday cards! That was very sweet and thoughtful. I wonder how many other dogs get cards on their birthdays. Not many I would imagine. So, thank you!

My Birthday Present

My birthday is this Saturday, the 22. Axle and Dash's Mom made me a matching collar and leash that I just love. I think that lilac is my color.

I love the pattern, don't you?

I will be turning 6 years old this Saturday, which is bitter sweet.

My older brother, Thor, was six years old when he passed away. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but Mom and Dad talk about him often.

Playing with the Boys

This weekend, I played with Axle and Dash, not once but twice. They had a good time chasing after me and then I finally realized that I could chase after them. I can catch up to them on the straightaways but I can not turn as sharply as they do. They are FAST and have a lot of energy! They move so quickly that it is difficult for Mom to take a picture of them in action.

Here's a picture of Dad loving on Axle. Isn't he sweet?


Then, Dash came up and interrupted the peace by trying to lick Axle to death. I growl and bark when the boys are playing, trying to break them up.

Notice suddenly there is peace again, with enough love to go around for everyone.

We sure did have a good time playing. Looking forward to future play dates!

Another Farmer's Market

Yesterday, Mom rushed in from work and the next thing I know, I was in the car. She was telling me to be on my best behavior because we were going to the local farmer's market. Since I had been to a farmer's market before, I thought "What's the big deal?". Then I could see these big blow up things with kids bouncing inside, smell sausage cooking and hear the live bands playing.

Vendors were set up along the side of the road selling everything from jewelry to tye dyed T-shirts to fruits and vegetables. Lots of fresh corn, peaches, and green beans.



Of course Mom spent some time looking at the fresh cut flowers, in awe of the prices ranging from $5 to $10 for the arrangements in each of these black containers!

Mom bought some fresh tomatoes for tomato sandwiches.

This kettle corn was purchased too. The one little piece that I tasted that Mom accidentally dropped was delicious - a perfect mixture of sweet and salty.

Mom has been wanting some figs after talking with one of her friends and Great Granddaddy who has fig trees, but these were a different kind. Although they are pretty, she complained that the skin was a little too tough and the figs were overripe. Hopefully, she will have better luck next time.

She also bought some local honey. This little bear was too cute not to snuggle up with.

Well, I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

Waterfalls at Yosemite National Park

We woke up early Saturday morning and went to Yosemite National Park. We left the flat valley and entered the foot hills. The closer we got to Yosemite, the more twists and turns we faced. Despite the winding roads, I slept most of the way. Mom and Dad told me that it was a gorgeous drive on another beautiful day in California.

The main focus of our trip was to see as many waterfalls that we possibly could during our short trip. The first waterfall to see was Bridalveil Falls.

These are pictures of us enjoying our short hike to see Bridalveil Falls.

Here's Mom embarrassing me, treating me as if I am a baby.

Now that Mom put me up here on this log, how am I supposed to get down?

I can see how this waterfall gets its name because of the wind carrying the water, looking as if it were a bride's veil. It's Indian name is Pohono, meaning "puffing wind".

This was our first glimpse at Yosemite Falls, the highest measured waterfall in North America.

I love the picture above because it not only gives a perspective of the height of Yosemite Falls but also how tall the trees are!

Here's Mom standing in front of Lower Yosemite Falls.

Dad wanted to get closer to the falls, so he decided to climb this rocks to see the Lower Yosemite Falls up close and personal.

Dad said that there were people swimming in the pool of the waterfall. When he returned, he looked as though he had been swimming but he was soaked with sweat instead.

This is just one of the many pictures taken on the valley floor of Yosemite. It was so calm and peaceful, just taking in the beauty.

However, there were these California Grey Squirrels who taunted me throughout the entire day. They saw that I was on a leash and knew that they could get away with it since I was unable to chase them.

Our last stop of the day was Glacier Point, where we could see most of the key landmarks of the national park.

Pictured above is Nevada (the upper waterfall) and Vernal Falls.

Below is Half Dome - possibly Yosemite's most familiar site.

A lady standing next to Dad at Glacier Point said that her boyfriend was in the process of climbing Half Dome. He started in the valley on Wednesday and was planning to reach the summit on Sunday. She was tracking his progress by using binoculars. I could not imagine hanging from that granite dome for a few days! Half Dome rises more than 4,700 feet from Yosemite's valley floor.

Do not be alarmed.

This boulder is lot more secure than that piece of rope that the lady's boyfriend is hanging from.

Above is a picture of the Royal Arches.

And last but not least, a picture of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.

Overall, we all had a good time. I would love to come back in the spring when the falls are at their peak.