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Koko's new friend

Today, Koko was surprised with a new toy, Monkey! Many thanks to Auntie Jane!!

Hooray for weekends!!

Intersection of a Trajectory

A couple of views of Michael's absolutely amazing new sculpture!!

Say cheese, Dev!

Those of you who know Devin, know he always has a smile on his face ~ and what a smile it is!! Today, Dev had a "full mouth" x-ray taken. The results are shown above. Take a good look and count them up! Come December, this mouth will have four less teeth when Dev gets his wisdom teeth taken out. Another smoothie, please!!

It's that time of year again...

This evening Michael and I, along with Michael Schmitt, went down to the mercado at Our Lady of Guadalupe to take in some fiesta activities. We enjoyed posole, tamales and the traditional music and party atmosphere. Viva la Fiesta!

Smart Dog!

We went for a beach walk upon our return from Colorado. Koko stopped to write my name in the sand. Good trick, Papa!

The road goes on forever and the party never ends...

Michael and I have returned home from our road trip to Colorado in which we logged a grand total of 2,185 miles! We had an immeasurably fantastic time! Many, many thanks to our wonderfully gracious hosts, John Mike and Marcia!!!

Eastward... Northward...Eastward Ho!

View from our motel room in Sedona

Monument Valley


Landscape Arch in Arches National Park


Michael and I started off this past Monday on our version of the "Great American Road Trip." We packed up the Highlander with our dear friends, Michael and Penny and set off for Telluride, Colorado via Sedona, Arizona and Moab, Utah. We have already enjoyed incredibly wonderful meals with new friends and in new places, enjoyed short hikes to take in the most glorious views of magnificent natural wonders, had the opportunity to experience dramatic weather ~ and the best part is this is just the beginning!! Tomorrow, we leave Moab for Telluride and more beautiful scenery! Happy trails.....

Bella ha tre anni!!

There is a special being in our lives, one that brings incredible joy to us all every single day!! If it wasn't for Kokobella, there wouldn't be a blog... okay, it wouldn't be named as such! I was catching up (yes, finally!) with some album organizing and came across these pictures. Hard to believe, our wonderful bundle of energy, our curious puppy turned three in May ~ seems like just yesterday "Bella" looked like she does in these pictures! She is SUCH A JOY to us all! Who knew we could love a pup so much! Good girl, Koko!