Lights, Camera, Jersey!

I know Jersey has taken over the blog the last few weeks, but I couldn't resist posting these. I snapped a few picture using my mom's good camera... The real question is are they actually good pictures or is she just a really cute dog?

The Jersey Update

It has been a very busy week around here! Jersey is 10 weeks old today and is learning more and more each day. Although she tests us regularly! Her most favorite naughty things to do are eat the bark off the tree then run away so we cannot get it from her and chew on the rugs. Despite this, much progress has been made. She is learning the words NO and OFF very quickly! :)

Jersey's friend Sadie (Lindsay & Ryan's lab) gave her this duck. She absolutely LOVES it! She carries it all over the house and even sleeps with it at night using it as a pillow. Thanks Sadie!

Jersey LOVES Jake. And as of today he's starting to love her too! They played A LOT today chasing each other and running in the backyard. It was great to see them getting along! She also like to copy whatever he does as you can see from the picture above!

Playing in the backyard!
She copies Jakes roll in the grass whenever he does it and enjoys bringing me sticks that she finds, living up to the retriever name I guess?!

Jersey's first swim!

Jersey got to meet Gertie, Hugo, Mac, Mia, Grace, and Leroy (just a few of my parents animals!) She liked the cat, Leroy, the best because he was the only one who would kind of play back. Gertie and Hugo (the shitzus) were not so friendly! After a lot of playing she crashed under the couch then took a snooze with Auntie O.
What a life!

Everyone, Meet... Jersey!

She's finally home! We are so happy to have our 4th child home and getting settled. I drove to Chico to pick her up and when we got back into Lodi Dan and Jake met us in the parking lot to say hello. Then we headed home where the fun began! Jersey LOVES Jake, Jake kinda likes Jersey! He did better than we thought and let her jump on him a few times. Silvio and Stella are a whole different story! Silvio is completely irritated when she barks, whines or pretty much makes any sort of noise. Stella was a little more friendly and came over to say hello. Currently Jersey is sleeping in her crate (she went in all by herself!) Stella is sleeping around the corner keeping an eye on Jersey, and Silvio is in the far corner of the patio which is pretty much the farthest he can get from her! All is well!

We are borrowing our friend Sadie's crate for awhile, the ride home went well as you can see! The funny thing is I remember Sadie sleeping with her head up like this! Hopefully that means they will be great friends!

I let her crash on the couch next to me and apparently the head up in the crate isn't the only weird sleeping position she's got up her sleeve! She's all ready just like her mom!

Jumping on my brother Jake!

All ready being sneaky!!

Trying to get to Jake. I love this picture!

Playing with my towel from my brothers and sisters

Sitting Pretty!

Braves vs: Dodgers

Just getting to the game. The only people allowed this close to the field are the people sitting in our section. It really is the best baseball experience I have ever had.

The guy who is leading all of Major League Baseball in hitting, starting the 2008 All-Star Game at Third Base and not to mention the fact that he has a higher life time batting average than all three switch-hitters in the hall of fame. Who has three balls signed by him....Yep....you guessed it...I DO!!!

Mark Teixeria took a few moments out of his day to take this picture with me and sign a couple baseballs. He is nice guy and I got a chance to speak to him for a quick second.

If you have the seats that we had, this is where you eat your pre-game dinner. Its all included with the ticket and it really is a 5-star meal. The entrance to the field is on the left hand side through the glass doors and the entrance to the locker rooms is just out of picture on the right hand side. Although I have never been a fan of the Dodgers they really are a class act when it comes to their staff and the way they cater to you.

Can you guess who that is in the pink shirt below? Hint: "Lets give that wheel a spin!" Yes, its Pat Sajak. He is at every single game. I sat behind him one game last year and this year Nicole was at the ice cream bar with him. He told her he was having what she was having because it looked good. He is a nice guy and very approachable.

After the game.

The Happiest Place on Earth...at first.

So we decided Disneyland actually is the happiest place on earth when you arrive, but, it is the most exhausting when you leave! One day was enough for us!!! We had a great time, but boy were we tired after dodging strollers, screaming kids, waiting in lines and paying $5 a bottle for water. We were able to ride all of the rides except for Splash Mountain which conveniently broke right when we went to use our fast pass.

The beginning....see how happy???!!

da, da, da, da....da, da, da...get it???
Were getting ready to off road with Indiana here.

End of the night....see how tired???

Space Coffee...Our House of Coffees cup flew through space and back!

The LAPD Academy

Before the baseball game Nick and I wanted to check out the biggest Police Academy in the nation. They have their own cafe, gun store, uniform store and gift shop. Not to mention this is where every single one of the 14,000 plus officers on the streets right now have been trained.

Check out the bushes behind me.

The Melting Pot

Sunday night we had dinner at the Melting Pot. We had never been there before. It was fun although I did not enjoy the raw meat they bring you to cook yourself! The dessert was the best, Dan and I licked our plate clean!!

Rollin' Hef Style

On our way to the hot tub...minus the velvet slippers and pipe!

Name the Puppy!!

She's almost here!... But, she is still without a name.... I feel like we need to get her home and get to know her before I can permanently name her. This is just too hard! Until then, tell us what your favorite is in the poll on the right!!