First Beach Day of 2012

We had a very nice, relaxing long weekend compared to last weekend. With no real plans, we just did what we wanted! On Friday and Saturday, I walked to Pike Place Market and downtown to go shopping.

I also made some cupcakes to celebrate the new year. Chris, Ellie and I went outside to watch the fireworks shot off the Space Needle.

On New Year's day, we took a walk to the park which has a small beach. Ellie played tugs with sticks.

We are ready to take on 2012!

Aloha from Oahu!

Just popping in to say hello aloha! I'm visiting with my sister in Honolulu but return to Seattle and Ellie tomorrow evening. Ellie has been diligently going to work for me while I soak up the sun. Can't wait to share more photos and stories with you!

Cannon Beach - part 2

Must finish up with more pictures from our weekend trip! It was awesome-- Ellie got lots of ball time. I bought lots of salt water taffy and fudge. We went in and out of the shops and it was so nice to see such a pet friendly town; there were doggy water bowls outside of almost every store!

On Saturday, I unexpectedly ran into Carol from FIDO Friendly (who I also met at BlogPaws) on the beach! She was so nice to send a picture that she took of Ellie:

Ellie in action - Thanks Carol for the picture!

And the rest of the pictures from the trip:

Jon and me :)

The beach - it's beautiful!

Ellie plays with baby!

All tuckered out in the blankie I made her

Cannon Beach - part 1

We made it to the beach! After 5 hours of driving, we are finally here and it is windy and rainy, but still tons of fun so far! Ellie was amazing on the car ride and I can't believe that she only made one small peep the entire time, considering she whines the whole way every time we go hiking.

Anyway, we made it out to the beach and tossed the tennis ball around for Ellie and she greatly welcomed the opportunity to stretch her legs. Her face got super sandy and it was very cute. :)

Ellie consumed a lot of sand this weekend!

Happy dog!