Take your doggie to work day

I am so lucky to have a great boss who lets me bring Gabby to work ("just not every single day..."). I brought her a lot during the heat wave to take advantage of the a/c - and I have brought her both days so far this week. Here are some pics of her around the office. I really need to get her a proper dog bed one of these days, but she seems pretty happy on a blanket!

Walk in Carkeek Park

I have been taking Gabby to Dr. D'Orazio at the Carkeek Park Veterinary Hospital - and those of you who have heard me talk about it will know that I love love love him! We went to get Gabby's breast lump checked on Monday - luckily, it is just a cyst and nothing to worry about. We celebrated by taking a walk in nearby Carkeek Park. Gabby was off running!

Ben and Jacob visit

Two old friends from Whitman, Ben and Jacob, came to visit the weekend of the Chelsea v. Sounders game. They, along with Jess and Andy, came over Saturday night, and we played Apples to Apples. Here are some pics. Note how much Gabby adores her Uncle Andy.

Sunday Afternoon

Gabby and I had an eventful day today. First, we drove 1 1/2 hours to the Anacortes Arts Festival (where we were in search of a windchime for the house - alas, we did not find one!). I don't think Gabby enjoyed the car ride or the viewing of artisan booths that much, but she did enjoy the park and walking around the streets of Anacortes (which is on one of the San Juan Islands, and is absolutely beautiful). Then, Sergio came and took us on a walk at the Arboretum. After that, Kirsten had a dinner party - and Gabby was very social and well-behaved! She is passed out on the bed now; she is exhausted! Here are some pictures.

Protesting with John

As some of you may know, I have been volunteering this summer with the Worker Defense Committee at Casa Latina, a local community organization that helps workers who have been the victims of wage theft (website: http://www.casa-latina.org/what-we-do/worker-defense-committee). One of the things we do is to engage in direct actions targeted at employers who refuse to pay their workers. Tonight, John came with me to an action! He was a very good advocate, and he also acted as photographer (usually my job), allowing me to be in the group picture. Check out my (unsuccessful) attempt at a stern face. Gabby also came along as our mascot.

Uncle Sergio

Gabby met her Uncle Sergio (finally!) last night, and she took to him immediately.

Kiki and Gabby

Pics of Gabby with my roommate, Kirsten

Phone pics

Here are some pics I have taken of Gabby with my phone:

Post-bar celebrations

On Thursday night, Gabby, Kirsten, and I went to a bbq at Nicole and Jeff's house to celebrate Nicole finishing the bar exam. Gabby was not too receptive to Quickly's attempts at play (then again, if I was a 14-pound min-pin, I don't know how I'd feel about a giant golden retriever puppy either), so she spent most of the evening in my lap. Below are pictures of Michelle and me, Nicole and Jeff, Michelle and Avilio, and Gabby and me around the table. The top picture is of Gabby thwarting my efforts to change the sheets.