Marley

After years of bugging me, I finally decided to get Tyaan a dog for christmas, but only if I could find one that I really liked. I started checking local shelters and found this adorable Puggle that was timid and quiet. (My kind of dog)

I wanted to surprise Tyaan Christmas morning, but the shelter won't adopt them out unless it's been introduced to everyone in the household. So she got him a couple days early.

She named him Marley. He's 2 years old and already house trained. These are pictures from the night we brought him home.


We are very lucky to have gotten him. He's the perfect dog.

Ride to Baldy

On October 10, 2009 Jon took me for a ride on his new motorcycle. We went up to Mt. Baldy, which is one of our favorite places. It was a great day to be on the bike, and the mountain was beautiful.

All Geared Up!

It was rainy on Christmas so Ty didn't get to ride her motorcycle that day. But it was sunny and dry a couple days later so Jon put her on and she took it around the block. She started it herself (it's a kick start...no easy electric start) and took off.



Then on the 29th we went out and got all of her gear. We had a riding trip planned for the next weekend so we wanted to make sure she had it all by then.

Tyaan & Brava

We finally let Tyaan have a dog. A friend of hers had a dog that needed a home so after lots of promises about taking care of her we brought her home.  She's a 6 year old rottweiler/german shepherd mix. She's a really sweet dog that doesn't dig, bark, or chew on anything. She does howl from time to time. Her name is Brava, but I've started calling her Goofball because she's kinda goofy. She loves to chase her ball and loves anyone to come play with her. She's timid and we laugh at her when we walk her because she's afraid of other dogs, even when they are small enough to fit in her mouth.  Tyaan likes to run so we're hoping Brava will be a good running companion.  Even though she's a chicken she does look a bit intimidating!

Jon's New Motorcycle Gear

Jon bought a motorcycle shortly after starting his new job to help with the commute.  He drives a heavy traffic route during the heavy traffic times of the day, so with the motorcycle his commute time is cut from 1 1/2 hours to 30-45 minutes.  We went out to a large motorsports store where he got a new helmet and jacket.  I took this picture once we were home and he was 'modeling' his new gear for us.