Our Beloved Jazmin

This week we lost our beloved Jazmin. I think we're both still in shock, I know I am. I can't imagine our little boy not being able to meet & play with her, she really was the best dog ever and truly a part of our family. She was only 3 1/2 and had kidney failure, which came on extremely suddenly. Donnie is unfortunately still in Argentina with his grandpa, uncle, & cousin, so it's going to be hard to come home to. It's been a hard week, I know things will get better, but we'll always remember our precious Jazmin and all the good times.

Summer of Fires

Well, California has had one of the worst fire seasons ever. Basically since we've gotten back from Southern California, Donnie's been at work anywhere in the state. Most of the fires have been way back in the hills. Started by dry lightening and hard to reach. Surprisingly, they get to stay at hotels during the night and then fight the fires for a 24 hour shift. Then they're off for 24hrs, so I decided to go visit Donnie in Ukiah! 2 hours up 101, definitely a new discovery.

Donnie eating the heat & serve meals, gross


Cutting line for one of the fires, they came across a huge marijuana operation way back in the hills. Surprisingly the operation had permits, but the owners still hid!

Donnie in one of the carports,

More of their operation,