I think he knows I'm already starting to pack.

the whiteboard

O.K., so if you put your glasses on, and look at the small print, upper left, under 10:00...

you'll see "Lisa B - 1st RX"

I completed my first prescribed Crossfit workout with no modifications!  Yay me!

Good friends. Wonderful conversation.

Congrats, John & Billie!

waiting for a plane

the missouri

drought

Sometimes the hardest stories to tell, are the ones that creep up on you.  I'm spending the week at KSHB-TV in Kansas City, where the drought is absolutely devastating local farmers.  Today, the temperature reached 106 degrees  The months of April through July, have been the driest since 1911.  One plant biologist said that operating in these conditions is "like farming in hell."

  

the clock tower

An evening walk in Kansas City

Hot

104 degrees in Kansas City today. Up to 107 by Wednesday. I promise I'll post a hotter picture later in the week.

de-plane

On the ground in Kansas City.

Waiting to de-plane.

golden hour

Georgia

I was going through some files today, and ran across this cool photo of my Grandmother, Georgia.  

I love this pic.  Georgia, and the farm dogs.   

this picture doesn't need a caption

berry bad girl

Sugar came in from the backyard this morning, looking extremely sheepish.  Like maybe she got away with something, but felt like she needed to fess up.  "Sugar?" I said with s stern, voice, trying not to laugh.  Her ears slowly folded back, and her big eyes stared up at me.  Her face was drenched with morning dew.  A dead give away.  "Have you been eating the raspberries again?"  She held her pose.  Eyes locked on mine.  "I'm so ashamed of you.  I thought we were going to pick those berries together."  I lead her outside by the collar.  Her tail finally started wagging when she realized we were going to finish up the the picking together.  Sugar got everything from doggy nose height down (or maybe standing dog nose height down).  And I savored the remaining four berries on the tippy top of the bush.  We both enjoyed our breakfast.  

exhaustion

The first thing I remember seeing after my grueling CrossFit workout this morning.  The ceiling.

drowning frisbee rescue

WSOTC agility trial

a few fun shots from the agility trial this weekend...

Mae Isabel Adrianna Butler

lake sawyer

410 to buckley

This is my favorite part about driving to dog agility class in Buckley.  

You reach the top of the hill, turn the corner, and vua-lah!

Beautiful Mt. Rainier. 

cross

Thinking about my cross today.

A really nice evening with friends. Thanks, Costanza's!

Turning 6

Tai turned 6 years old today.  Happy Birthday, Tai!

And he gave himself a great birthday present.  He made it into the Grand Prix Finals at the Regional agility trial, and took 7th place!  He earned a bye into the Semi Finals at Nationals.  Way to go, Tai!     

You are my super star.

dusk in the yard

My raspberries are finally ripening.  I have to pick them before Sugar eats them all off the vine.

Cheetah Louise, eyeing a sparrow.

focus

This almost looks like an aerial shot.  Tai feels like he's oceans away from his ball.

4th of july

I love my neighborhood!

4th of July eve

One last romp in the field before the scary fireworks begin.