RIP Ms. Maxima

We had an amazing five years together. Four trips across country. Never missed a beat through two brutal winters in Michigan. Countless car washings. A couple maxima meets. A million trips down PCH with the sunroof back, of course. A few trips up to Northern Cali and even more down to San Diego. Ms. Maxima and I bonded. It was my first car, after all. I'm sad to see her go, but it was time.





What's next? Hopefully something that treats me as well as Ms. Maxima did.

One Year.

Dear Dexter,

You’ve only been in our lives for a year, but it seems like a lifetime. I can’t even remember what life was like before you. Oh wait, it was quiet and relaxing :P Just kidding! We wouldn’t have it any other way.

In the last year we have done an incredible amount of things, including:

Sleeping on my legs your first night home.


Helping me read my Abnormal Psychology book.


Grooming Daddy’s hair.


Playing video games.


Hiding under a dresser you no longer fit under.


Dressing up in festive pumpkin-wear and trying to figure out what exactly a pumpkin is.


Taking family photos.




Hiding in my gym bag.


Sleeping on slippers that you eventually outgrew.






Playing fetch.


Going EVERYWHERE in my coat, including sneaking you into Walmart and Target.


Dressing up in ridiculous clothing.




Eating snow.


Getting into trouble.




Getting haircuts. Refusing haircuts.


Meeting new friends and family.




$500 cherry eye surgery.


Cruisin’ in the car.




ROAD TRIPS. Many of them.


Enjoying California sunshine.




Life With Dog is definitely an adventure! I can’t wait for the many years to come! Love you, Little D.