DA BRLAS': Christmas 2006

The family party at our house and friends party at Jay and Jen's


The Christmas tree and presents; the Brlas'; Cookie, Becky and Kyle opening presents while Ken and Keala oversee the festivities; Andy, Jay, Dave and Big Al at the Elliott's; and Jessica, Tasha and Jen at the Elliott's

DA PUPS: Naughty or Nice

DA BRLAS': Christmas photoshoot

Taking pictures for our Christmas cards...










Hanging out with Grandma

DA PUPS: Dreaming of pigs ears and mailman treats...

GIRLIE UPDATE: Introducing... Mr. Craig

Aaron took me to see the new James Bond film Casino Royale and I fell in love! Mr. C. is hot and suave and can kick some ass! He looks good dressed, and undressed! Mr. Welling seems like a boy to Mr. C's man-liness! It must be that soft spot I have for those tall and tough Blonds with blue eyes!

Sorry T.W., I think I need to replace you on my screen saver!

DA BRLAS': 2006

DA PUPS: Lazy October

Ikaika sitting in his favorite spot on the couch


Keala hanging out in the first snowfall





After a full day's play (20-minutes), it's nap time -- there's no room for mommy!

DA PUPS: Fun at the dog park

We finally went to the Avon dog park, the only dog park in Lorain County. It's not close to home. We're hoping one will open up in Elyria but the city can't find a desirable plot of land to enclose.

This park provides a water spout and bowls for the dogs to drink from, and random chew and throw toys. There two benches and small trees that will eventual provide shade for the humans.






Look at Ikaika and Aaron go!


Gabriella coming out from her mud bath!

And here they are playing in the front yard...

DA PUPS: The Three Muskateers

We attended the Oberlin Doggy Do and met a Bernese mountain dog named Bear. We found a Newfoundland (black haired) later in the day but Bear was already gone to take pictures.

GIRLIE UPDATE: Smallville Season 5

Aaron bought me the new season of Smallville today. TW is as hot as ever! And yes, Lana and Clark finally come together! Or do they? They introduce Brainiac and Aquaman. My favorite episode is #12 Reckoning. And a regular character dies. Michael and I are going to have a Smallville marathon!

Hawaii 2006

This is the year I lost my daddy. He was ill for several years so I know he's resting in peace now. There were a lot of pictures taken during this time but here's a few that I took.


Emelia; Grandma Konanui; Ethyn; Aaron and Ho'e hard at work on the Pepeekeo House; the view from the plot of land Jennifer wanted to buy; Khyla; Aunty Eleanor, Gram, Uncle Mikey, Mom and Aunty Peggy; and Mykala.

Concert alert...

Derek took me to see the All-American Rejects, my favorite rock band, at Pipeline Cafe, Honolulu, Hawai'i.

DA PUPS: Laying around

DA PUPS: Receiving visitors

Having fun with Grandpa.







Keala letting Sara rub her tummy. Ikaika's in his crate.

DA PUPS: We're singing in the shower!

DA PUPS: Another day camping

DA PUPS: Puppy day care

Playing with Tucker (Elliott) and Gabriella (Brlas) in the backyard

IKAIKA: The face of a cutey