This spring has been full of adventure, specifically hiking. I haven't taken Alfredo on any recent hiking trips, but that's only because I've been charting unknown territory. Here are some pictures of recent hikes I've been on. These happen to be three of the coolest I have ever done.
Robber's Roost, Sedona
Tonto Natural Bridge, Payson
Soldier Pass, Sedona
Next week I'm headed to San Diego for a much needed vacation. It's quite sad that all of my recent trips throughout the last year have been visiting Kansas, Indiana, and Michigan. I'm in desperate need of a beach. While there, I plan on heading to Potato Chip Rock for what should be another great hike. You can see how cool it looks here. Interestingly enough, I've never actually hiked in California. It's likely Alfredo will get to join in on that adventure since he'll be in tow. It'll probably be good for him. He's been going a little stir crazy lately being stuck in the tuna.
Playing fetch indoors
Standing on tables. You know, the usual!
I am actually thinking about buying a house so he can have the luxury of having a yard. So often I tell him mom has to go to work so that I can buy him a dog house. I should probably make that a reality sometime soon. He's been in the tuna since he was 1, and speaking of age...
Naturally, we celebrated his birthday in style this year. It's hard to believe he turned six last month. He's still a bundle of energy. This year we had a birthday brunch at "The Morning Squeeze". I ordered him the doggy omelette as pupcakes weren't as big of a hit last year. He seemed to do okay with this year's entree.
This isn't the most thrilling picture of him, but I promise he enjoyed himself.
After brunch I took him to Petsmart, where I allowed him to go on his very own shopping spree. He was pretty decisive this year. It only took him about 30 seconds to pick out a toy, and luckily for me, he only chose one - although most of the others were a fraction of the price. I guess fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. Expensive taste!
True to form, he took it all the way to the register and then to the car.
In other news, my absolute favorite event in AZ, known as Junk in the Trunk, took place a couple of weeks back. You'd think it was my birthday with some of my purchases (again, another reason why I need to bite the bullet and purchase a house). I bought the coolest storage bench. I just love it! Apparently, so does the dog.
I really need to hide the TV wires. Drives me crazy.
Speaking of things he loves, another new love at the age of six is apparently rolling around in the flowers that fall from the nearby plants. Either that, or he's giving me a hint it's time for the groomer.
And lucky for him, the other day when I were at the pool, the neighbor mentioned that his cat hates the new bed/pouch thing he got for him, so Alfredo has since adopted something new to lay on. I'd say six is off to a great start!
