The girls continue to be uncomfortable with the disruption of additional beings in the house. Zenith is quick to launch into a major alert whenever she hears any movement from non-Ozdachs, and the activity level remains high. Even Aurora seems to need recharging more often... like in this picture! The humans spent the morning going to the Cliff House for breakfast and then collecting turkey and desert from Noe Valley stores. Galen then made his cranberry sauce and did other pre-Christmas preparations before the humans went to the candlelight service. Tony the Heathen avoided the church service and gave the [...]

Well, maybe not an uproar, but the Force is definitely disturbed by the non-pack canine in the house... to say nothing of dealing with his owner! Lots of to'ing and fro'ing, with Aurora generally in the middle of the watching pack. She's careful to have protection all around her. All pack members were especially interested in getting reassured by their dads. Here's the 2:30 afternoon shot with the girls helping Geoffrey check on the last-minute package deliveries.

Today is definitely a day to play outside! ... and to take pictures of the puppy! Under the tutelage of Aunt Apex, Aurora first experimented with a puppy-sized ball. She sniffed it, and was amused. Apex gives Aurora the Ball But Aurora's real passion remains gardening. Or, maybe it's hunting truffles Aurora Digging In She's focused and determined! In the afternoon Aurora practiced looking composed and regal in the back doorway. Aurora Relaxing in the Doorway Of course, it is difficult to look too professional when you have sticks coming out of your mouth. Relaxing with a Snack a reminder ... In [...]

I’ve been watching with morbid fascination the pace of construction and renovation going on in our Noe Valley neighborhood. Building crews claim street lanes and parking spots. Debris boxes and temporary no parking signs are featured on every block. I know that a lot of the activity in our Noe Valley neighborhood is caused by its friendly, diverse feel to potential buyers. We have kids, LGBT couples, and LGBT couples with kids.   We have straight families, too!  And, we all get to enjoy high walkability scores and four MUNI lines within blocks of our home. People want to live here. [...]