Mountain View: A Mini-Vacation1

Louisiana Waterthrush

A portion of my days off was spent at a #mountainview cabin overlooking a creek where this Louisiana Waterthrush liked to forage.

We had many activities planned but ended up spending the majority of our time at the cabin just relaxing, completing crafts, birding and wading in the creek. And I finally got a photo of a Wood Thrush.

Thomas

Meet Thomas. I came across this 10-year-old Shih Tzu through a Facebook post by a local humane society shelter. It was love at first sight, and I went to the shelter two days later to meet him. I knew when they brought him out that he was going home with me.

Thomas is a fantastic companion. He’s sweet, loving, gets along with everyone and listens so well. He would have gotten along well with Izzie.

Izzie

Izzie passed away about two weeks ago. My parents surprised me with Izzie in 2007 – just weeks after I returned home from studying abroad. For nearly 15 years, she has been the best companion. It’s odd to come home now and not be greeted by her. She was loyal, feisty and playful. She loved her treats, toys and being near me and others she loved. She will always be missed.