LA DOLFINA

My husband and Latte waking up our son to start work on his college essays. Funny how they both have the exact same expression! "This college application stuff is no cake walk." "I need a break." "Where's Chris?" "This feels comfy." "I think I'll hang out with the big guy." "Is that a squirrel out there?" "What's this?" "Hey dude, can I try out your board?" "Come on...please?" "Am I styling or what?" "It's not as easy as it looks!" "I think I'll just hang today."

We have a "love affair" with our neighbor's dog, a strikingly handsome Westhighland Terrier named "Latte". Our neighbors graciously indulge this "love affair" with their dog. Whenever we appear at their door, they simply smile and say, "do you want Latte?" We couldn't think of a better way to start off the New Year than a wintry stroll around the Lafayette Reservoir with our favorite canine friend. A new adventure awaits... The view of the reservoir from the parking lot. It looks a lot colder than it really was. Alright, let's go... Right in step. Such a well trained dog! He looks so handsome in his plaid coat! These mile markers really help you go the distance. I'm so tired after one lap. I see folks much older than I take several laps around the reservoir! I think I spy a squirrel! Latte is such a gentleman, he always stopped to wait for me whenever I took a photo. How cool is this! A dog sized drinking fountain! Have you...