Well I can't have a blog without putting all the critters on here. Right now in Hillsboro, I only have my dog with me. Her name is Koa and she just turned 2 years old. Jarett and I got her when she was 6 weeks old. Koa is a red sesame Shiba Inu. We looked into a lot of other dogs, but we wanted a dog that was smaller but didn't have the small dog personality. She definitely has a huge personality. She loves all her toys and plays all day long. Even though I don't have a backyard for her to play in, she bounces off the walls in the house and makes her own race track. My roommate has a cat that Koa loves to chase around (she just wants someone to play with her all the time). Koa normally keeps me company when I go for hikes and other things.

Koa as a puppy

Koa is very photogenic. She loves the camera.

This is Jazmyne. She is with Jarett in Boise. She is about 4 years old. She keeps Jarett company while I'm not there. She is finally becoming a really sweet kitty. She is very talkative and will let you know how she is feeling.

Koa & Jazmyne playing with each other (Yes, the cat is pinning the dog)

This picture had to be taken quickly. This normally doesn't happen that often.
Rodeo is a border collie that is with my parents in Reno. She is 11 years old. She gets really excited when I go home and visit. She still chases the horses around and plays ball.
Here is old man Q Ton. Yes, he is still around. He is turning 31 years old this April. He is pretty much retired now. Mom will sometimes pony him behind Starbuck when she goes out into the desert. He is still just as ornery as ever. Don't get between him and his oats!
Starbuck is my Mom's horse. Starbuck and Q Ton have the same birthday. I can't believe Starbuck will be turning 19 this April! Mom gets out and rides as much as she can. I know she is excited for the Spring to come so that she can get back on him. I wish I was there to ride with her.