We took Kona on his first trip to the Beach. We went to the "Dog Beach" at Stinson beach, just north of San Francisco. The weather was perfect that day. Kona is great at meeting people and making new friends. He was good at locating the friendliest people with the best looking picnic. We found him resting comfortably a with a few different families. Our friends Adam and Alexis were there with their dog Bentley. Bentley and Kona had a fun time chasing each other through the sand and into the water. Kona is not quite sure how he feels about the waves yet....

Work Day. Jen's brother, Adam helped Scott install a ceiling fan in our bedroom. And Jessica came over with the twins to paint the Palm Trees in the bathroom! We love the Palm Trees Jess!

Josh and Eli are a hand full! I am still trying to figure out how to pick them up at the same time without bumping their little heads together. We admire their parents Jessica and Jon!!!

Hiking at Mom and Dad Doberneck's with all the dogs. Kona likes to be "in Charge" with the leash. He decided he would be the one to take the other dogs for a walk!

Grrr... play time....

We got to baby sit Joshua and Eli this last Saturday for a couple hours while thier mom and dad went shopping for a while. FUN TIMES! These boys lead you to believe that parenting is easy!

And here is our kids... getting bigger (and smarter apparently)

Yosemite is probably one of the most awe-inspiring places in California. We spent a weekend there in March. Note to self.... one weekend is not long enough.

Meet the Newest Additions to the Persicke family... Jake and Kona. We've been a little busy taking care of these little guys. Jake is a 4 month old Tabby kitten. Kona is a 3 1/2 month old Australian Shephard Mix. We feel like we are raising twins... Need we say more?
I think this blog can best be summed up with a quote from my father, John... "Dogs have masters, cats have staff."
Love to you all, and best wishes from sunny and spring-like California...
Scott, Jen, Jake, and Kona.

Happy 2007!

We hope you enjoyed your Christmas and New Years! We had a great time in Michigan, though we didn't get any snow... We spent time with family and friends. We finally met our new niece, Jena, who is adorable and such a great baby! We spent three days with Vince, Ann, Ian, and Jena. We painted the kids rooms- airplanes for Ian, and flowers for Jena. Plus, Vince and Ann surprised us with tickets to the RedWings game!

While Christmas was not white, it was very beautiful and relaxing at Mom and Dad Persicke's house. Christmas day was full of good food, and lots of poker with the Persicke family. IT was great to spend time with Counsins, Aunts, and Uncles!!! Scott even won $25! We were able to spend time with the Cuthbertson family after Christmas, and have lunch with Dan and Cathy, and their three kids. Also, our friends from Colorado, Matt and Steve, drove over from western Michigan where they had been visiting their families. Unfortunatly we both came down with the stomach flu after they arrived. Despite risk of getting our "disease", they diligently kept us company as we moaned on the couch! Mom Persicke lovingly nursed us with homemade Chicken Noodle soup, and hot tea.

Unfortunately we had some bad news while we were in Michigan. Jen's Grandmother Doberneck passed away the day before Christmas Eve. While it was a bit of a surprise, it wasn't totally unexpected as she was beginning to come down with pnuemonia before we left for MI. Thankfully we were able to make it back home in time to celebrate her life with the Doberneck family at the funeral. Here is a picture of the Doberneck family...

As the new year begins we are enjoying working around the house, painting, organizing the garage, and catching up on things that have been neglected for the past couple of months. We are hoping to slow down a bit this new year as we settle more into our life in Vacaville. Scott's job is slowing down, and he is getting home earlier than before. We continue to pray for God's direction in his career. Jen's job at Allstate is going well and business is increasing every week.

We miss the snowy Colorado mountains, and our friends there! (Although we know you are all getting tired of the freezing white stuff...) Contrary to Colorado and Michigan belief, it DOES get cold here... it was below 20 degrees the other morning!

We wish you huge blessings this coming year. We love and miss you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Scotty and Jen

Merry Christmas!! We've had MANY requests for more pictures of the house, so here you go....
We had our first guests over to our house this weekend... our friends Jon and Jessica Flowers and Scott and Heather Whitlock. PLUS four baby boys.... Jon and Jess have twin boys that are four months, and Scott and Heather have twin boys that are 3 1/2 months... it was a RIOT! We loved having all the babies in the house. We are preparing to go to Michigan this coming Monday, the 18th. We are looking forward to spending time with family and friends. (Not to mention, a break from work!)
Our First Year anniversary is this Sunday! We are planning on going into San Francisco for the day and visiting Union Square where all the big stores with the Christmas lights are.... It should be fun! Work has kept us busy and tired, but we are slowly getting things done in and on the house.... We hope you have a wonderful and MERRY CHRISTMAS as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ!
Blessings to you all!
Scott and Jen

All the Boys.....

The Whitlocks

The Flowers

Jen and Eli Flowers

Scott and Scott Feeding Carson and Shay Whitlock