Westward Look Resort

This gorgeous desert resort on the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson.

Exploring the Desert

Tahoe and I went hiking and found some old indian ruins near Superior. The rock walls were in good shape, but there weren't any potsherds.
Then, we hiked on an unmarked trail. There was green vegetation and white & rose quartz on the gound. Tahoe chased after two deer and got a bunch of cholla needles in his paws and legs. I pulled them out, but he is still limping a little.

Christmas Festivities

Mom's Christmas tree with all the presents.
Mom and Dad loved the wine cork with a pomeranian on top.
Lucy had high hopes for the candycane bone.

Check out the pink tennis shoes that Chris gave Brandi.

Merry Christmas!

Life is "Ruff"

As you can see, Cowboy is having a difficult time adjusting to life in his new home.

It's Mine

Tahoe and Cowboy like to fight over toys. There are two ropes, but in dog-world only one of them can be fun at a time.
They will dispute this until they get tired.
The victor settles down for a nap with his prize.

Bonding Time

Greta and Boulder are getting used to their new stepbrother.

Keeping Warm

The girls snuggle up together at night.

Boulder Canyon

We hiked this pretty desert trail in the Superstition Mountains. The views were spectacular.
The six mile long trail started at Canyon Lake, went up a ridge, and then skirted down the mountain into Boulder Canyon. You can see Weaver's Needle on the top left.
I was tired at the end, so I took off my Camelbak and shoes and rested in the dry creekbed below.

Loco perros

Lucy discovers the easiest way to carry around her bone.
Tahoe admires a picture of himself.
Magpie takes over Lucy's bed and bone.

Nothin' beats a bone

Day 1: Tahoe prepares his bone by carrying it around proudly and licking it.
Day 2: He successfully destroyed one tip.

Day 3: The halfway point. It took him 5 days to eat it all. Actually, he would have eaten it all in one night, but I wouldn't let him.

Superstition Mountains

Tahoe and I hiked the Jacob's Crosscut Trail, and the Treasure Loop Trail. It was a beautiful day of 70 degrees.
Lichen.
Tahoe chased some rabbits and got cholla stuck in his paws, so I had to pull the needles out.
North face of the Superstitions.
Chain fruit cholla.
Abandoned cactus wren nest.
Twin saguaros.





This falcon circled, looking for prey.

Bird Watching

The girls park themselves on the top of the couch every afternoon for some first class bird watching.

What's buggin' you?

Afternoon Nap

Tahoe rests after his long day of sleeping on the couch.

Last Lick

Tahoe helped me finish this frosty.