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LVMPD Metro K-9 Trials....

Friday, October 29, 2010

A dog is mans best friend... so the story goes. Pet or working dog... they are amazing, loving creatures. They will stand by your side when no one else will. They will lick the tears, grow excited over the laughter, curl up by your side to sleep.
I have two dogs, and I couldnt imagine my life without them. My female Tiffany is my baby, and my everything. She is older now, going on 12 yrs. and blind. But she still fetches a ball, follows me everywhere and adores me... even on those not so adorable days. I love her so very much!

Recently on my trip back to the states, I went back to Vegas to see very close friends. My two girlfriends and I have been through it all, and we still love and respect one another. We spent days just talking about the past, our futures, and life in general. I had a blast. During my visit I found myself down at the Orleans Hotel for the 2010 LVMPD Metro K-9 Trials, where another dear friend was competing. It was to be a surprise, we have not seen one another in over 5 years now.

He is one of Las Vegas' finest Metro K-9 officers. We met one night when he pulled me over for a ticket for driving with no headlights... the rest, as they say, is history. Its been 8 years now, and our friendship has grown into a deep respect of each others lives and the paths we have chosen. We will forever remain dear friends, and I thank my husband for allowing this to be.

It was a wonderful afternoon at the K-9 Trials. Where dogs and their handlers from all over the west coast competed for "top dog" of the event. I have never seen a K-9 work, even if it was on decoys. They are incredible!

Here's to you my friend, for all you and your dogs do to keep Las Vegas safe. You are a blessing. Please, always be safe out there. Vegas is a better place because of all you do.

Here's to Metros top dog! Pun intended!!!!!

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A trip back home....

No matter what the situation, good or bad, going home can be amazing.
Our trip back to the states was a last minute one, one that we didn't quite know what to expect. My husbands father has fallen ill and it has been touch and go for some time now. While in the field, Eric received a phone call that changed everything... so off the California we went. Not knowing what awaited us.
When we arrived, it was wonderful! Every brother and sister, 9 in all, where there from across the globe. They were there to celebrate the life of a man they all loved and adored. It was good times indeed. The food, conversation, sleep overs, late night talks. It was just how a family should be, and I had a great time!
Now, Erics father seems to be doing better. One never knows what God has in store for us and our lives. The direction it can turn can change in the blink of an eye, and I have come to realize this fact the older and wiser I become. Life is precious, and should not be taken for granted... ever.

During our trip we took some time to go visit my parents in Lancaster as well. It was so great to see them after 2 long years! They looked great, and we enjoyed our short visit. The irony of it all... its October, so everyone everywhere is celebrating Octoberfest. Yes... that was surely what I came all the way to the states to do. LOL! But now I can say that I celebrated it on both sides of the world in one month.

So here are some images of our trip... a little all over the place, but I think you'll agree... we had a wonderful time with family. Precious-precious time indeed.

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Me and my parents... our first picture together in over 13 years!

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Erics family... every brother and sister along with his parents. What a great family portrait!

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A quick trip to nearby Solvang, California is just what we needed. For my photography, this is where I held my first camera. An Argus flip-top.

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Octoberfest in Lancaster, California. Definitely not Germany!

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Lancaster Blvd. has changed over the years...

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My friend of 17 years Cheryl.

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