It's a Climb

It's all about the climb...... enough said.

How Much is that Doggie in the Window?

How Much is that Doggie in the Window, Ruff Ruff!?

Well if you've been watching the news lately, this dashing little black dog named Sadie took the best of show at the most recent Westminster Dog Show.

With all the attention on certain types of dog breeds... I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites! (in random order)...

The Great Pyrenees

A working class dog that guards flocks in the mountains. Easily resembles the Golden Retriever but is much larger and is usually either black or white.

Old English Sheepdog

Another herding dog, known for it's long shaggy coat.

Newfoundland

Known for their giant size and tremendous strength, these working dogs were often used for fisherman.

The Saint Bernard

Better known as "Beethoven"

Black Russian Terrier

I actually first encountered one of these dogs when a parent brought it to our school for show n tell. These dogs are massive and oooooh so cute!

Labradoodle

Who could ever resist this new emerging breed (Lab & Poodle Mix)

Golden Retriever

An all-time classic. Known for retrieving and are used as guide and rescue dogs.

Well as you can see... I'm a big fan of the BIG DOGS... but least we forget our beloved Rocky... he's a:

SHIH TZU

Here's our dog, Rocky.

(I'll post pic tomorrow...sorry having trouble locating photo on computer)...:)

The Dish....

I'm about to DISH on one of my absolute FAVORITE THINGS TO DO.... EATING OUT.

Most of the time our greatest temptations are the things we know we're not supposed to do but desire so badly. Mark and I have just established a new budget for this year. That new budget includes a nice little "cap" on our expenses for eating out & entertainment. Since I can't actually "dish" all I want, I figured I'd go ahead & blog about all my favorite restaurants. At least give you a little list of my fav's and also give some props to some that are on the "wish list" to visit. Where are your favorite places to go out to eat?

Favorite Restaurants in Fairfield/Vacaville:

FAST FOOD:

In & Out Burger

Panda Express

Chick Filet

CHAIN

BJ's -they have a "to die for" Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pizza & Bruschetta Appetizer

PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER

Merchant & Main

Sticky Rice

BREAKFAST

Crepes & More - "off the chain!!!"

Favorite Restauranst in Neighbhoring Cities

BURGERS

Taylor's Refresher - Napa, CA

GRILLS

Rutherford Grill - Rutherford, CA

Bistro 33 - Davis, CA

PASTA

Buca di Beppo - Sacramento, CA

THAI FOOD

Amarian Thai Cuisuine - Lafayette, CA

DESSERT

E Tutto Qua - San Francisco, CA

PIZZA

Zac's - Berkley, CA

Paxti's - San Fransisco, CA

ROMANCE/VIEW

Skates on the Bay - Berkley, CA

Osteria Fasulo - Davis, CA

BREAKFAST

Buschon Bakery - Yountville, CA

Stacks - San Francisco, CA

SALAD

Pluto's - Davis, CA

PRICEY BUT OH...SO GOOD

Buschon - Yountville, CA

Skates on the Bay - Berkely, CA

BEST GARLIC

Stinking Rose - San Fransisco, CA

We'll that should be enough to get your palette wet. Let's eat! :)

BEST MEXICAN

Blue Agave - Pleasanton, CA

WISH LIST:

The Dead Fish - Crockett, CA

The Lone Survivor

Okay, ya'll. The BIGGEST season of Survivor EVER is getting ready to premiere Thursday night! The only problem, I feel like I'm the only one excited about it! I feel like the lone survivor! It seems that none of my closest friends, co-workers and/or family has ever gotten into watching Survivor like myself. This will be Survivor's 20th season. I'm proud to say... that out of the 19 past seasons, I've only missed 1. I wonder what was happening in my life in that time that would make me abandon my beloved Survivor.??

Anyways, Survivor Heroes vs. Villians is going to feature the best of the best. The toughest, meanest, sweetest, rudest (is that a word), most skilled players that the game has ever known. Can we call it a come back! Can't wait to watch some of most favorite players battle it out.

It all starts this Thursday, February 11th at 8 pm ET. Can't somebody join me this season so I can have someone to gab to on Friday mornings?

Snuggle Green Burst

Snuggle Green Burst

Okay, so I have a new obsession!! SNUGGLE, "GREEN BURST". Often times I'll just try to buy the cheapest off brand fabric softner, because hey it's expensive stuff ya know.... but the other day I just picked up this Snuggle because it was on sale or something... and oh, my gosh... the scent is to die for! I cannot quit smelling my towels & clothes that come out of the dryer. I put a shirt on that I had washed and was sitting on the couch and kept saying to myself, wow, what is smell....well...it was the fabric softner. Incredible! Pick some up today!

PS. I must note.... I found this at Winco. Wal-Mart does NOT carry this scent.

McGovern Party of Four

McGovern, Party of Four.....

Big News in the McGovern clan...... Baby #2 is on's it way! We are very excited to announce that we will be adding a beautiful new addition to our family this August. I have just finished my 1st trimester and now I no longer have to keep it a secret.

A couple of weeks ago I had my first doctor's visit and we got to see our new little friend on the ultrasound. Very squirmy..moving all around. Absolutely amazing!

We will not be finding out the sex of the baby so we will be in for a huge surprise! I'll keep you up-to-date with how things are progressing as we approach the big date.

MaMa McGovern