Yes, it's been a while. A very long while. We here at the Dex Files certainly hope that you had a wonderful New Year and that 2009 is treating you well. No reason for no new post other than, surprise, surprise, Daddy is very lazy and loves to procrastinate.

During the week between Christmas and New Year's, Lola stayed with us for a nice visit since Dexter was out of school for the holidays.

Here's Dexter, Mommy and Lola at the Oakland Zoo. What a wonderful picture!



Get your motor runnin'. Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure. And whatever finds our way!



Go, Dexter, go! Drive that little firetruck! You're the fastest little firetruck driver EVER!



Amelia and her parents Jennifer and Pat, came out to Oakland on a sunny Saturday for brunch. Here's that formidable duo of Amelia and Dexter walking down the street. I think you might want to step aside when you come across these two.



And here is Dexter, mesmerized by the video game machine at our favorite taqueria. Just like daddy!