Happy New Year! We are feeling pretty hopeful about 2014 and have enjoyed a lot of mellow at-home time over the last couple of days. Scott has been getting out for good, long walks every day, and yesterday, New Year's Day, we ventured down to the beach for the first time since the surgery. It was so nice to let the dog run and Scott, too. Well, not run, but walk and talk to friends we ran into there.

We will see the surgeon tomorrow for a follow-up visit. And on Monday, Jan. 6, we will see the oncologist. Hopefully we will find out what's next regarding treatment for that last 5 percent. Scott's had a hoarse voice since the surgery, so we will also schedule a visit with an ear, nose and throat doctor later this month (there are some last bits of tumor around the laryngeal nerve). But his voice is slowly getting better.

Below are some pictures from the beach and some taken at home over the last couple of days.

Casey is stoked!

Maz digs low tide.

Enjoying a little tidepooling with Casey.

So fun to run into Scott's buddy Lisa, who was enjoying the low tide after a surf.

Us (and Casey)

Got this picture of Scott and his friends making their way around the point.

Such a nice visit with Ion and Yvette. Casey action shot.

Scott with our good buddies Ashley and Rob.

Maz and Vincent took a reluctant break from playing to pose for a picture.