Talk to the Paw

I was sitting on the couch with the computer this weekend when the cat jumped up and made herself right at home. After awhile, she was pushing on my leg trying to move the computer. When I wouldn't take the computer off my lap, she gave me the paw!!

I Really Like...

This Song!

Snap Shot

As I was heading to work one morning I noticed up ahead of me this swirling, misty fog. It was actually at the top of the hill that leads out of our valley. The sunlight was bouncing off the clouds and hitting the fog giving it a very mysterious look. I stopped and snapped this photo with my camera phone. Happy Sunday!

I Don't Make

Resolutions! But if I did, I think one for 2010 would be to blog and post photos in a timely manner. The following photos were taken in the last four months of 2009. I was just going through photos on the computer when I came across them. The first four photos were taken on a camping/fishing trip that Hayman and Cowboy M. took in late September. The first photo shows a spectacular view from one of our favorite fishing spots.


These trees are up at an elevation of about 8,000 feet. In the fall they change to beautiful gold and red hues.

Cowboy M. took this shot by accident. Hayman was just releasing his catch when the camera went off. The shot couldn't have turned out better if planned.

Cowboy M. enjoying a little quiet and some good fishing. His work schedule keeps him very busy, so sneaking away for some fishing was a treat!


The photos below were taken in October. Countrychick attended her first formal dance. We had to go shopping for the "perfect" dress and shoes for this event. It was a big deal with a dinner before at a friends house and then all the girls getting ready together.

Countrychick is on the left and her best friend J. is on the right. J's boyfriend B. is in the middle. He escorted both girls to the dance.

Group shot of all the kids before they headed out the door and into the chilly night. Everyone had a great time and danced until the clock struck midnight.

I hope to be better with my posting in 2010. I miss blogging on a regular basis, but I find that work is taking more and more of my time and I'm not sure I enjoy that to much. I like what I do, but I need to remember to balance the need for fun, personal time and work. I was on vacation this past week and guess what....I didn't do a thing that I didn't want to and that included cleaning the house! I just did what I wanted too do and it felt good. Couldn't go anywhere as the car is out of service due to a bad CV joint, but staying home was rather nice (Hayman and I did make a quick trip to the big city for some shopping, but it was only a quick over night trip and he drove the truck and I rode and read my book). Also getting the car fixed over the holidays was next to impossible since everyone who owns a shop and their uncle was taking time off and I don't blame them for doing so. Tomorrow it is back to the working world and the auto repair shop!

Happy 2010!

Out with the Old.....

As the Countdown Begins...

On this New Year's Eve...

I Wish Everyone a Very...

Wishing Everyone......

A Very Merry Christmas! It's not about the gifts under the tree or the latest gadget to be had.

It's about the love we have for family and friends and the special moments and memories we create when we are together.

Merry Christmas to all!

Are You Ready?

After a weekend of shopping and baking, I'm still not ready for Christmas! There are still gifts left to purchase and goodies to be delivered to friends! Will it ever get done!? Don't even mention Holiday cards.....we are getting them, but I doubt I'll be sending any! Maybe everyone will get a New Year's card......LOL! Are you all ready for Christmas or are you still scurrying around to get last minute stuff done?

I Felt It Coming On!

So I shall resort to the next best thing.....wine and chicken soup!

(now excuse me while I go buy stock in the Kleenex Company! Maybe I can decorate the Christmas tree in Kleenex!)