Tuesday, January 22, 2008

BEAR. . . our bestest friend


Fifteen years ago, we brought home a tiny, black, Shih tzu puppy, BEAR. She weighed three pounds and fit into the palm of my hand. For many months, I'd rock her to sleep, just like I had done with my babies. Oh, we loved this puppy so very much. Everyday she brought so much joy and love to our family!!

We loved to watch her race around the house, especially after her tubby, or when
we'd return from a hectic day, she'd warmly greet us at the door. . . tail wagging. . . tongue hanging. . .eagerly waiting for us to pick her up! She loved us regardless of what we did, said, or felt. Bear taught us unconditional love.

When we adopted our puppy, we all knew that one day we would have to say good-bye. This day has come, January 22 at 4:30pm, in my arms. Our hearts are broken and filled with sadness, but we are so grateful for the many smiles and joys she has brought to us! Her memories will always be with us and thoughts of her will bring us happiness for many years to come!

We loved you, Bear Girl! Thank you for teaching us lessons of real, unconditional love!

Monday, January 7, 2008

2008 will be great

We celebrated 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona with my dad. What a great time we had together . . . eating, exploring, playing games, shopping, visiting, and eating some more. It was a restful and relaxing vacation! I appreciate being able to stay in his beautiful home, waking up to warm and sunny days! Ahhh...vacation days!The sunrises and sunsets were amazing everyday!
We were visited by this little roadrunner almost every morning on the back deck.

Could this be more beautiful? We went to the Wig Wam Resort for a lovely lunch with Dad and Barbara.

We were sad to leave the warm and sunshine, but all good thing must come to an end. I'm looking forward to our next visit!! Can't wait!!



Christmas 2007

Grampa Bill and Sharon joined us Christmas Eve morning for brunch and they took us to the airport to head for Phoenix!
Jonathan and Sarah couldn't wait to try out their new crockpot!
Julia loved her new camera . . . she will be the family photographer now!
Christmas 2007 was exciting! We celebrated together and exchanged gifts before we left for Phoenix. Everyone was happy with their surprises . . . even I was excited about my new Saab car mats!! (Not!) As the kids get older, our family traditions change. Sometimes I wish they were both small again, and we were able to tuck them into their beds.