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Chickens, pigs and bees oh my

2011-06-09T20:26:00.000-05:00

We celebrated four birthdays in may, fun time was had by all. My Aunt Scarlet and Uncle Chip came in from Colorado. A visit to Farmer Teds farm to see all of Tom and Kims garden and animals.

updates

2011-05-09T21:03:00.000-05:00

Tommy's new Tractor

I'm in LOVE with Steven Tylor

I wish there was a backpack that would fit both of my dogs

My Rufus turned 6 on May 5th, We all went out for Ice Cream.

Mothers Day

2011-05-08T21:27:00.000-05:00

Happy Mothers day to the Best Mom Ever.

Grandpa Jacks Barber Shop

2011-04-29T18:57:00.000-05:00

My Grandfather opened a barber shop over 50 years ago with my dads brother (my Uncle Ed). My Uncle is retiring and closing the shop on Sat April 30th. We decided to surprise him and visit the shop one last time. A fun (and sad) day was had by all.

The Results

2011-04-13T20:01:00.000-05:00

Finally finished, and I LOVE the way it looks.

progress

2011-04-12T19:12:00.000-05:00

I never thought it would happen, new everything, countertops, back splash, floors, paint, baseboards, trim. YEA and I love it.

My little brother Joey turned 40!!

Stuff

2011-02-14T17:30:00.000-06:00

Hunting again!!!!!

Snow Bear, Was really cute.

My new (old) car courtesy of my mother and little brother. It's really nice for me and the dogs, also nice to have heat and a radio that work.

Nice picture of me and my mom from her birthday.

Hunting Photos 2011

2011-02-07T21:11:00.000-06:00

We've had a great time hunting this year, We get to hunt next Sunday and Monday then sadly the season is over till next year.

Winter update

2011-02-02T15:53:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone,
Here are a few photos that I thought you might like to see...
This is Rufus, he had the flu, wouldn't even get up to eat. He's better now.

This was a bone Lucky brought back home one morning at 6 AM when I let him out . He looked like he had won the lottery!!! I'm not sure who's dog he took it from, or exactly how to return it, so we still have it, or should I say half of it.

Blizzard of 2011!!!! Very fun to stay home and play with the dogs. (Even though it was my scheduled day off) Also glad I pay people to shovel on days like today (Association fees)but my friend Karen says shoveling burns lots of calories.

Blizzard of 2011. 20.6 inches...

Its been along time

2010-11-30T18:56:00.000-06:00

It's hunting time again. Rufus pointed his first bird this year,(I'm so proud) and Lucky is a great hunter as always.

This is Mikes new house in Arkansas, we call it the Clown house. It sits on 20 acres of rolling hills.

This is my friend Diane's new puppy Larry.

My new favorite food from Kim and Tom. Flat bread Kim rolls out and Tommy cooks on the Grill, topped with home grown peppers and feta cheese. Yummy

Went to the farm with Tommy and all four dogs to walk and feed the bee's.

I also had another birthday, had a great party with family. New hunting boots from everyone, I really needed warm boots.

I'm kind of a homebody, so not too much goes on with me, but here are a few photos of the last month.

Karen

2010-10-03T09:15:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Karen. Hope you have a great day. Also hope you had a nice day date with Chuck, where did you go? Oh, by the way. you are older than me!!

Work

2010-09-16T22:12:00.000-05:00

Not so much fun at work!!!! Thursday is truck day at the Mountain. Everyone has to help unload the truck, then we have one day to get all of the freight out onto the sales floor. YUK. Some freight has been stuck in customs for a few weeks, well it arrived TODAY. As you can see it was stacked to the second floor of our stock room, what you don't see is that it's 15 feet deep. Glad that I'm OFF Friday and Saturday!!!!

Funny

2010-09-16T22:03:00.000-05:00

Very funny, makes me laugh

week in review

2010-09-08T21:25:00.000-05:00

last week....

My mom surprised me with lunch at work, our favorite egg salad and triple chocolate donuts. And a really cute Tiger stuffed animal. Thanks Mom. A cool Bon Fire with a friend. I love the cooler weather, and am looking forward to the fall. Jeff had to leave work in and ambulance after hurting his back. I also finally finished long overdue gifts for friends. I also found out that I have to go on a three day training trip for Gander, I'm very upset about leaving my boys. A friend said he would watch them at his house so I have been taking them over there to get used to his house. Rufus loves doing laps in the pool.

Gander Mountain

2010-08-31T23:02:00.000-05:00

Fun at work!!!! The guys at Gander think it's really fun to scare the girls all the time, but Ben really got Wendy good yesterday. Ben hid in a footwear box, and as you can see jumped out of it at the perfect time.

Lunch & Dinner

2010-08-27T22:14:00.000-05:00

Last Monday was a very FULL day for me. I planned to meet my friend Diane for dinner, we have been trying to get together for a year now and we finally found a day that worked. That morning I talked to my friend Karen and she asked me to meet her and her sister for lunch. Talk about a lot of food in one day.... I'm still full.

It was really nice to catch up with everyone. Thanks for lunch Karen.

Dog Park

2010-08-27T22:08:00.000-05:00

Lucky loves anyone fishing at the dog park. These little boys were really cute and loved lucky. Rufus found a little frog to play with.

Lake Michigan Dog Beach

2010-08-22T09:51:00.000-05:00

Watched the sunrise over Lake Michigan this morning. The dogs had a blast once they got over the shock of waking up at FOUR o'clock.

Birthdays

2010-08-16T09:46:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we celebrated my brother Tom and nephew Dans birthday. Good time spent with my family, ate WAY too much.

Mikes Car

2010-08-12T23:53:00.000-05:00

This is my friend Mikes small, FAST, Lotus. Fun car, the steering wheel is on the right side of the car so when he drives around with his dog Duke it looks like Duke is doing the driving.

Necklace

2010-08-12T23:40:00.000-05:00

This is the necklace my mom mad for me last week. I LOVE it. All of my "babies" are on it. The locket is especially meaningful to me, it holds the two little faces of Reilly and Taylor. Thanks Mom.

Mikes jet

2010-08-05T00:04:00.000-05:00

How the other half lives.

Fried okra

2010-08-04T23:58:00.000-05:00

My face says it all...

Taylor

2010-07-28T22:23:00.000-05:00

My beautiful little boy Taylor took his last breath today. Yesterday I could tell he was starting to suffer. I spent the day loving him. I took him outside to enjoy the sunshine and he crawled over next to the spot where Reilly is buried and fell asleep. Today my brother Tom and Mike came to say goodbye to Taylor and help me make it through the day. Mike called Taylor, Mighty White the king of all kings. Now Taylor is with his brother again, happy and healthy, playing outside in a big sun filled field. I know that I will see them again someday, but until then I will think of them everyday.

The Purple house

2010-07-25T11:37:00.000-05:00

I've been enjoying taking the dogs swimming at the dog park in Batavia, lots of new friends and dogs that love to play in the water. Lucky CAUGHT his first fish and has a little friend named Trumen that likes to help him look for them. The Purple House has great ice cream, Lucky, Rufus and I went there last night with our friend Mike and his dog Duke.

Boats and Beaches

2010-06-14T10:10:00.000-05:00

camping trip to Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. Great time was had by all, even the dogs, lots of swimming and fishing.

Reilly

2010-06-11T10:00:00.000-05:00

My beautiful Reilly is now in heaven. I'm sure that my dad there was there to greet him, along with some other cherished family pets. It was the hardest thing that I had ever done, but my brother Tom told me that Reiily was counting on me to do the right thing and let him go. I couldn't have done it without him and my sister-n law Kim. My friend karen also said Reilly and her cat Spooky are happy and playing on a farm in a sun filled meadow. Reilly lived to be over 18 years old and I miss him terribly. His brother Taylor is still with me and has taken over the role as Pack leader in our house.

Gram

2010-05-23T22:30:00.001-05:00

My grandmother turned 90 on Saturday. Mom and Bob had everyone over to celebrate. We all had a great time.I laughed so hard me face hurt. My Aunt and Uncle bought her a light blue toilet seat, to match the toilet of corse.

Camping

2010-05-18T22:48:00.000-05:00

Went camping last weekend, it was a little cold but we had a lot of fun fishing and hanging out.

Rufus

2010-05-14T22:37:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Boy Rufus. He is five today.

Work

2010-05-14T22:36:00.000-05:00

Not just another day on the Mountain... Caught three fourteen year old girls shoplifting. It was sad and funny all at the same time. They were really shocked when the police officer brought out the handcuffs to take them to the police station.

Happy Mothers Day

2010-05-11T23:12:00.000-05:00

Happy Mothers Day to the best mom ever, mine.

Cool Photos

2010-05-07T22:11:00.000-05:00

My friend took these photos of her kids. I think they are some of the coolest photos that i have ever seen.

Camping

2010-04-23T19:00:00.000-05:00

I went camping last week, it was a great time. Dogs loved it too.

Necklace

2010-04-23T18:51:00.000-05:00

This is a necklace my mom and I made for a customer, Four generations, really cool. It is a mothers day gift so I can't wait to hear how the person likes it.

Swinging

2010-04-23T18:47:00.000-05:00

Well just for my friend Karen, My dog Lucky loves to swing on the swings at the park. When you stop swinging and put him down he jumps right back in your lap.

Guns

2010-04-06T22:15:00.000-05:00

Yes this is me, so everyone better watch out. It took a few rounds but I did finally hit the target!!!!

Happy Birthday Joey

2010-04-02T23:59:00.000-05:00

The 27th was my brothers birthday. Chelli had a party for him at her new house. It was a lot of fun to meet her family and see her place. Happy birthday Joey.

cats

2010-03-31T22:09:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to my Boys Reilly and Taylor. 18 years old!!! We sure have been through a lot together...

Snow Again???

2010-03-21T08:16:00.000-05:00

soccer game

The first day of spring here in the mid west. Like we always say, "it wouldn't feel so cold if the wind wasn't blowing" It was freezing!!!!!

Puppies

2010-03-17T22:02:00.000-05:00

This is a photo of my dogs when they want to go to sleep. They wait on the stairs and look at me. then I know that they are really tired.

Spring

2010-03-16T23:32:00.000-05:00

My brother Tom and his bees. Was in the 60's today, is it Spring?

Kid and Cats

2010-03-11T22:39:00.000-06:00

Reilly and Taylor love Michelle, they won't ever leave her alone. I don't think they have ever seen a little person.

Day Trip

2010-03-10T22:43:00.000-06:00

Took a day trip to Wisconsin. stopped for some cheese curds and what else HUNTING.

Spring

2010-03-05T22:37:00.000-06:00

Rufus decided he was sick of winter and it is time to swim. All of the ice has melted off the Fox River so he jumped in.

Roses

2010-03-05T22:31:00.000-06:00

Roses from a special someone. Delivered to me at work, I loved it.

Hunting

2010-02-10T11:20:00.000-06:00

The Point...The retrieve...Give....The Reward...

Went hunting again last Monday. Had I great hunt, the dogs did great. It was a blast.

Sophie

2010-02-09T10:29:00.001-06:00

My friend Karen just adopted the cutest dog from a shelter. Her name is Sophie, an 11 year old ball of happiness. A women had to go into a nursing home and give up her dog,( I can't even imagine how she must have felt) but Sophie found a great home.

Hunting

2010-01-19T08:44:00.000-06:00

When hunting again yesterday, it was really fun. Lucky is a hunting fool and Rufus was just kind of out for a stroll, but he is learning a lot this year. A friend from work took me and the boys to a game farm in Wisconsin. Thanks Harley.

Coyote

2010-01-09T07:48:00.000-06:00

I let the dogs out in the back yard a few days ago, then I heard barking. When I went out to investigate I was very SHOCKED. Then I brought the dogs in and grabbed my camera.

Fozzie Bear

2010-01-05T08:29:00.000-06:00

Someone else told me Lucky looks like Fozzie Bear.

Chewbacca

2010-01-05T08:06:00.000-06:00

Someone told me Rufus looks like Chewbacca??

Happy New Year

2009-12-31T07:42:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year everyone. If you're going out tonight, be Safe.

Ice Storm 09

2009-12-26T08:10:00.002-06:00

Ice Storm 09. What a mess, driving sucks. I really just want to stay home.

Christmas Again

2009-12-25T08:01:00.002-06:00

We Had a Great Christmas Eve at my brothers house yesterday. Lot's of laughs, lots of fun, and lots of food.

Christmas

2009-12-24T08:33:00.002-06:00

Merry Christmas Friends.

Quilt

2009-12-23T07:59:00.002-06:00

Hey my quilting friends, look what I found. I love it, I don't remember where i saw this but it was in my photos.

2009-12-21T08:35:00.001-06:00

The Most Beautiful Rainbow As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

Mom

2009-12-16T07:01:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday to my Mom. (Was on the 14th) I love you. Hope you're having a great time.

Lunch

2009-12-15T08:22:00.002-06:00

Thanks for lunch yesterday Karen, it was great to see you and catch up on everything.

Carpet

2009-12-14T08:06:00.002-06:00

LOVE my new Carpet Cleaner. Merry Christmas to me.

Duck

2009-12-12T12:04:00.003-06:00

The Hunt,
The Bird,
Tired dogs.
Duck for dinner tonight!!!

Ice Beards

2009-12-12T08:19:00.001-06:00

Ice Beards and Stew, Thats How I spent my day off yesterday.

Snow Angels

2009-12-08T07:58:00.002-06:00

I took the boys Hunting yesterday morning and then worked till 8:00. Hunting was great the dogs had so much fun, I loved watching them.

Rufus making snow Angels.

Horseback Riding

2009-12-03T07:05:00.002-06:00

This summer I went horseback riding at my cousins farm in Wadsworth Il. I had a great day visiting, riding and eating. Thanks Johnny and Nancy.

Seasons

2009-12-02T07:31:00.001-06:00

How quickly the seasons change. All this since Sept and this week SNOW!!!!!

Free

2009-11-30T14:14:00.001-06:00

Free, Free at last. And 40lbs lighter. Life is good!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T08:06:00.002-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Tom and Kim had everyone over yesterday, because Tom and I both have to work today. Everything Kim made was great and as always everyone ate too much and had a great time.

I can't believe Gander Mountain is OPEN from 3-9 this afternoon. If your out shopping stop on by.

Alpaca Days

2009-11-17T19:48:00.002-06:00

More photos from the day.

Alpaca Days

2009-11-17T19:36:00.002-06:00

Tom and Kim gave me this great day for my Birthday. We spent the day at an Alpaca Farm, Met the Alpacas, Ate Lunch, and each made a really cool Hat.

Karen

2009-10-03T07:36:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday to my friend Karen, I'm so glad she is older than me!!!

Dad

2009-06-21T16:02:00.002-05:00

Happy Fathers Dad to my dad. He is in Heaven and I miss him every day. I love you.

Photo Shoot

2009-06-19T18:03:00.003-05:00

Diane has a really cute historical house in St Charles, this is a photo of her Herb and Flower Gardens.

My sister-in-law Kim is writing a children's book about Gourds. (she is very talented)

Diane my friend from the dog park is a great photographer so we all got together yesterday for a photo shoot. Lots and lots of cool gourds, They really are amazing!!!

Mans best Friend

2009-06-16T18:24:00.002-05:00

My brothers Dog Gryff had a little accident and tore his thumb Pad nearly off. The Vet has put Gryff on House Arrest. Sounds Funny but Gryff loves to Run and Swim everyday.

haircut

2009-06-14T09:29:00.002-05:00

I finally cut my Hair into a real Hairstyle!!!! No more Ponytails (for awhile).

Groovy

2009-06-13T12:38:00.002-05:00

Groovy cut two of her paws at the dog park yesterday. It was a crazy day. Aunt Kim came to the rescue and bandaged her up, Groovy seems to be doing OK today, but she is going to be really mad when the we all go to the park today and she has to stay home.

cars

2009-06-13T12:35:00.002-05:00

Two old guys in a car. George's SUV is in the shop for repairs so all four dogs had to cram into my car.

Furry Faces

2009-06-11T22:17:00.002-05:00

Now can everyone see the difference?

coasters

2009-06-11T22:11:00.002-05:00

These are the coasters that I made for the couple who gave us Rufus and Emily. They have a big pack also.

The others are an order that I filled last week.

Tiles

2009-06-06T22:31:00.003-05:00

I have been working on new tiles. These new ones are 6x6 so they look really cool on an easel. (too big for coasters) The coaster tiles I use have been are discontinued. Just when I started to get orders!!!! A women wants to order 20. I hope I can find tiles that will work.

Dinner

2009-06-06T22:25:00.002-05:00

George cooked a great dinner for me before I went to work. He rolled pork roast with Mozzarella Cheese and Kim's Pesto then made Risotto and put it on a bed of spinach. Yummy

Happy Birthday Kim

2009-05-27T09:11:00.002-05:00

Happy birthday Kim.

Computer

2009-05-27T09:02:00.002-05:00

As some of you could tell I was without a Computer for a while. It was in the shop for repair.

We haven't been that busy, but have enjoyed the few nice days we have had.

And my Gram turned 89 on the 22nd of May. We had a little party for her at our house.

bad hair

2009-05-26T19:45:00.003-05:00

Rufas and my brother Tom. Same Hair!!!!!

Bad hair day

Flowers

2009-05-13T09:35:00.002-05:00

George has been sending me Flowers.

mothers day

2009-05-10T09:36:00.001-05:00

I love you Mom, Happy Mothers Day!!!

Cinco de mayo

2009-05-06T09:43:00.002-05:00

George had my family over for a Cinco de mayo party. Everyone loved the EGG and the dogs.

Grill

2009-05-04T19:56:00.002-05:00

Brothers

Brownies on the grill!!!! Did I mention it is also an oven and a smoker too.

Flowers

2009-05-02T18:12:00.001-05:00

Our new Grill. The Big Green Egg.

My sister-in-laws flowers, I hope spring will finally be here this week.

Lauren

2009-04-29T12:17:00.003-05:00

Sweet Baby Lauren. They spent the day at Brookfield Zoo.

floor

2009-04-29T11:57:00.001-05:00

Old white floor, New Black floor. Less paw prints, I hope. It's almost finished, but now is the hard part, cutting all of the edges.

Cone Heads

2009-04-27T19:30:00.002-05:00

Lucky
Cooper
Rufus
Poor Puppies.

Family

2009-04-24T22:26:00.002-05:00

I really do have a family, not just dogs and cats. This is my Aunt Ann and Cousin Hilary and One of Hilary's daughters Janey. Little Lauren was sleeping. They are visiting from Acadia Mi. Also my Mom and Gram.

Great video

2009-04-23T09:02:00.003-05:00

You tube video from my favorite musical.(not Susan)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UE3CNu_rtY

This made me cry.

Rufas

2009-04-21T10:04:00.002-05:00

Rufas has long hair on his face, he is REALLY cute. Reminds me of the walrus from Brookfield Zoo, Olga, Anyone remember her?

Dairy Queen

2009-04-18T22:00:00.001-05:00

We took all the kids for dog cones at the Dairy Queen.

As you can see from my blog all that I have done is work and play with the Dogs.

Animals

2009-04-18T21:56:00.001-05:00

Best Friends, Lucky and Reilly.

Dogs

2009-04-13T18:15:00.001-05:00

Lucky Rufas and Groovy, Boobsy is above

easter

2009-04-12T19:31:00.002-05:00

Happy Easter to everyone, hope you all enjoyed the day.

Dogs

2009-04-12T19:25:00.002-05:00

No your not seeing double, we have two more Dogs. They are 4 years are old and very sweet. We are all still learning about each other but everyone seems to be very happy.