Thank You!

for all of the Happy Birthday wishes, cards and gifts! They made an older (and hopefully wiser) girl feel loved!
Thank you!

Happy Birthday, Kahlo!

My sweet "Pony" is 14 today! She's now spent more than half of her life with me, which I am so thankful for!

She is the best horse in the world, not because she's got great bloodlines or won any competitions or has great conformation or anything that usually justifies being the best. Kahlo is the best because of what we've been through together and what she has taught me about life, patience, forgiveness and devotion. Thank you, God, for using Kahlo to teach me these life lessons and for creating her!
Happy Birthday, Kahlo!
I have some carrots and a whole bag of horse treats that are on their way to you! :o)

Happy Birthday, Ella Bella Bean!

I have had my beloved Bean for FIVE years now! She's been my sidekick and helper through so many things in life! I can't even imagine her not ever being by my side and her fur balls not being under every piece of furniture in the house!

Here are some reasons I love my Ella Bean!

• She's a great "road trip" buddy



• She keeps the stray cats out of the yard



• She keeps all of the delivery men at the new house in-line and on their toes



• She's a great walking buddy



• She keeps Lil' Henri from tearing up the rugs in the house



• She loves to take care of baby kittens!



• She is a good listener



• She never has an unkind word to say about anyone



• She's silly



• She's Ella!
  

Life is GOOD!

Aren't they beautiful?!

I'll be right here while you're working

How can I help?!

I'LL get it!!!!!!

Cheeeeeeeeeeeese!!!!

Happy Birthday, Meredith!!!

Happy Birthday To YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!

Today is my sister's brithday! Hooray! Let's all wish her a happy one!

Mere, Me and Cousin Jessica

Meredith and her late kitty, Hedwig

Uncle Gino, Grams, Mama and Mere on my wedding day

Happy Birthday, Taylor!

Happy birthday (it was yesterday) to our wonderful niece! Some of the things we love about her are her calm and quiet nature (Dad may disagree with that!), her smile and pretty blue eyes and her "mothering" mature actions.

She is growing up to be a wonderful young lady. She is as responsible and dependable as a 12 year old can be. She was about 10 when I first met her, and though that is not a very long time, I have seen her grow up little by little.

Taylor, your aunt and uncle love you so much! We are proud of who you are and who you are becoming!

Happy Birthday!

Harvest Time! And Family Porpourri....

Well, it's that time of year.... pumpkins, squash, apples - harvest time! Except, my harvest is a little different. You see, it's been almost two years since I cut my hair. Haircuts are really no big deal, but sometimes mine are. Normally I would not post about a hair cut, but if you are a person that does not mind having long or short hair from time to time, you could help some very deserving kids! Most everyone has heard of "Locks of Love," an organization that harvests hair from others and turns it into affordable, if not free wigs for kids who have lots their hair for one reason or another. They can hang upside down on the monkey bars, swim in the pool, ride horses, play sports, do anything just about that normal kids do with these wigs on since they are made just for the recipient and of pure human hair. You need to have 10 continuous inches (at least - some say 11) of hair to give. My hair grows fairly quickly and is healthy, fine, and there's a lot of it! It takes lots of people to make one wig for one child, so I am calling on those of you who have hair you don't mind growing terribly long (the last few months are hard!) and then getting chopped off. Go see my side-bar for more information on LOL. You can even get a free haircut at some salons for donating! I leave a nice tip, though!

Before the cut.......

and after!

See? It's as easy as pie! Or peppermint cake... which sounds not-so-good, oh, but wait until you try it! See my sweet niece below:

There was a hungry herd of Pike County folks just waitin' to get a piece of MeMe's peppermint cake - the most aggressive in line were the adults!

My Best friend and My Best Nieces!!! I love this picture!

But wait! There was another birthday, and I forgot my camera. However, I was given access to these pictures. If you can't already tell, the birthday boy is the one in the middle with the crown!

The King with his ladies and peeps... three years old and he already knows how to work it!

Hunting boots, football jersey and all!

The King with his loyal subjects:

I have a few more catch up posts to do, and then I will be back to blogging about, well, other things that are going on!

Happy Birthday, Littlest One!

Happy birthday to the littlest of our nieces and nephews! He makes us smile with his laugh, even when he pretends to not want to be held or snuggled by anyone but his Mama and Me Me. Right now you are into Chapstick (the cherry kind-you got two tubes for your birthday), footballs, blankies, flashlights and toy trucks. Before we know it, you will be into girls, hunting, football game day and real trucks. But right now, I will gladly resort to bribing you with promises of numerous tubes of Chapstick for Christmas if you'll give me a hug and a smile! Your Uncle will take whatever football you might be holding to get your attention and a chance to have a tickle fight with you. What would we change about you, if we could? Only that you would live much closer!

A happy Connorooo...

Laughing with Uncle Sammy

Giggling aaaaaall the way down the slide with Aunt M'elle!

Happy Birthday, Sunshine!

Sam and I would like to wish our sweet niece a VERY happy birthday (though we are a bit late, Internet wise)! Graceson is very special to us both! She gives the best hugs and always welcomes us with a big smile. We are proud to be her Uncle and Aunt. We love coming to her soccer games, softball games and everything in between! We only have one complaint: she's growing up TOO fast!!!

We love you and we can't wait for the big party tonight!

Uncle Sammy and Graceson - that's the smile we love!

Did I mention she's quite the accomplished Flower Girl? I was proud to have her in our wedding!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAM!

Happy birthday to my Best Friend! It is Sam's 30th, so everyone, join me in wishing him a happy birthday!!!!!
10 Things I love about my Best Friend:
1. He is very cute. (sorry if I am nauseating you)
2. He loves and trusts in God
3. He works for an organization and purpose that he believes in
4. He is patient in almost all circumstances
5. He is FUN to travel with!
6. He is open to trying new things
7. He is excellent with teenagers!
8. He loves people, old and young, "perfect" and imperfect
9. He makes every day special
10. He is himself - I love him just because!

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

By the way, a very special and dearly loved young man had his birthday yesterday. His very sad Aunt and Uncle did not get a chance to call him yesterday, for they got home after bedtime!!!


Anyway, they are very sad to have missed his party and missed wishing him a happy birthday on his special day. They are BLESSED to know him and be his Aunt and Uncle. He is fun, cheerful, easygoing and an all-around joy to be with!!! We love him so!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Name is "Four" Now!

Well, at least this is when we guess I was born. I don't really remember much about being born or being little besides seeing lots of flowers. I can remember some of the bad things that happened before the hospital and being adopted by Mother, but she says I shouldn't try to. My birthday is a happy day and I am happy now.
So, perhaps I was born in April. It doesn't really matter to me. I am "Four" now. I'm not sure what that means. I've always had "Four" in terms of legs, but you would think that Mother would already know that. Maybe Dad pointed it out to her. He seems to be able to talk to Mother better than I can.
Anyway, being "Four" is great! I am still called Ella and Bean and Beanie and all of my other names, it's just that I get to add a new one. "Four." It suits me I guess... The best part about now being "Four" is that "Fours" have birthday parties and Canine Cakes! Mother put something wonderful together including wet food, peanut butter and dog biscuits. She also put some "Four Candles" on it. I wasn't really happy about that. I liked the cake without the fiery "Four Candles." Mother saw the sad look on my face and she put her arms around me and sang me a happy song to make me feel better, then blew out the fire and took the "Four Candles" off of my cake. i felt much better. I can't even begin to tell you how good the cake was. It was so good that I licked the floor for a long time after.
Hershey came to my party with Dad. She ate a lot of my cake. She even ate one of my "Four Candles." Mother tried to stop her. But you can't ever stop Hershey once she goes in a direction. She just keeps going. Like when we play outside and she runs over me. Big Kitten didn't come. Secretly, I was glad about that. He would have been mad because he is not "Four" and he would have smacked me with his paws until I gave him my cake. Lil' Henri didn't come. I was kinda sad about that but I forgot once I started eating the cake.
All in all my birthday was great. I hope you enjoy my pictures (well, when I add more - dad hasn't uploaded them yet)! The one at the top is of me when I was a pup!

Happy Birthday, Kahlo!

The sweetest, most honest eyes. My pony.

Peek-a-boo! Kahlo and me - Idon't think she's having as much fun as I am!!!!!

The picture below was taken before I was married. Kahlo was excellent during the photo shoot. Isn't she such a pretty girl?!

Kahlo is (as of 3/23) now 10 years old! We've been together for 5 years now and it has been a fun and exciting ride! Ha! She is one of the many ways God has blessed me. She is healthy, sweet and a fun friend to ride around with! I love her and the environment she is a part of, both the outdoors and the wonderful people who have horses, too. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAHLO!