My Sweet Smokey and I ...

This was taken on the last day 

Smokey and I had together 
on April 6th, 2013 ... 
(I so remember the tears I was shedding 
as I held her close to me 
knowing that within a few hours
I would be saying my last good-bye to her.) 

I miss her so very much 

and will always be grateful 

for the 18 years we had with each other

Always loved and always missed 
my sweet and precious, Smokey ...

(I am taking a blogging break 
for a month or a little longer 
Take care dear blogger friends!) 

My Best Friend and I ...

Jake is doing well again
We had a scare but he is cancer free!
He is truly my best friend
and adds such joy to my life!

Water Solitude ...

This photo was taken a few years ago 

at Giant Springs State Park and fish hatchery.

This is in Great Falls, Montana.

We lived in Great Falls from 1979 to 1982 

when my husband was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base. 

We visited this park often

when we lived in Great Falls.

It is one of nature's wonders!

It was good to be back in Great Falls again!

My Grandmother ...

I never knew my grandmother as she died 

before I was born ... 

 from all the stories I have heard about her 

she was truly a remarkable woman 

so loving and so very kind 

and never had a bad word to say about anyone

and she was gifted with much beauty ...

Her name was Annie ... 

Rose ...

This little girl lights up my life 

I adore her so much ... 

My Hero ...

I am proud to be his wife!!! 

He rode over 100 miles last weekend 

in Moab, Utah, at the Skinny Tire Festival 

He has been doing this for 14 years!

All the money raised goes to cancer research. 

My hero, indeed!

Cross-Country Skiing ...

My love took me cross-country skiing 

It was so good for my soul 

Thank you, my dearest friend and love!

See my smile, I was truly happy!