Scarlett and Fred's Chair Saga Continues ~

Okay so y'all saw the photo of Scarlett in Fred's chair wrapped around the old cowboy hat. The cowboy hat was there to keep her out of his chair...it doesn't work anymore as we saw...Well we went to extreme measures...We now keep a good sized box in the chair...Well this afternoon I walked into the living room and this is what I found...hmmm....

Queen Scarlett squeezed in between the box and pillow as comfy as you please, sheesh!!

She is persistant isn't she? Now how can you not laugh at her...she's so darn cute!!

Michael had to give her a smooch just to let her know she's loved!! Gotta love those crossed legs...she's really rather comfortable wouldn't you say...Good thing Fred wasn't home, lol...

Aww a little pat on the head "Good O'le Scarlett...he is so sweet...NOT!!!!

As he grabs her ears and poor Scarlett the look she is giving him..."Pleeeease not the ears you little whipper-snapper!"....

Me telling Michael "leave her be"....and I get this pose..."Who me?"....and Scarlett resumes the position....Sigh!! The box is definitely NOT working!!

Stay tuned for the next addition of "Scarlett and Fred's chair"....

Photo Challenge ~ Bridges

This weeks photo challenge is "Bridges" posted by Amy! You really need to go check out her bridge photos as I can see why she chose this photo subject. Her photos are fantastic!

Amy's blog

Below are my photos for the challenge.

The first one I took while we were up in Michigan. It's not just one bridge but 3 little ones that were at a nearby Market that had a pond.

The photo below I dug out of the files and is from July 4th. It is a photo of the Corpus Christi Bay Bridge at sunset.

Thank you for stopping by and taking a look :o)

We're Back...

Michael and I arrived back Saturday afternoon and I am finally getting a chance to sit down and blog. I have plenty of photos, just not sure which ones I want to post and share. It was a rough week for everyone. Everyone had their moments. It was really strange to be at the house and not see John. He wasn't much of a talker but his presence was always felt. It was really good to spend time with my family. I miss my Mom. She is a strong person and will get through this but I know it will not be easy for her. So keep her in your prayers :o)

Today

Today we arrived at my Mothers house. The flight was good and Michael was really excited about it. I thought I might get a nap on the plane. Normally Michael sleeps when we fly but NOT today...He was wound up and ready to go...Yikes!!

First thing First...a good roll in the grass...There are no fire ants and Aunt Karen took him outside for some tumbling in the beautiful green grass! Yea!

I couldn't help myself...My Mothers flowers as always are beautiful!

I even found a bumble bee...lol...I found a dragon fly too Karin...but I forgot to resize the photo to post it so maybe next post, lol...Just gotta love those dragonflies!!

Grammie reading a book to Michael. She was so Happy to see us!! We were soo glad to see her too. I keep expecting John to walk in the room. It's strange and sad :o(

This was an area in the house they set up with photos of John for visitors to look at...It looks really nice and I love the pink roses!

Well it's time for me to check on my son. He is having fun with Aunt Karen and I am kind of enjoying it too!!

A friend gave me this card yesterday and it really hit home...As you all know I love animals and always have. I remember watching a television show where an elephant in the wild died and all the members of the group were mourning...

We are all creatures of this great earth,

interconnected in ways beyond understanding.

Take elephants. So big. So strong. And yet, when a member of the herd passes, even elephants mourn. They gather around, extend their trunks, and gently touch the tusks of their fallen family member. It's their ritual. It's how they heal. And it's sad. And it's beautiful.

So Maybe what we're trying to say is that the World doesn't expect you to be fine with this.

Be how you need to be. Mourn how you need to mourn.

And know that you're thought of with love.

One of my first photos taken with John and one that I love and will always remember.

The back of the photo said Christmas 1984 Wendy with her New Dad!

John and I with the carriage in Marshall, Michigan 1998.

I love taking John and my Mother for carriage rides. I know they enjoyed it and it was something that I could do for them. They've both done so much for me!

Bereavement

My step-father John passed away this morning!

I honestly don't know what to say or write.

He was my Dad, he was loved very much!

He will be missed....

Go with God John!