Today is my daughter's birthday!

What's not to smile about when it's your daughter's birthday? Not sure there is anything better - except that she's here in town and we could wish her Happy Birthday this morning in person. It was the best day of my life 23 years ago when she came into this world and I can't wait to see where then next 23 years take her.

I love you so much - Zara too!

Big Smiles!!

The pumpkins are here!

It's that time of year....the pumpkins have shown up outside the grocery story. I just love fall and to see all the pumpkins out just makes me smile.

Time to light the candles at night for that warm up your home glow, start a fire in the fireplace and curl up under a warm throw and read a good book or watch a good show on tv.

Now for the leaves to really start turning colors - I can't wait!

Caption Contest Winners - National Wildlife Federation

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Caption Contest Winners - National Wildlife Federation

A really fun way to start the day...Smiles!

Amazing restraint

Yesterday at work our hospital cat "Mylean" was sooo cute just kicking back on top of the credit card machine watching this little cockatiel we call "Boomerang". She was amazing to watch - you could just see on her face that she so wanted to just give the bird a little swat with her paw but she didn't. Just sat there watching as Boomerang was walking back and forth, going in circles, hitting Mylean with her tail, and she just sat there...eyes as big as saucers. She is such a cool cat and we just love her!


Mylean makes me smile everday at work - it is such a pleasure being able to have these great creatures to spend time with while working!

Smiles!!

The One Thing That's Missing!

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5 Goldens

Today at work we had 5 different Golden Retrievers with appointments in a row. Now I just love them - our last dog was a Golden - actually my daughters puppy under the tree one year - he's been gone about 5 years now but anytime one comes into the hospital I just have to spend some time with them. Some were young and some were just as white faced as Buddy had been. So many memories & such love from all of them. So wish I had a photo of Buddy that I could post but unfortunately all my photos of Buddy are on negatives.

Anyway - big Golden Retriever smiles - you know they all do...

A moment

I am smiling because it was so nice to sit by the lagoon today after work. It was so quiet & peaceful. The sun was shining and warm on my face & there was a light cool sea breeze that was a little stronger than a whisper. Zara, my daughter's dog, was watching the ducks & the fish that were jumping out of the water every now & then. She was so cute - just watching all that was going on but not charging after the ducks at all. Just so curious & at attention. The ducks were watching her too from the other side of the lagoon but not scared & trying to leave.

Earlier today it sure did feel like the full moon that it is but now peaceful.

Smiles!