Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Betty will be back in April.

We found a place to keep her that is $60.00 per month. It is about 5 miles away. Not a big deal, I guess. We can't keep her out in front of our house anymore. Stinky HOA watch dogs. If we move, we DEFINITELY cannot keep her at our new house in the swanky golf course neighborhood.

Stay tuned for more Betty fun!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Bittersweet Gunnison Reservoir

This is the last vacation of the summer, at the end of August, right before school started again. And it turned out to be the last vacation ever with Grandpa. It was bittersweet to go through these pictures. Last Friday marked the two month anniversary of his death. We're gonna miss you, Grandpa!

This is where we stayed. We had a cabin for the grandparents and cousin Jeff right next to a camper hook up. We shared a yard. It was perfect!



The beautiful Gunnison Reservoir, from the water!



And this is what made the trip so fun!
Grandpa at the wheel of his pontoon.
He was feeling totally fine. No sign of cancer.
He had a little heartburn, that's all.


The family comedians!


So much fun to get dragged around the lake!


Cousin Jeff, looking handsome as ever!

Me and Mini Me!

I will treasure the photos of Grandpa teaching Lina how to fish.

This is how I will picture him forever.
So patient, steady and kind.

Radiant smile...that's because I let her have a Pepsi!

They had a couple of festivals going on in Gunnison, so we took one morning and went to check it out. There was a vintage car show and a chain saw carving competition right next to a beautiful park! Something for everyone!

Okay. Chocolate covered bacon.
We had to try it.
It is decidedly NOT for everyone. Gross.

Wood chips flyin'!

My little car model!


Look at their postures...exactly the same.
I think "Nurture" wins this round.
Some of Ed's mannerisms definitely rubbed off on John!
That's why John is such a good man today!


I really liked this car. I can picture myself cruising the Tuscan countryside in something like this! (Of course I will have a sexy scarf, blowing in the wind!)

Awesome playground for Lina!


I don't know what Grandma said, but it really cracked him up!



Playing cards in the dark! Fun!
Do you like Betty's bling?
Star lights and Chinese lanterns?


And this is just to prove that miracles
happen every day, even over outhouses!


I'm so glad that we had this time with Grandpa.

We will treasure it always!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

How did I neglect this so???

I cannot believe I neglected my Betty Blog.

Here is a little taste of summer to brighten the cold winter days.

Sweetwater Lake: August 2010

The Lake at Dusk


Our quaint campsite.

The peaceful lake in daylight.


The squall moving in, just as we climb the ridge on horseback.

The cozy cuddling session to warm up after the freezing cold drentched ride back to the stable when the downpour started.

Silly putty makes the rainstorm tollerable.

Uno makes it downright fun!

Kittens up by the ranch house.
A big girl controlling her own horse on the trail ride on the sunny, perfect day after the squall.

A visit to the petroglyph caves at the top of the ride.



The view of our campsite from the ridge, looking down.
Beautiful!
What a great weekend that was!