In Loving Memory:(

My Sweet Baby, I will miss you very much...I remember the day I brought you home, you were 9 mo. old, and you came with a little toy that I could bounce in front of you and you would jump after it. You would jump so high. Hence the name Tigger.

In the above picture we took you on a road trip up north to Al's parents house...you were so comfy...of course a few hrs. after your arrival. You never did like car rides. But you loved being able to sit in the open windows up north to smell the fresh air. And watch all the critters.
You loved ice cream....once you heard that wrapper you would jump on mommy's lap and continuously paw at my hand until I let you like my cone. Sometimes you would give me the cutest look on your face. And I couldn't resist.
You were always a Mommy's boy, but you would sometimes allow daddy to pick you up for a split second. Besides I needed to get some pictures.
Here you are.....The best part of everyday is when we would have mommy and tiggy time. You would first start out by just sitting on me....then I would start petting your neck and you would twist your head to the side and rest your beautiful face on me. Then you would reach your paw up to the side of my face where you would ever so slightly brush your paw on my cheek. I miss these moments so much.
Here you are enjoying the beautiful breezes coming through the bedroom window. Oooh you looked so precious here. I just wanted to curl up beside you.
You always wanted to be wherever I was, if I wasn't doing the dishes you would lay there and watch me primp myself in the morning while I got ready for work or whenever. Most of the time the water would be trickling from the kitchen sink so that you could take a little drink of water.
I have got 13 years of beautiful Memories of you....And on Friday March 14th I had to put my best friend to rest. After many years of heart disease, and kidney failure you left this world. :( I loved you soooo.....Holding you for the last time was the hardest thing. Im glad we had our daily Mommy and Tiggy moment the night before..even when you were in so much pain because you couldn't go potty. You reached your paw to my face. Thats when I knew you were saying its alright Mommy. I love you!

My Homework for my Photography Class Week 1

There is a road right outside of Delavan that I drive almost Daily, and for months I have been wanting a photo of this at sunset and a fresh blanket of snow.
Well my homework for this week is to take a landscape shot (underexposed)
And here Chesney is in a clean pile of clothes that just came out of the dryer.

The beginnings of another new Hobby

Well here she is..... My new sewing machine! This year one goal is to make a lap quilt. I can't wait to go to Jo Anne Fabrics to look for the colors I would like to use. I'm thinkin' spa like colors, rejuvenation like. lavender, sage,....

But first I am going to start out by making a pot holder. I already have the fabric and batting for it. It is brown with aqua polka dots. Can't wait to share with you.

Of course Chesney has to be in the shot.... If I have the door to my craft room open he always has to be in here checking stuff out. Just wish he would stay away from the cords.

Pictured above is a print of one of Elsie's paintings. I think these frames are fun...I want to get more.

And here is a display of my wall art. I'm really liking how this is turning out. Now I just need to decide on a paint color for my room. Something bright, inspirational, and won't clash with my decor. I'm thinking maybe a butter yellow, with ivory white accents. Anyone have any ideas for me? The only windows I have in this room are side by side and the sun never shines in these windows.