fall has arrived

We decided on Sunday to go for a drive to see the fall colors, and what a show we saw. We started our drive up American Fork Canyon where the colors are spectacular.








This is just one of the hillsides that we came acrossed
















This is the canyon road that we took. We had to stop and let the dogs take a pee break and bark at the motorcyclist.










From American Fork Canyon, you go through the Alpine Loop, passed Sundance (Robert Redford's town) and to the Provo Canyon, which was just as spectacular. This was taken at Vivian Park in Provo Canyon.
It was really nice to get out and see the colors. I am hoping to be able to go drive the Nebo Loop this year, which is also supposed to be gorgeous. I love all the color changes of this time of year, but DREAD the fact that winter and snow are next.

1 Year

It has been one year today, since Mom passed away. They say it gets easier with time, but I am not sure how true that is. I think of her everyday and the things we used to do as kids. It's funny the little things that brings you a reminder. Like, we went with Suzi to go and pick up their new TV and it was at the Best Buy on 2100 south and 700 east, which used to be a Fred Meyers, and my Mom worked in the craft department there. Or when I took the kids to City Creek Canyon to take their pictures, and remembered taking walks up there, especially as kids and Penny and I took off our shoes and played in the water.
I guess it is the memories that ease the pain a bit, but what I wouldn't give to hug her right now, or even argue with her...lol. I love my mom with all my heart, and miss her more than I could ever have imagined. It's sad that we have to lose our loved ones, but I guess we can keep their memories alive in our hearts forever.
I love and miss you MOM.
Fran

Happy Birthday Babe!!

I know I am doing this a day early, but that is okay. I just want you to know how much I love you and how happy I am that we are best friends, and spouses. You mean the world to me and I want you to know that. We don't get to spend much time together, because of my crazy work schedule, but I do cherish every minute, and second that we do see each other. You are an amazing person, and an awesome husband!! You deserve to have a great birthday!!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!

I love you so much.

Bug and Boo

Sarge has his appointment today to be neutered and it was so sad taking him to the vet's office. I had to do it with Stormy too and that was harder. It's sad to hand them over and walk away. He will be fine though. Brookside is a great vet clinic. They do keep them over night so we will see how much sleep I get tonight, but I get to pick him up at 10 am tomorrow.






It's really sad because Stormy is wandering around the house and outside looking for her baby brother. THese two dogs hit it off so well and are constant companions so this is driving her crazy too, which makes it even harder for me to see her sad.
But like I said, he will be fine and Karma is a great doctor. I trust no other vet other than her.

Can you tell I love my babies???? LOL

9-20-08

We had a neighborhood bbq tonight, and of course, we had some rain. I took this picture of the rainbow over our house. I thought it was pretty cool looking, so I thought I would share it with you all.

It was really fun to have a neighborhood bbq and hope that everybody gets to have one and get to meet all their neighbors like we did. It's comforting to know that they all will be watching out for us and us for them.
I hope their is always a rainbow in your lives!!!

New pics of our babies

The kids..chillin' in the kitchen!!








Growing up to be such a cute boy!! (4 months)








Sarge...attacking the camera....NO MORE PICS MOM!!!

( I love this pic)









BooBoo is sooo beautiful!! Can you see why they stole my heart??









Yes, even princesses get tired of having their pictures taken. LOL!!

Deon keeps saying that we will never get another vacation, but we will....if it a pet friendly one. I love my babies, and don't like to be away from them for long periods of time. I know I am insane, but you all know me and know I am an animal lover. hehehee!!!
(a crazy animal lover)

West Desert

I have never been a fan of the west desert until Deon, Gordon, and I went out there in search of deer. We went out to a little town called Aragonite (there's only one building out there) so it's really little...this is a picture looking south over the desert.





We saw a couple deer but they were too far away. This is a male and female antelope that we saw towards the evening. She was really skinny. We also saw a lot of little bunnies out there running around and a badger (yuck!)













For a little history, look up Hastings Cutoff...it is part of the route that the pioneers took to go to California. There is a bunk house and barn out in Aragonite that is fallen down, but still cool.
















And just another one of my misc. tree pictures.

State Fair 2008

Why do I love the state fair?






It's such a rad time!!