Pig Sitting
Each summer Alex and Elizabeth sit at the computer and print up flyers for their "Pet Sitting" business. They walk dogs, feed and water cats, birds and other small animals. Last year they had 3 customers the first weekend the flyers went out. This year they are on a roll again. They just took care of a dog for 3 days and now they have "Sam" the guinnea pig for a month. Sam's family is going cross country in an RV and he needed a home. As you can tell in the picture, Sam looks alot like our cat Cracker and Cracker would love to get in the cage and "play" with Sam. Hopefully Sam survives the month. I asked his family how old he was because I have had pigs before and they don't live very long. The last thing I need is for a pet to die in my custody..The family said that he was the last of a family of three and if by chance he kicks the old bucket, then they would understand. Let's keep our fingers and toes crossed that Sam is reunited with his family the beginning of August. Anyone need a sitter? Give Alex and Elizabeth a call.
Beach Vendor Fair
Today Alex and I attended a vendor fair at our community beach. Since I recently started my candle business I decided to attend. We were fortunate to get a covered, end unit so my candles didn't melt. While this was going on Alex had a cooler full of bottled water that he sold for $1.00 each. At 90 degrees with high humidity I probably owe Alex $5.00 myself. Elizabeth came down later and swam with her friends. The beach was about 20 feet behind the pavillion so i had her in my sights the whole time. Until she got stung by a jellyfish and then we had to leave. All in all we had a fun day.
My neice's son's 1st birthday
I recently hosted my neice Jackie's sons first birthday party at my house. She lives in Crisfield on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the rest of the family lives on the Western Shore, so I agreed to allow her to use my house as the half way point. It was a wonderful party and as you can see Bryson loved his Elmo cake. A beautiful seven layer cake that NOONE but Bryson got to try. If not for the spittal in trying to blow out the candles or the face first action of eating the cake, I would have tried a piece. What you can't see is Jackie's face or his grandmas face or his great nana's new white shirt. They were all nearly as bad as Brysons. As Jackie was trying to show Bryson how to eat the cake, someone pushed her nose in it, which in turn brought on a small little food fight. Not me mind you. That food color doesn't come out too easily and I wanted no part of it. At the end of the day, Bryson had a car load of goodies for the ride back home and I had some left over food. I would call that a successful Party.
Pomp and Circumstance 2006
That means it's Graduation time. Tonite we celebrated Elizabeth's monumental shift from Elementary school to Middle school. They had a lovely ceremony at the school for both 5th grade classes..about 40 students. Elizabeth was one of a few students who received an extra award for academic excellence. Yes, we are so proud!Refreshments immediately followed. For this huge accomplishment, Elizabeth and I went and had our hair done together. We both went for the chin length and I went low lights and she got her first set of highlights. She is gorgeous isn't she? Such the little lady now. After graduation we went and had a lovely meal at "Copelands" New Orleans Style restaurant. The photo was taken outside the school just before the ceremony began. We took about 70 photos, but for now I will only post the one...I will add a link for the rest at a later date.
My Vegas buddies
Meet Sam and Carolyn Orandle. These two people are probably the kindest people I have ever met. They live in Las Vegas now but I met them originally when we moved to Crownsville back in 1998. They were our neighbors and the best neighbors anyone could ever ask for. When I called them to let them know I would be in Las Vegas they came to the hotel for a visit. We had margarita's and played penny slot machines. We both left with extra pennies in our pockets, so it was a successful gambling day. That was the only time I actually gambled. I am so proud of myself.
Anyway, back to my lovely friends. We visited for about 2 hours and then off they went. 40 plus years together and they still hold hands. A beautiful couple and wonderful friends and I was thrilled to see them again. I love you guys and Carol, thanks for the embroidered towels, they are gorgeous.
Viva Las Vegas
Well, I made it back from Las Vegas with money in my pocket.I guess that would make my little holiday a success. I went out to Vegas for a long 3 day weekend with my friend Sharilyn. She is in the Spa industry and we attended a Spa Convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center and stayed at the Las Vegas Hilton. I have been to Vegas before but this trip was amazing. I think I slept a total of 4 hours the entire time I was there. In bed at 2, up at 6 and out the door. The sheer number of people was overwhelming. The hotel was booked! They have over 3,000 rooms. So you can imagine the wait for the elevators...horrible at times. Women in the beauty business cat- fighting over a spot on the elevator..very humerous. Unbelievable the amout of free beauty products I recieved. I had to get another bag to tote the goodies home. Not cheap stuff mind you, expensive high-end product that I don't usually treat myself to. It was like Christmas. We were treated out to fabulous dinners 2 nights in a row by businesses hoping to get Sharilyn to choose them for one of her Day Spas. Amazing the amout of money people will drop to get there product out there. I definitely think I am in the wrong business. I didn't have much time for taken photos but I was able to shoot a few from the rooms 17th floor. Can't wait to go back...maybe bring the kids and stay at Circus Circus...hmmm sounds like a plan.
A poem about what I do!
This poem was written by an animal resue group and I thought it was beautiful and wanted to share it. I hope you like it and glean a little more understanding about why I and countless others do what we do.
I am an Animal Rescuer>>
My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the drive to fulfull their needs.
I take in the helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures without planning
or selection.
I have patted many a mangy head with a bare hand.
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid.
I have fallen in love a thousand times.
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to
count.
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven, but I
believe there are.
Why would GOD make something so perfect and leave it behind?
Some may think we are masters of the animals, But the animals have
mastered themselves...
Something people still haven't learned.
War and abuse makes me hurt for the world, but a rescue gives me hope
for mankind We rescuers are a most quiet but determined army, And we
are making a difference everyday.
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan, Nothing more
rewarding than saving a life, And no higher recognition than watching
them thrive.
There is no greater joy than seeing a human or non-human baby play,
Who, only days ago was too weak to eat.
By the love of those who I've been privileged to rescue, I have been
rescued.
I know what true unconditional love really is, For I've seen it
shining in the eye of many, Grateful for so little.
I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done.
My home is never quiet.
My heart is always full.The photo is of my newest rescued babies. I got them on May 17th, they were about 3 weeks old, just starting to move around and open their big beautiful blue eyes. The momma and babies were caught by a wonderful man who not only trapped them but also found us and gave cases of cat and kitten food and a $200 donation to CATS R US.
As a matter of fact he just emailed me this morning checking up on the little family.
I love my volunteer work:) And yes men do love cats too. Don't let them fool you!
