First of all...HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope everyone's year is full of LOVE, LAUGHTER, JOY and many BLESSINGS!I have been reading my friends blogs about the New Year.  Their  resolutions, changes and words they want to incorporate into their lives.   I have been inspired...

I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas!It have had a blast getting to know you.  I have been inspired and encouraged.I have laughed uncontrollably  at the silly and funny escapades of your posts.Cried by tender stories you have shared.I have been given words of...

 First of all, please meet the newest baby on the ranch...Baby NoelShe is a little shy, wanting to stay close to mamaMeeting some of her "cousins" for the first timeSuch a sweet little face!Bubba took a huge hunk of hay, he started chewing..and Chewing..Almost...

My sister, Kim has always had an eye for beauty.   Her mantra is finding beauty in the ordinary.   As a professional photographer, photo/video journalist, she has captured many extraordinary portraits, scenes and events all over the world.  (check out her website:...

This is my favorite time of year.  I love all the sights, sounds and smell of Christmas.I love the lights, the decorations, Christmas music and the smell of cookies and candy...But my favorite thing about the holiday season is spending time with my family and friends....

My kitchen windowsill is blooming!  I love having plants and flowers when it is so dreary outside.My Christmas cactus is blooming right on timeMy collections of McCoy white critters are perfect for succulentsAn avocado seeds will be sprouting soon..But my all time...