Jenna and Montana's Baby Shower

I have fallen a little behind. I'm trying to catch up my posting. We have had so many fun things happening this past month. One of the best was Jenna and Montana's baby shower on Dec. 5th.

It was a lot of fun, with good food,entertainment and fab gifts for Montana.

The cow print blanket goes with the cow bedding we gave to Montana.

Jenna and her Mom, Janine. I know having her Mom there made the day extra special for Jenna. She came a long way!

This picture does not do this outfit justice. Black and white zebra,trimmed in red tutu and a matching cap! For sure a photo opp outfit!


Luv the cowgirl duds.

Jenna's Mom gave her Jenna's baby quilt and the one Jenna is holding was Janine's quilt.

Charlotte made this board to hold hair bows. Turned out just awesome.

Some played the multi-tasj game. You were timed while you held the baby and fed the baby while holding your drink,talking on the phone and hanging the laundry. There were those who spilled their drink and those who mangled the baby. Janine showing her skill.

Does that baby look very comfortable? I think Jenna has her in a headlock!

This gal, sorry don't remember her name has 5 children and she won this hands down!

Rowdy Oct.20th 1999--Dec.15th 2010

My heart is breaking having to put Rowdy to rest today but her spirit is soaring! She will never be forgotten,deeply missed,always loved! Rest in Peace my sweet,sweet girl. Til we meet again!

My Rowdy Girl

Isn't she magnificent!

I took these pictures in November while hiking in Usery Park
Not to be left out ,Cowgirl AKA the Huntress, Rowdy's sister.

Don't really want to pose for pictures, we wants to run!

I knew I was taking the picture into the sun but I wanted the Superstition Mountains in the background.

Rowdy Girl, I luv ya! You are one of the World's Greatest Dogs. Always faithful, always loyal,always there,always the athlete,always watching over the horses.

I have been privileged to be your caretaker for 11 years.

We have shared walks around the neighborhood,walks in Usery Park,trips to the river for a swim.horseback rides starting when you were so small half way thru our ride we would pick you up and drape you across our saddle horns because you were so tuckered out, you were only 12 weeks old. You might run ahead occasionally but you would always circle back to check on us.

I remember how you cried all the way home from the stables as I carried Cowgirl after my horse, Tazzaz, stepped on her and broke her leg. You were both 3 months old.

There were many times you sat with me,comforted me, as I cried over the ironies and cruelties of life.

You have never judged me,just loved me unconditionally. I always knew you would give your life for me if needed. Remember how you would go after Trey when he would pretend to smack me?

You could jump our six foot fence. I had to laugh at the neighbor who came to tell us that we must have something pushed up against our fence because you would be up on top walking the fence line. I told him there wasn't anything pushed up against the fence you could easily clear that fence. You only went over to chase a cat and when I would come home from work you would be sitting at the front door.

I used to love coming home from work to look out the window and see you swimming laps around the pool. You could pull yourself out of the pool by placing your paws on the cool deck. It was amazing. Funny how you loved to swim yet hate a bath.

I have seen very few dogs that would or could jump as high for a Frisbee.

How did you know when we would come home from going out to breakfast and we had bacon to give you? We could have just gone to Sam's Club ya know!

Yes, you were schooled after you killed Bro Ellsworth's chicken and you have never killed anything since (unlike your sister,Cowgirl).

There is so much more to do,sadly it turns we won't have the time in mortality. However,our journey my friend is not over.

Rowdy was diagnosed Sunday with Lymphoma and she will be with us for only a short time.

I'm Thankful For My Family

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving hosted by Trey and Jenna!

Thanks guys, a good time was had by all plus the food was delicious! This was my first deep fried turkey and it was one of the best I have ever eaten.

Jenna was very ambitious being pregnant with their first baby, Montana and feeding all of us.

I know I have a lot pf pictures posted but there was a lot going on,check it out!

The kids collected eggs and fed the chickens. Crew was going to eat his egg for breakfast the next morning while Cote sat on his to keep it warm,I think you know what happened there.

I don't know why but I felt the need to post this picture of guess who? Yep, its Charlotte coming over to check out the chickens! I luv it!

Spur was the perfect host for his dogie pals............

I honestly feel that Muggles had the very best time. I think she went home one exhausted pup!

Brinton's Bocce ball set had its maiden voyage......read on to see who won.

Check out that form and the lift on her ball.......Yep, Mom beat um ALL! You go girl!

Who hasn't enjoyed blowing the petals off a dandelion? Brexton has.

Sweet little Gracie........
Grouchy little Gracie but you had to see this outfit, soooo cute!

We had bouncy balls for the kids. Nixin drug her Princess ball around all day. I had to convince her to leave it on one side of the fence so we could go see the chickens.

She likes to bounce,bounce,bounce.

The boys enjoyed it also!

Mallory Scott Gunnell

She's here! Mallory Scott Gunnell arrived Saturday November 13th,2010.

7lbs 12 oz, 21 inches long and thankfully, healthy.

Mallory is the daughter of Scott and Carrie Gunnell and she is just beautiful!

Scott and Carrie make beautiful babies.

I think Papa Steve is going to be wrapped around someone's little finger!

Annual Zoo Lights Party-Time!

Thanks to my Mom who has been a Phoenix Zoo volunteer for the past 20 years we have been able to attend the Zoo Lights as a family on the volunteer and family night. It is far less crowded and we get to see it before most everyone else!

The Gang's all here. We missed Ryan,Julie and Crew who were involved in a Flag football game. I believe the kids beat the parents! Amanda was busy with her Young Women's calling. Props to Carrie who is due anytime with baby girl Mallory for walkin the Zoo Lights!

Thanks Mom,we love the Zoo and you!

Cash and his new girlfriend. They were hangin out for awhile!

Does anyone know why Charlotte is so happy? Uh, can you see she is eating kettle corn? Yep, that's all it takes! Yummy as Nixin would say! Trey is practicing pushing the stroller, hold on Brexton.

My Mom bought this brick for Brinton and Trey when they were very young boys and the Zoo was raising funds for a new bear enclosure. I do have the certificate somewhere with the date on it. We have a fun time looking for it at the entrance when we visit the Zoo.

Here is some of the new colors they had on display this year. I liked them!

Work it Brexton!

Annual Chili dinner and Pumpkin Carving

Some Awesome Trick or Treaters!

Cote, Nixin and Brexton

Howdy Pardner

Uh, in case you can't tell, it's Martin!

Miller getting ready to ride!

The kids enjoyed PaPa's Pumpkin Express!

Gracie opened her eyes for a little while :)

How cute is this?

Amanda and Brannon brought the scarry desert

Trey and Jenna didn't want to leave Montana out