Curry Family Visit

We had SUCH a GREAT time visiting and being tourists with Mandy, Brian, and Nolan. I fell in love with Nolan. We miss all three of you guys already!!!

Curry Family Vacation Photos

Garden Time on the Homestead

Well, Aaron and I are well under way in the garden. We've just finished planting and have some vegetables already coming up. It's a competition between us and the the local critters (mainly ground squirrels and chipmunks, for now, but aphids are going on the attack as well). Later we'll have to worry about the birds getting all the plums from the orchard. Check out the link to see the list of what we've planted and photos of our progress!

Garden Photos

Woofstock 2009

I had a wonderful time as the event photographer at the Woofstock 2009 fundraiser for Canine Companions for Independence. Photographing dogs and kids all day...assignments don't get much better than that! Here are some of my favorite shots from the day which you can view at the following web address.

Woofstock Photos

Aaron's Grandmother Update

In good news, Aaron's grandmother, Dolores, is doing well. She's surprised everyone and is thankfully recovering.

Buffalo

The Rainbow Bridge

inspired by a Norse legend








By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

Canine Companions for Independence

Well, as many of you know, I was laid off at my current job with Children's Educational Network. I am still doing some work there in case they get more investors in line and can pay us our back pay. But, in the meantime, as I continue to look for more steady work I put in an application to volunteer at Canine Companions for Independence. I would LOVE to work there, but as with other non-profits they're having difficulty getting donations in this tough economy and aren't in a position to hire. However, they've asked me if I'd be interested in being their event photographer in my spare time. I'm excited about it and think it'll create some good shots for my portfolio and might help drum up future photography work.

Anyway, wish me luck! I'll post photos later if they turn out well!

Aaron's Grandmother

On Sunday we got word that Aaron's Grandma (on his father's side) is not doing well. We went to visit her in the hospital. The family has arranged for hospice care and she is now resting at home. Her kidneys are failing and they think she will pass within the next couple of weeks. She is 92, and has been around a long time, but I don't think there is ever a good time to lose someone you love.

Please include Aaron and his family in your caring thoughts and prayers.