Happy Birthday Jessica!

New Tattoo

I decided to add a tattoo of a butterfly to my collection in honor of Dayle, and in honor of life, love and new beginnings.

Chris Bailey at Inkenstein Tattoo Company did the butterfly. I've seen some of Chris' other work and I'd highly recommend him.

Chris, getting started.


Me with Chris.


The outline of the butterfly.


Chris, hard at work, which is a good thing, his work is very precise.


The shop is located in a historic house in Glendale, AZ.


Filling in the outline.


Lastly, adding the color.


Done :)


The day after. The six lower butterflies around my ankle were done in 1997.


Happy :)

Sunset

Weekend Rides

This past weekend there was an event at the Walgreens near the accident site to honor the fallen and the funds raised by the Management team at Walgreens.

The decision was made to remove the bandanas from the "bandana tree", I was a little sad to see them removed, they were such a colorful reminder of those we love.

The bandana tree, and the memorial site.

The Calla Lillies my mom placed at the accident site.

My black bandana in the tree.

Parked at Walgreens.

It's 100+ degrees, we left to get cooled off and get a bite to eat.

A kiddie basketball game sporting my favorite beverage logo (but, look, I'm being good and drinking water!).

At Walgreens, bikes and riders mingle.

An unusual cloud, it looked a little like a heart.


On Sunday Wolf indulged my desire to ride to Screamers in Wickenburg for a burger and chocolate shake.


Coming soon... I am getting this as a tattoo in honor of Dayle and in honor of love, life, and so many other good things.

Thing One and Thing Two

So far I've been unable to get pictures of Cierra and Samson together. It's not for lack of trying. Sammy is unimpressed with my picture taking and usually gets up and leaves when he see's the camera. Cierra thinks she's the star of the show so she sits up and poses for me. *sigh*

Today I had a little luck:

Cierra and Samson


Samson

Samson

Cierra and Samson, Zzzleeping...

Roadrunner In My Yard

I spotted a Roadrunner in my yard this afternoon. I also see a lot of Quail in the area but haven't seen any in my yard yet. I think the Roadrunner had less fear of my dog(s) than the Quail would.

The Roadrunner watching me watching him.


Finally, he spots my dog and decides to leave.


Over the fence and on to the golf course.

These pictures were taken using a 15x zoom with my new Panasonic DMC-ZS7. I am impressed with what this camera can do.

James + Home Sweet Home

After James' post-graduation trip to Washington DC, I spent part of the day with him before he returned to Tucson. It was also moving weekend for me - moving is not for wimps, but I am settled and happy.

James at Denny's for breakfast saying "awww, look, a heart".


Mom and son. When did he become 10 feet tall?!


Cierra's new golf course views.


Hawaii, Arizona.
Just kidding. There are several small palm trees in my back yard.


Sammy, watching the new neighborhood.


Cierra's new companion, this is Sammy, he is a gentle giant.


Playing with my new camera, this is my normal view of the golf course from my back yard.


Using the 12x zoom, this is my view of the golf course far away :)

Hiking: Madera Canyon's Nature Trail with friend Lisa + Genesee & Liam

 

Liam Ari Puppypants

Me & Liam

Liam with his friend Genesee.

Liam

Bluebird, Gray Jay, I'm not sure = bird.

Liam

Liam

Genesee

Liam

Me & my friend, Lisa.

Liam

Me & Liam