Missouri Fun

I am a bad, bad, blogger...  I promise I will be caught up one of these days.

We spent some time in Missouri visiting Tim's family and our friends Aaron, Julie, and Wesley AKA Baby Brubby.

The kids' fave spot at Aunt Rachel's?  The dog bed.

Isaiah and Mallory were thrilled to ride on a train while we were in Missouri!  It was hotter than hot, and I didn't care for the acted out robbery, but we still had a good time.

Daily chore with Uncle Terry - feed the fish! Put your fishing pole away, Tim.  These fish aren't for catching!

Vacation has been fun, but we're pooped.

Let's go home, pack up our house, and find somewhere new to live!  It was quite a challenge selling our home while we were on vacation.  We were able to continue having a good time, but we were quite anxious to get back to Appleton and start looking for a new house!  We'd waited sooooo looooong for this!

- becky

Bitsy Girl

During the night, Bitsy had to be put to sleep. She'll be part of our hearts and family forever.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

We miss you, Bitsy.

- becky

Bitsy Girl

I grew up with dogs. First was Barnie. We called Barnie by the name Bud. You know, like Rudy's friend Kenny on The Cosby Show. Then came Duchess. Her nickname was Duchie-Poo-Poo-Baby-Doggin-Baby-Girl. Next were the Whippets - Taylor (Tator-Bud, Tator-Tot, Tatoo-lee) and Cody (Codykins, Kakoo). Now there's Scarlet, or as everyone calls her - Bitsy. I sure do miss Bitsy. She lives in Florida with my family.

"I miss Becky. I'm just going to sit here and watch the door until she gets here."

"I wonder if I someone would bring me a cookie while I wait..."

I love the pictures, Mom. Thank you for sending them! (She also sent some adorable pictures of my two nieces. I'll post those on a different post later.)

- becky

P.S. Get that dog a cookie! It's a long time until July.