Happy New Year's Eve from Shelby and I.
Also, Shelby says Happy Birthday to her Aunt T!
Photos (c)Shannon G. Wamsley
New Year Photo Frame by piZap.
December 31, 2016
December 29, 2016
December 28, 2016
eCard of the Week #172: "Stay Afraid, But Do It Anyway..."
"Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action.
You don't have to wait to be confident. Just do it and
eventually the confidence will follow.
~Carrie Fisher~
December 27, 2016
December 26, 2016
Fun With Christmas Filters
I used Christmas filters on a few of Shelby's photos.
So cute!
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 25, 2016
Christmas 2016 By the River
Merry Christmas to all of my family and friends...
those still here on earth and those with us in spirit!
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| Shelby "pointing" to her leash. |
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| Shelby is ready to go! |
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| Ruby waiting for us to come inside. |
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| Shelby playing in the snow. |
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| Mother-in-law's Christmas Tree |
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| Shelby hanging out. |
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| Shelby watching her Aunt Tami! |
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| Shelby is done opening presents. |
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| View of the Mississippi River. |
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| Another view of the Mississippi River. |
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
Sunday Stealing: The Xmas Questions of 2016
2. Do you write and send a holiday letter to describe your year? I do not write or send a holiday letter.
3. What do you think of photo cards? I like photo cards because I can see how families grow each year.
4. How about the tree thing – do you have one every year? Do you prefer a real or artificial? I prefer an artificial tree....less messy. This year I have a few small trees up, with only lights on for decoration. See photo to the left. I leave the taller tree up all year around because it goes with my living room decor.5. Describe your typical tree (size, decorations, type). If you don’t have a tree, do you decorate and if so, tell us about it. (If you don’t decorate make up a story here…) Small with only white lights for decor.
6. Do you hang up stockings? Whose names are on them (and relationships)? I have not hung up stockings for many years.
7. Your favorite Xmas movie(s) are? A Christmas Story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Grinch, Elf
8. Tell us about an Xmas movie you hate. None that I can think of.
9. What’s favorite Xmas Song(s): The Little Drummer Boy
10. What holiday song makes you want to hurl? None that I can think of.
11. What do you prefer for your holiday meal? Ham, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, yams and all kinds of dessert.
12. When do you open your gifts? Some on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas morning.
13. Do you buy gifts for your pet? Of course!!!! And for family pets (like my in-law's dogs and cat).
14. What's the worst gift you've ever gotten? None that I can think of.
15. Do you ever travel for the holiday? Sometimes. A few years ago, we went to Texas for Christmas. This year we stayed in the local area.
16. Did you see Santa as a child? Yes.
17. Have you ever gone caroling? Yes.
18. Do you drive around and look at the Xmas lights? Yes.
19. Have you ever had a white Christmas? Yes.
20. Do you know how to ice skate? If yes, when did you skate the last time? I do know how to skate but I am not very good at it. I have not went since my children were little....many, many years ago.
21. Are we crazy for thinking that the holiday season is WAY too commercial? The holiday season is totally way to commercial. Drives me nuts.
22. Have you ever worked Xmas eve or Xmas day? Yes on both.
23. What are your Xmas pet peeves? Saying xmas instead of Christmas. People whining about things they didn't get for a gift, rather than enjoying the things they did get. People spending too much money on gifts or decorations.
24. What’s your favorite thing about the holidays? Food!!!!
25. Here's your chance to say something significant to our players. Go for it!
If you love someone, tell them. Tell them every day and as often as you can because someday you will not get that chance!
December 24, 2016
The Night Before Christmas at Rainbow Bridge
In loving memory of my Annabelle (AKA Bella)
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
'Twas the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too.
We Bridge Kids were thinking as always of you.
We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year,
Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!"
We know how you wish you could just stay in bed
And sleep through the holiday lying ahead,
When all celebrate with their loved ones so near...
Unless they have loved ones on this side this year.
But we're no less alive here, on the other side.
If you could just see us, you'd've laughed and not cried.
The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh.
The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way.
The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow,Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow.
All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried,
Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side.
If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around,
Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound,
We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way,
And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day.
But for Christmas we have something special to do,
A sleighful of happy dream visits for you.
On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret!
The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it!
We're fetching that love home, the way we once played,
With the closeness we shared and the memories we made.
Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too,
And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do.
So all through this night as you sleep in your beds,
Sweet visions of furbabies dance in your heads.
This one special night we can bring you Home for a while,
Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile.
Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night,Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right,
Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play,
Before the return to Earth in our magic way.
And when you awaken and face Christmas Day,
We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh,
But in case you forget, just remember our love.
Remember us watching you, your angels above.
Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright, Love that will guide you through the darkest night,Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year, Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer.
Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridge Kids bring dreams,
Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems
When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes.
If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise.
There are furangels waiting by those Christmas trees,
Always there for you and hearing your pleas.
We're never more than a thought away from your home,
You're never forgotten, you're never alone.
Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends.
We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends,
And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve,
We Bridge kids will party like you'd never believe.
But we'll slip away often to be by your side.
Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide,
Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too.
But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you!
Poem: Cindy Morgan (2007)
Photos: (c) Shannon G. Wamsley
December 23, 2016
Dashing Through The Snow in A Hemi Powered 4x4
A few photos of my wonderful drive home today...
in the snow...
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 22, 2016
Christmas Sweater for Shelby
I got Shelby a new Christmas sweater today.
Of course I could not wait until Christmas to put it on her.
As soon as I got home, I put it on her and took photos! :)
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 21, 2016
Happy Winter Solstice
It is December 21, 2016 and that means it is Winter Solstice.
Winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the whole year.
According to the Farmer's Almanac...
"The word solstice comes from the Latin words for “sun” and “to stand still.”
In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points
on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the
high point in the Sun’s daily path across the sky, which occurs
at local noon, also moves southward each day.
At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position.
The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few
days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that
the Sun’s path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is
directly overhead at “high-noon” on Winter Solstice at the latitude
called the Tropic of Capricorn."
Read More About Winter Solstice at the following links:
December 20, 2016
Ignoring The Camera After A Long Day
Yesterday Shelby had to go to the vet for her annual exam, shots and to get the two tumor she has checked. Vet said everything looks great and the tumors are not mass cell tumors.
Last night before we went to bed, I tried to sneak in a photo of Shelby, but as always she knows when I have the camera out. She turned her head just as the camera clicked.
I love her too the moon and back!
Photo (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 19, 2016
eCard of the Week #171: It Must Be Love
It must be love since finding you the right
holiday gift is causing me debilitating stress.
December 18, 2016
Sunday Stealing: The Here-to-Serve 16 Questions
I don't like being gossiped about but I really hate being lied to.
2. What is your favorite "Starbucks" drink? Or if you have better taste, Dunkin’Donuts?
Dunkin Donuts: Frozen Mocha Coolatta or Iced Mocha Latte
Starbucks: Mocha Frappuccino
3. Name an embarrassing moment (Make it good).
A few years ago I was getting out of my Jeep, I fell face down into the snow. It was horrible.
4. Is it hard for you to ask some to forgive you when you have wronged them?
Of course it is hard to ask forgiveness but I do it anyway.
4. Who do you wish you could meet?
I wish my bank account could meet a big lottery check...just a few million dollars after paying taxes would be nice.
5. Best food comes from which country?
The South in the United States of America.
6. Do you like small talk, or deep conversations?
I do not like small talk and I consider it fluff. Those that know me, know that I hate fluff.
7. Who do you most want to encourage this year?
- My daughter
8. If those who know you best gave you one piece of advice, what would they say? Would they be right? What will you do about it?
I am not sure on this one. People are welcome to give me one piece of advice, then I will take it into consideration.
9. How often do you get real sick?
Once a year or once every other year.
10. Are you a person who has a whole lot of acquaintances, or just a few very close friends?
I have a combination of a few very close friends, good co-workers and some acquaintances.
11. If you could cure a disease, or heal a sickness, which one would you choose?
I would cure cancer.
12. What was your favorite book of 2016?
I have read quite a few books this year but none really stood out as my favorite.
13. What was one of your biggest accomplishments in 2016?
I have survived the death of my son. :( There have been days I felt I would not be able to go on...but I have
14. If you could be guaranteed a spot on the reality show "Survivor", would you go?
No. I would not make it one day! LOL
15. Which is worse? Shopping for Jeans or a bathing suit?
Shopping for a bathing suit. I have not shopped for a bathing suit in years and I do not plan to anytime soon.
16. How old was your oldest living relative (still living or in the past)?
Grandpa Henson died in his 70's. My Aunt Shirley is currently in her 70's.
December 17, 2016
Be Silly While Staying Warm
Shelby can be such a silly dog. Yesterday she was being silly
under her blankets while staying warm at the same time! LOL
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
December 16, 2016
Welcome...Snowman Style
Yesterday at work I won this cute snowman welcome
sign at the office Holiday Party. So cute!
Photo (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 15, 2016
eCard of the Week #170: WTF Wrinkle Lines
My wrinkles are all from laughter. Except
those lines between my eyebrows those are
my "WTF?" lines and those things are deep.
December 14, 2016
"Light Our Way" By The Florin Street Band
Love will light our way.
Love will never fade;
However hard
The path we walk
Love remains.
When hopes and dreams seem far
Love's a guiding star;
When all seems lost
And everything is dark
It lights our way.
Love, love is golden.
It shines in you and me.
May our hearts always be open
And light the skies between
You and me.
Love will light our way
Love will light our way
Love will light our way
Although the winds may change
And sorrow sometimes reigns.
Well like the stars above;
Our never ending love
Will never fade.
(No, it's forever and forever)
No never
(Love, it can bring us together)
‘Cause love, love is golden
It shines in you and me.
It's so bright, a divine emotion –
A treasure we can give
And receive.
Love will light our way.
Love will always stay
Within our hearts
And never fade.
(No, it's forever and forever.
It brings us together.)
Love
May our hearts always be open
‘Cause love's a treasure
That will always shine
In you and me
Woah
December 13, 2016
Moonlight On A Cold December Night
Tonight the moon is full and very bright. I took Shelby outside to
go potty before bedtime and didn't need a flashlight or porch light.
Photos (c)2016 Shannon G. Wamsley
December 12, 2016
December 11, 2016
Sunday Stealing: The Bearded Questions
List your three favorite scents. Lilacs, fresh baked bread and clean sheets.
How do you ground yourself or recharge? Sleep
Any ways you treat or spoil yourself? I buy myself chocolate and ice cream.
Besides your blog, do you have a creative past-time? I like to make graphic/tags with Paint Shop Pro and Animation Shop. (like this snowman ornament tag.)Share something difficult you've been through. The death of my son, mom, dad, my dog Annabelle, my grandparents and several pets through out the years.
What helps you fall asleep? Total exhaustion
What is one strength and one weakness of yours? Kindness is my strength and forgiveness is my weakness.
Have you ever received a letter or written one to someone else? Yes and I took it to the post office to be delivered to the right address.
What makes you feel powerful, what breathes life into you? My fear of death.
What's your favorite thing to do at night? Sleep.
If you could go back to any era, what would they be? Back to the 1980's...life was much simpler for me then.
Your favorite things to wear at home? Sleep pants and a sweatshirt.
If you could be immortal or have an extremely long life span which would you pick and why? If I am immortal then I would have an extremely long life span. I choose to live forever.
Tell us about something positive you have done for yourself or someone recently. I purchased a new winter coat last week.
One thing you like about your appearance? I have a nice smile.
Something that makes you feel better after a hard day? Seeing my dog as she greets me at the door wagging her stubby tail.
If you have one, name a favorite book; movie. My favorite book and favorite movie are the same....Gone With The Wind.
December 10, 2016
Human Rights Day
On this day in 1948, the United Nations adopted a universal set of
human rights that apply to all of us. Help to honor this milestone
by working towards creating a more free and equal world.
December 9, 2016
eCard of the Week #169: Grief Is Like Living Two Lives
Grief is like living two lives.
One is where you "pretend" everything
is alright, and the other is where your
heart silently screams in pain.
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