Squaw Creek:

Yesterday, Mike and I took a day trip up to Squaw Creek. Squaw Creek is located in the NE corner of Mo and we make our annual trip up to see the waterfowl migration. Yesterday we witnessed over 200,000 Snows and Blues which you see in the picture below. We also saw thousands of Mallards, Pintails, Shovelers, Teal and several Canvasbacks. We also saw 6 American Eagles and I was able to add the Green Heron to my life list of sightings. We also saw about 20 deer. I absolutely love "birding" and wish I could spend more time enjoying the wonders of nature. We just had a fabulous day at Squaw Creek and all that it cost us was gasoline money.

 

Hard work finally pays off!

 

Hip -Hip Hooray!

 

It All Comes Down to Today!

It is such a sad commentary that so few people take a few minutes to vote - Middle America needs to stand up and be heard today - Everyone get off your duffer and go VOTE!!!!

The Joy of Grandson's:

Fall pictures of Grandson's are always fun. Tanner and Paxton are brothers and they are our son's boys. Sam,our daughter's son, is shown at his Halloween party that I was fortunate enough to attend - it was really fun getting to be a room parent again. I got to read the not-so spooky Halloween story to the class - I had a blast.

Sam - Age 5 - Halloween Party

 

Paxton - Age 8

 

Tanner - Age 4

Happy Monday!

 

Regular Camping Season over:

We spent the weekend winterizing our camper down at Bennett Spring. I just can't believe the season has come to a close. I may just have to go down this winter for Catch and Release (water or no!). It seems like March 1st is a long way away!

End of the Season: October 2006

 

Wind Rush Farms:

I have just had the most fabulous weekend - I was fortunate enough to be one of 14 women chosen to be a participant in the Casting for Recovery weekend. It was so relaxing, beautiful and such a renewal time. I was probably the oldest participant and some were as young as 35. It was wonderful being with women that had walked the cancer walk like I have. My heart really broke for those young mothers with small children - but we all came away with a renewed spirit and hope. I really believe I have made some new, life long friends. They gave me courage to face any future trials and it was so rewarding to know they all believed in our wonderous God!
I will certainly will continue to support this fantastic program!

Casting For Recovery Weekend Retreat:

 

 

Don't Forget - Oct. is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

 

Casting for Recovery:

October 20, 21, and 22nd: I have been chosen to attend a special Fly Fishing weekend for Women that have survived Breast Cancer. The weekend will be held near St.James Mo. at a place called Wind Rush Farms Trout Stream. It will be a weekend filled with flyfishing, support for survivors of Breast Cancer and just a whole lot of fellowship. I am really excited about being chosen to attend this year - last year I was an alternate, but didn't get to go.
I am so proud to say that I am a 5 year Breast Cancer survivor and that I feel wonderful.
Flyfishing is a really good form of therapy for my type of surgery, plus it is so much fun. Wow! A whole weekend of free flyfishing and being with other survivors - it should be fantastic!

 

Here's my thoughts on today's 1 Hour News Conference!

 

Amazing what makeup can do these days!