HI HO, HI HO, IT'S OFF TO MAYO I GO

Packing for a trip that you really want to take can be daunting enough, but packing to go somewhere that you really don't want to go is a down right overwhelming task. How do you pack for a trip to the hospital, where you have no idea what's going to be done, or how long it will take. Humm, I guess my method of throw a little of this in, and a little of that, some sweats and be done with it is all that a girl can do. I hope I don't need a fraction of what I have tucked so neatly into my suitcase; that some brainiac finds exactly what's wrong in record time, with little prodding or poking around. Ahh, that would be the cherry on my cake! But, for now...it's off to the Mayo I go, with prayers for answers to my mystery
ills. See you on the flip side!!

WISHING YOU RAINBOWS

Who other than a dog could make our rainbows even bigger and brighter?? Sending you doggie rainbows to brighten your day!

INTO EACH LIFE A LITTLE RAIN MUST FALL

It's no secret that we who live here in Tennessee have been dealt a soggy hand this past weekend. Over 15 inches of rain fell, leaving most of Nashville and surrounding areas under up to twenty feet of water or more. We were fortunate, we live high up on a bluff, and escaped the epic floods that so many fell victim to. It has been particularly sad, because so many lives were lost. While safe and sound here at the Goode house, the rain certainly sent us all into a gloomy funk. The dogs didn't crawl out of their nests for two days, Hubby and I did little other than watch the drama that was occurring unfold on the local news station, and we also took time to counted our blessings.
It's all been quite surreal. The rivers have finally crested, and the water is starting to recede, now the real work starts and harsh reality sets in. It's times like these that really put a lot of things in our personal lives into perspective. We may have our troubles, and might be traveling some rough roads, but we are in our air conditioned home, with plenty of food, electricity, a comfortable bed to sleep in, and best of all each other. Even though the rains are pouring down regarding health issues here, the sun is shining brightly in so many other ways. As the old adage goes...into each life a little rain must fall.

BIRTHDAY GIRL

Blow out the candles, and make a big wish!! Today is Princess Sedona's 10th birthday. She is this family's four legged redhead, in the form of a very cute, and sweet dachshund. She is without question the ruler of our home. She, like the other dogs in this house, allow us to live here. At the ripe old age of 10, she has invested a great amount of time and energy into training us well. We obey her every command on demand. When asked about what she would like to have for her special celebration dinner, she didn't have to think very long at all. Bacon, popcorn, watermelon and ice cream, enjoyed separately or all at once, how ever we wanted to serve it up. What the Princess wants, the Princess gets. It's small payment for the life, joy, humor, and dedicated companionship she has selflessly given to us day after day. She has survived life threatening illnesses, evil dog attacks, snake bites and numerous other serious injuries, all without as much as a whimper or a whine. She is one tough old girl. When asked what she attributed her long happy life to, she simply said "being loved". Happy 10th Birthday Sedona!! May the next 10 years be just as sweet!! We love you lil girl. Thank you for taking such good care of us!! XXXOOO

GENIUS

Redneck bidet...ya gotta admit, pretty inventive!!

RARE HIDEN REDHEAD

There just has to be a redhead hiding under there!!

DRIVING MISS CRAZY

My husband believes the defensive driving lessons I took didn't do much to improve my driving skills. I beg to differ. You see, this is exactly what I meant to do , at the exact place I meant to do it. I call it perfection!!