As I sit here, watching the first snowfall of the season drift gently down upon our wee bit of earth, I reflect on the blessings we have received this past year: health, happiness, our family and friends and the newest additions to our family, Spike and Sluggo, our rescue kitties.
Our joy these days comes in the simple things, a toasty fire in the wood stove, a trip to visit with our parents, the children and the grandchildren, a purring cat on our laps, the arrival of the first hummingbirds in spring, the sighting of the eagles overhead and picnics on the island after a long hike or kayak paddle. Life is truly good!
This past April, we journeyed south to visit with Sandy’s Mom and Dad in Louisville, and as usual, we found them in fine fettle, their busy life never leaving time for a dull moment.
We then headed south to visit with Brian, Amy and the two grandkids, Ashton and Kaiya. What a fun time we had with them. It was Easter weekend, so we had an Easter egg hunt and they helped prepare dinner with Grandma. We also planted a small green bean garden so the kids could watch the beans climb the pole.
Brian looks a wee bit pooped after a pumpkin carving session with the kids!
Our beautiful daughter in law Amy, however, always looks relaxed.
Dr Ashton will surely specialize in surgery - he's such a cut up!
The Divine Ms. Kaiya
Jason and our beautiful daughter in law, April were unfortunately unable to visit with us this year, but we are looking forward to seeing them soon.
Spike and Sluggo fill our lives with laughter, love and lots of purring. Spike adopted us this past August when he came trotting down our driveway, skinny, hungry and in desperate need for some love. He has turned into a very handsome cat. Sluggo came to us from the Ark pet shelter in Cherryfield. We just went there to look, but this little fella ran up to us and immediately melted our hearts. He and Spike are best of friends these days.
John's sister, Dinah, brother in law, Bob, nephew, Chad and his lovely wife, Lora came out for a visit over the Memorial Day weekend, bringing some pretty warm weather with them.
We hope your year has been a good one and as always, we wish you the very merriest of Christmases and a happy and properous New Year!
Love and Warm Hugs to All,
John, Sandy, Spike and Sluggo
