From Retirement Village to Llama Ranch

Though the Retirement Village was people interesting, the Llama Ranch is animal interesting. There are llama's, alpaca's, miniature donkeys, dogs, cats, and other critters. Its great to be around pets again, Molly (yellow lab), Brewster (dashhound), HC, and DC (cats) keep me entertained. Dogs chase cats, cats trick dogs, all spend hours napping with one eye open to bird feeder. When I don't sink or slip on ice, mud, and other goo from this weather, I will photo the herds.

Barn with horse photo is from 19th St in Winfield!

Young and Old Blue Eyes...

Amazing how blue Pman's eyes are but mine are a close second. He lost 40 lbs. in '07 and looks great-I'm so proud of him and it inspires me.... though a night of pizza wasn't quite the way to start. Did I notice some grey hairs in the new shorter haircut?

A Grandma Great Weekend!

Grandma loved seeing Pman and Bman this weekend. Note the J1 and J2 slackers --- or just taking a break after rearranging furniture. Grandma in fur hat and gloves ready to take on the world! And how did she manage to tower over her tall grandsons?

Fun at Shuffleboard!

And the winner was ----- Pman! Great form by serious players at Shuffleboard!

Late Christmas at J1's

A late Christmas and early New Years at J1's included the seemingly human dogs! The Pman had Bella and J1's Cajun, both rescued dogs enjoyed the celebration. Noticed Pman's trim physique? He ran a Half-Marathon in December and in training for it and his soccer team - lost almost 50 lbs this year! Congratulations and what an inspiration!

More Photo's from J2's

Great mashed potatoes from J2. Snow in hair! The F family and a beautiful Christmas table setting.

Christmas at J2's

Christmas at J2's was a beautiful White Christmas with great food and a very generous Santa. J2 made out like a bandit with made for her Oakley's and an ipod. Lizz got a great new camera I've yet to see photo's from.....hint! Both Corey and Tyler and their "Sara, Sarah's" made for more merriment! I know I gained a few pounds there...... Steve was excellent for highlights and dog news! And the shopping was delightful - in spite of the snow, we made it to the Crown Plaza, Town West, and Oak Park Mall. Fun, fun, fun!