Wordless Wednesday: Christmas 2011

Sunny Sunday

We have had temps drop to the single digits at night and be in the teens during the day lately.  Right now it is 24 degrees, the warmest it has been in the evening for several days.  Because it has been so cold, Mom was thinking about a work trip she made to Dana Point, CA in August 2012.  

I know a lot of the US is covered by this same cold weather so I thought I would show you some pictures from Mom's trip to make you feel warm and cozy.

These photos were taken on an evening 

Whale Watching Tour.

Watching the sun set while on the ocean was breath taking.

There were lots of pretty sail boats on the water.

  

And, of course, there were dolphins next to the boat. 

Here's a video of the dolphins swimming beside the boat.

Careful, you might get sea sick from Mom's video skills!

If you aren't able to get the video to work, 

please click here to see the video on You Tube.

The whale was off in the distance at first.

It was Blue Whale season.

In this next photo, you will see 

what is known as a Whale Footprint.

See where the water is smooth?  

That is where the whale was.  The oil on his skin changes the way the surface of the water looks. 

Blue Whales are the largest animals on earth!  

Mom feels very fortunate to have seen one during her trip.

In the following video you will be able to see the whale and a whale footprint toward the end of the video.

If you aren't able to get the video to work, 

please click here to see the video on You Tube.

Even though it is late in the day, 

I hope this post helped to make your Sunday Sunny

(I can't figure out why my videos are off center.  Sorry!)

Twix's Flashback Friday: A Lot To Be Thankful For

I have really been missing Twix lately.  I'm so glad I started this blog for her because I can go back and look at all the pictures and stories whenever I want.  Sometimes they make me happy and sometimes they make me sad.  I know only a few of my current followers knew Twix and these posts may not interest some of you who never knew her.  However, it is important to me that she not be forgotten as this blog was started by Twix.  Since we didn't do a Flashback last week, I wanted to post one of her Thanksgiving posts for this week.

Today's Flashback was originally posted on 

November 26, 2009.

I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some time with their family and friends today. When I did my post about my adoption story, it got me to thinking about all the things I have to be thankful for.....

I'm most thankful for treats!

I'm thankful for the ability to play with my toys,
whenever I decide to.

I'm thankful for my Grandma who loves me very much.

I'm thankful for all the silly photos Mom takes of me (sorta).

I'm thankful for clothes to keep me warm since I don't have much fur. (No offense to my feline furiends!)

I'm thankful for blankets left on the couch for me to cuddle up and take a nap in.

I'm thankful for the sunshine that comes through the windows even when it is cold outside.

I'm thankful for living long enough to have all these gray hairs in my beard.

I'm thankful Scooter found a home of his own.

I'm thankful for the ability to go on walks even when I have to wait for the person walking me.

I'm thankful for being able to relax in the sun.

I'm thankful that I get to sleep in the big bed.

I'm thankful for my daddy because he loves me very much.

I'm thankful for my momma because she loves me very much.

I'm thankful that my momma and daddy love each other very much and I get to be a part of their family.

And I'm very thankful for all my blogging furiends who love and support me no matter how silly I am!

Where has Taffy been?

I don't know if anyone noticed but I haven't been around much lately.  Of course, I totally blame this on my mom.  

She said she has been busy doing this:

 (Believe it or not, we had even more than this!)

Do you think I should give her a break since she was addressing all these cards for me?

I'm not too sure about that.  

It seems she should be able to devote all her time to me.

I've already started getting cards in the mail and in my email.  It is so much fun!  This is my first time being in the card exchange.  I've been told about past card exchanges so I'm so glad to be part of it this year. 

What was I doing while Mom was 

getting hand cramps you ask?

Helping, of course! 

Somedog has to lick the bone....

uh, I mean envelopes, right?

Black and White Sunday

I'm Ready!

Bring on the TURKEY!!

Don't forget to spend some time today reflecting on the things you are most thankful for.

I'm most thankful that I have such wonderful furiends and for my adopted family.

Wordless Wednesday: Daddy and Me!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

An Evening Walk

Mom and I went for a walk the other day after she got home from work.  For some unknown reason she brought the camera....she doesn't usually grab it for our evening walks.

First of all, I had to do my most favoritist thing in the world.

As we walked, Mom noticed somebunny being very still....

She was quite shocked that I didn't notice him.

 I was on a mission that did not include bunnies.

Once my mission was complete, we headed home and

on the way I picked up somebunny's scent.

Oh!  He was right here!  Where did he go?

Mom, I am NOT ready to go yet 

so please stop pulling on my leash!

I know you can't smell it but somebunny was here. 

I need time to investigate.

Believe it or not, she told me I was a "Crack head"!  

She did not give me more time to investigate!  

RUDE!

I got my first Christmas card today from Frankie and Ernie! 

Thanks for the card, boys!