Happy Easter, Everyone!

Wishing you all an Easter filled
With favorite traditions
And happy new memories,
But most of all, an Easter
That renews your faith,
Uplifts your spirit,
And fills your heart with joy.

May you meet every challenge you are faced with,
Recognize every golden opportunity,
And be blessed with the knowledge
That you have the ability to make every day special.
May you have enough material wealth to meet your needs,
While never forgetting that the real treasures of life
Are the loved ones and friends.

Wishing you a glorious Easter!

credits:  Vintage Easter QP freebie by Indigo Designs
Cross freebie from Studio Flergs



Kara's Winning Barrel Racing Form!

Kara continues to do well in her horse riding competitions.  The following is from a barrel racing competion she entered at the Buckeye Equestrian Center on April 3, 2011:



Credits:   Paperstack freebie by Jenn's Creations using "On The Frontier" kit by Kellybell Designs.
Craft Alpha by Aziko Designs.



Credits: "6k74" kit by Flergs at Scrapbookgraphics.

Credits:  "6k74" kit by Flergs at Scrapbookgraphics.

Sundance Fun Raiser Golf Tournament - Jan. 15

The charity golf tournament organized by both the Sundance Men's and Ladies Leagues to benefit many worthwhile local charities under the Community Action Program (CAP) in Buckeye is now over and we can breathe a great big sigh of relief--it was a hugh success.  It took the efforts of many wonderful volunteers for the event to come together but in the end, it was SO worth it. Here are a few highlights from the event.

Awesome Riding, Kara and Kegan!

Both Kara and Kegan Lindsay competed in the Wickenburg Saddle Club Buckle Series on November 13th.  It was Kegan's first competition and he performed like a true veteran--got 2nd place in his division.   Kara managed to snag 1st place in hers. 

credits:  Some elements from "Rag Tag Cowboy" scrapkit by Dani Mogstad



credits:  "Ragtag Cowboy" scrapkit by Dani Mogstad

credits:  "Ragtag Cowboy" scrapkit by Dani Mogstad

Happy Thanksgiving!

May the bounty of the season fill your heart and your home.

Go, Kara, Go!

Kara Lindsay put on another fine barrel racing performance on Annie at Dunn's Arena on October 30th.  I'm glad we were there to cheer her on.  Here's a two page layout of that evening:

Credits:  "Cerise Noir" scrapkit by Studio Flergs guesting at Scrap Matters




Credits:  "Cerise Noir" scrapkit by Studio Flergs guesting at Scrap Matters



Fall has finally arrived...

Well, it's high time I updated the blog with some kind of new entry...don't you think? :-)  Life just somehow seems to get in the way of my being able to sit at the computer long enough to chronicle some of our events.

The weather has been so beautiful here lately, we're spending a lot of time outdoors....playing GOLF!  Sunday Neil and I entered a couples scramble tournament and we were paired up with Doug and Jill, a really fun couple from Loveland, Colorado who have a winter home in our community.   Not only did we enjoy each other's company and playing together, but we ended up "in the money!"   Yep, when it all said and done and the scores were tallied up, we came in 3rd place---1/10th of a point behind 2nd place in a field of 55 players.

Recently I noticed some hummingbirds in the area.  I quickly filled a large feeder and hung it from the column in the gazebo where I could get a good view of the birds that might come to visit.   Within minutes, the first bird arrived to feed and has now made herself at home resting on the branches of my Lady Banks rose bushes and in the desert museum palo verde trees next to the feeder.  She has been so much fun to watch and has allowed me to get within inches of her so that I could take photos of her while she is perched on a branch.   The male hummers, on the other hand, will not sit still long enough for me to get a good photo. 

I believe the hummer in the following pic is a female Costa's hummingbird.  She has a greenish cast on her head and back with several purple spots below her chin. 

Jasmine & Pat Telley's Wedding

Jasmine and Pat Telley, the Bride and Groom
Dan and Chris Veskerna, father and mother of the bride
from Fremont, Nebraska and  winter residents of the Sundance Active Adult Community in Buckeye, AZ

What an absolutely beautiful bride and gorgeous couple!  The reception at the Fountains Ballroom in Iowa was incredible and unique with attention given to every detail.   It definitely had a "WOW" factor that was off the charts.  A magical, Hollywood type,  fun evening that will forever be remembered not only by the bride and groom and our dear friends, Chris and Dan (the parents of the bride), but EVERYONE who attended.

Be sure to view the photos I took (click the linked slideshow in the column on the right).  They are just a small representation of the wedding as compared to some of the amazing professional photos taken by the two photographers that were there to capture the moment.  They put together an awesome photo book that will be printed as well as tons of photos.   You can view both at the following links, however, I'm not sure how long they will be posted:

Wedding Photo Book

 Photos of Jasmine & Pat's Wedding - Fountains Ballroom Photographers

Here are a few layouts I put together:





credits:  "All You Need Is Love" kit & QP's by Natali Design

credits:  "All You Need Is Love" kit & QP's by Natali Design

On My Nature Walk in Nebraska...

It's been a while since I've posted, however, our days have been filled with one thing or another.   The trip to Nebraska was very memorable and we feel fortunate to have such terrific friends there. 

I was lucky enough to capture these wonderful photos while taking a walk near Rainbow Lake...