I'm a country girl!

***read aloud with a country twang***

I came across an old John Deere tractor
during one of my evening walks this past month.
These things happen sometimes, when you
live in the great state of Kentucky.

I'm just the right size to operate this type of machinery!

Look out, here I come!

Here's another thing you might find here
in the great state of Kentucky... just a double
barrel shotgun I found in the neighbor's yard.

It don't look like much, but
she sure has a mean kick!

Grasshopper Pie

On very special occasions (ie: when Mommy is
making something super yummy), I like to help
her out in the kitchen! I'm her sous chef!

My primary expertise is in quality control...
or some might call it product sampling.
Either way, I just raise my finger
for a bite at any point in the process.

I am usually made to sign "please" or "more"
or some other nonsense like that. But this
time she asked me to dance for my next bite...
And I thought - WATCH OUT!




I broke out EVERY

LAST

ONE

OF

MY

MOVES!

I'll do anything for Grasshopper Pie!

Golf Lessons

Did you know that I come from a
long heritage of golfers?

Everyone in my family plays golf:
My Daddy & Mommy, Oma & Opa,
Grandmum (used to) & Granddad...
the list goes on.

It is only fitting that Opa bought me
my first set of clubs, a bag, balls and
even some practice holes for putting.

He gave me my first lesson too, naturally.

He explained all the elements and showed
me how to visualize a hole in one.

Proper stance is very important for a good swing.
Lining up the shot...

Back swing.

Push through the ball and follow
through, also very important.

F-O-R-E!

It's not my fault you got in the way of my ball!
I yelled FORE!

I have to admit that my favorite
club is the putter. Because its pink!

Thanks Opa, now I'm ready for the PRO circuit!

I LOVE golf!

Dress Up

We went to Ohio to visit my cousins and
to celebrate Madeline's 8th birthday!

I always have the best time with my cousins!
They have so many cool toys to play with.
But what I loved the most was playing dress up!




Why don't we have any dress up clothes Mom?!

Army dog with butterfly glasses, To The Rescue!

Sometimes its fun to dress down too!

Me and my Ducky

On a recent trip to see Grandmum
and Granddad, I made a new friend.
A ducky named Brio.

Brio was great at playing chase, always nearby
and faithfully following my every step!

My favorite thing about Brio is
his constant quacking, I always
knew he was right behind me!

I can't wait to go back and see him again!
I love you Brio!!!

Zeta Dog

You might remember that I met a

Bella-dog named Zeta this past fall.
I am so sad to tell you that Zeta went to
doggy heaven last week. My family was
devastated. They loved her very much.

What I didn't know, but have since been
educated by my Bella-dog, is that Bella and
Zeta were great doggy friends and Zeta spent
a lot of time with my family before I came along.




She even lived with my family a couple
of times while her family traveled.




She was great at snuggling.

She snuggled anyone or anydog : )

Bella and Zeta played together as
puppies when my family lived in Indiana.



Well, supposedly they played a lot.
All I see are pics of them laying around.






Or waiting at the back door to be let inside!
(as puppies)

(and as doggies)

Lazy Dogs!

But you can tell that they always
had a lot of fun being together!

Even if they were asleep for most of it!

And finally, my favorite picture!
Zeta the Bee!

We love you Zeta and Haase family!

Going on a Drive

The weather has been pretty mild for
February. We are taking full advantage
and getting out as much as possible!

I've got my sun hat on and I'm ready to go!

I LOVE being outside and pointing
to airplanes and all the birds!

I don't like to wait around when I'm ready to go.
But Daddy had to do some maintenance on my car...

Tire pressure - check.
Oil levels - check.
Gasoline - check.
Brakes and lights - check.
OK! Ready to go!!!