Some Activities I Enjoy!

 Playing with my Aunt Wheezy.

 Seeing the ducks at the Arboretum.

 Begging for a piece of banana.

 Sun bathing.

 Roxy and me waiting for our moms to finish working downstairs.

 Resting with Roxy and Bear.

 Chilling in the shade with Bear and Roxy.

 Getting hugs from Aunt Wheezy.

 Just being cute!

 Watching our moms work in the yard.

 Inspecting the flowers before a funeral.

 LOVE laying by the heater.

 Saying hi to Mitty Kitty.

 Giving Aunt Wheezy kisses!

 I LOVE running in Aunt Wheezy and Uncle Greg's pasture!

 Hopping Aunt Wheezy drops some food!

Riding in Target!

Meeting New Friends

A couple days after I got to my new home, my mom's best friend, Tess (Aunt Wheezy) came by and brought one of her dogs, Roxy (Roo).  A few days later, we went to Aunt Wheezy's house and met her other dog, Bear.  I immediately liked them!  A few weeks later, I got to meet mom's friends Jill and Tom.  We met at a local park and I got to play with her dogs.  One of my favorite games is to be chased by other dogs and they liked to chase me.  We had a lot of fun!!!!

My New Mom and Home

On August 27, 2013, I got my new forever home!  My new mom, Vera, traveled a little over an hour to meet me.  When she arrived, she knelt down and let me go to her.  I instantly liked that because she let me work on my own terms.  It didn't take me long.  I went right to her.  After petting me for a little bit, she went to the couch to sit down.  I followed her and sat next to her feet.  She asked my other mom if I could get up on the couch.  Of course I was allowed up there!  I sat right next to Vera, put my head on her lap and gave her my signature look of "I am cute, please take me home with you.".  She fell for it!!!  After she decided to take me home, she found out that a few other people had gone to meet me and I wouldn't have anything to do with them.  I was waiting for just the right person and found her!

The car ride home was a little scary.  I wasn't sure how long it would take or exactly where I was going.  Once I got to my home, I quickly became comfortable and knew I would like it.  She even let me sleep in her bed with her so I could feel better and bond faster!

Here are a few pictures from my first few days.

New Pick Up Truck!

When I last updated my blog, it sounded as if I was not going to get the vehicle of my dreams for a LONG time.  Well, that was then, this is now!  Circumstances changed, opportunity arose and here I am, celebrating the purchase of my brand new, F150 (4X4; V-8; "Pale Adobe" color) pick up truck.

I have to admit, I am in L-O-V-E!!!

 

 

 

Since I can't have one of these...

...YET!

For now I am WAY happy with this new beauty!

As most (if not all) of you know, I have done a few (OK, five - so far) century (100 mile) bike rides and I plan to do many more century rides.  I have also set a goal to do a double century (YES, that is 200 miles in ONE DAY -and, YES, I know I am slightly crazy!) in May 2013.

I have been doing said rides on a beginners road bike.  For a while now, I have been thinking about upgrading, so I began looking at the local bike shops and getting information from several people.  After lots of research, I decided on the above pictured bike.  It is a "Specialized Roubaix".  I got it on Friday evening and have taken out for a 30 mile and a 45 mile ride so far.  Let me tell you, it rides GREAT!

Goldilocks - Boise, ID

On Saturday, July 14th, Brenda and I participated in the Goldilocks All Women's bike ride in Boise.  Brenda rode the 40-mile route and I rode the 100-mile route.  Brenda was amazing, completing her ride in 4 hours including stops (and including morning sickness and pregnancy fatigue!!!)!  I completed my ride with a time of 7 hours ride time and 8 hours, 15 minutes total time!  It was a beautiful day and the the support stops and staff were wonderful!!!

Brenda and I before the ride.

Me just before the start of the ride.

Beautiful sunrise!

Some of the scenery.

Some of the scenery.

Some of the scenery.

Brenda's cheering crew (Neal was there also - You do not see him since he was the one taking all the pictures!!!

The cheering squad!

Brenda coming into the finish!

Brenda finishing with her boys cheering her on!

Brenda at the finish line!

Brenda at the finish line (Andrew and Bauer had already gone home to take naps)!

Brenda, Keagan and Deker (and Neal behind the camera) waiting for me come into the finish!

Keagan and Deker waving their "Team Smith" flags!

Me coming into the finish!

Deker cheering me on as I come to the finish line!

Brenda and I after I finished!

Me at the finish line!

Keagan, Deker and I after I finished!

Google Earth Image of the route!