smile . . .

. . . it's friday!

stumbled into this pic going through family archives.

i don't know how this image managed to slip through the cracks,

but it made my day. how can you not smile looking at that cute face:)

mitch: "mom, that looks like a grandpa"

happy friday. happy spring. happy day.

farewell

Aspen 1996-2011

Our sweet kitty died this last Saturday. She has been with us for 15 years! She was a birthday gift to me on my first birthday two weeks after we were married. She has been there through every move, six new babies, lots of learning, and a whole lot of living. She will be missed around here.

Carter was mowing the lawn on Saturday and discovered Aspen in the grass. It looks as if she was walking along and just fell over dead. She looked perfect . . . no wounds or anything. We knew her days were limited, but I expected her to get sick and slowly decline. Even though this came sudden and unexpected, I am glad we didn't have to make any decisions regarding her life.

For Family Home Evening last night, we had a little funeral for our faithful friend. After dinner the site was chosen, the hole was dug, and we laid our kitty to rest.

Changes are hard. What a gift this little life has been to our family. And now, we move on with her memory and spunky personality always in our hearts.

After the burial, we all shared stories and memories of Aspen. It was a sweet bonding time for our family. I prepared a little slideshow to share with my kids. It may seem silly, but it was fun for me to look back through the years and be reminded of all the life we have lived. Time sure does fly by! We are all so blessed.

window to the soul

The light of the body is the eye; if, therefore,

thine eye be single, thy whole

body shall be full of light.

3 Nephi 13:22