Poor McCloud

Poor McCloud developed a “hot spot” possibly from a spider bite over the weekend. He had to have the area shaved and he’s now on a round of antibiotics and a topical spray. Dr Weaver says he’ll live, lol! He’s in good spirits and is resting comfortably.

Thanksgiving 2010

Kristi and Pete cooking up a storm.

The Bird.

Maddy making her world famous place cards!

My place card.

Dinner is served (before)

OMG I was so full!!! (after)

Papa Judd had a good day.

Dinner table all set for us.

Gram, Gab, Joe and lots of food.

Papa Judd and Beth enjoying the day.

Julia Child!

What a perfect day making homemade chicken soup, a chocolate trifle and watching Julia Child on the Cooking Channel making Turkey Orloff while using 20 pounds of butter, lol!

Thanksgiving Trifle!



Yesterday I made our world famous “Better than Sex Chocolate Trifle” for Thanksgiving dessert. It is a real favorite of the family on holidays!

Good Lord he's cute asleep!

Marco was a tired boy after his morning walk yesterday. He really does smell like warm buttered popcorn when he sleeps, lol!

CVS Christmas Decorations

I spent last week helping out in a CVS store with a newly promoted manager putting up Christmas decorations and helping clean up a much unorganized store.

Snowman Display.

Santa Display.

Bear and Elf display. This was my favorite.

A very clean storage loft area!





UFO in Woodstock!!!

While walking Marco a day or so ago we had to hurry home to avoid this storm front rushing across our area. I took this picture of the storm front and not until posting it to our blog did I notice the “object” hovering over the house at the far end of the street! You’ll have to click to enlarge the photo to see it clearly. You’ll note that it is about the same size as the home below! Want to take a guess?

Grams Halloween Dogs!

Gadget dressed as a Turtle!

A Banana Split Dog, lol!

Oak Tree Chips

Evidently Marco has decided that the falling oak leaves make pretty tasty chips, lol! Now with Jackson trying to eat all the chest nuts falling from the trees I shouldn’t have to rake a bit this season!

Fall Colors

A few more fall pictures.

Sudden Hail Storm

Marco and I had to hurry home from our walk a few days ago when a sudden storm rushed over our area. We were only home a few minutes when we were pelted with hail!

After a day in the sun!

After a full day in the sun the boys decided to watch a movie and take a nap!

A Sunny Day

Marco and Jackson took full advantage of our sunny weekend to catch up on their tan!