Resemblance?

Resemblance? You decide!

Princess Peanut, aka Margo Fargo, aka Margoo, aka Sissy-roo...

We love this little squishy cheeks!! But, it's a wonder she knows her name at all..."Hey Margo!"

Margo's world...

What Am I???

* I'm the size of a cat

* I'm solitary and nocturnal - usually slow moving

* I Hiss and growl and show my 50 teeth when frightened; but in reality I'm gentle and placid

* I like to eat insects, snails, rodents, berries, over ripe fruit, grasses and leaves

* I can adapt wherever there is water, food and shelter. I'm at home in trees. Although I do use my tail to help stabilize myself, I do not hang by it!

* I'm the only North America marsupial

WHAT AM I?

Guess who was in our redwood tree in the back yard??? That is Cliff's hat and he's holding the flashlight on our visitor two nights ago.

Here is a closer look...Cliff went outside to get some firewood and our dog ran over to the tree. She didn't bark (which was strange...hope they are not friends...I really don't want a pet opossum in my back yard), but Cliff noticed the branches of the redwood moving, so he got his flashlight. Thank goodness it didn't hiss or growl at us or I would have screamed and ran as fast as my short and stout legs would carry me!

My Baby's 21!!!

It has been our tradition for family member birthdays, to choose your birthday dinner meal and dessert. Even though we do not promote drinking, I imagined that we (the parents of our now 21 year old baby) would be the first to buy her a drink with her meal out. We had talked about going out for her dinner meal, but she chose to stay home and have a turkey dinner prepared for her along with her favorite dessert, cheesecake! So, that is exactly what we did! No alcohol was served and no alcohol was asked for. So is it possible that our young adults are making better choices or is it very wishful thinking from a parent's perspective?

It's just pitiful...I had forgotten to get candles, and so my baby got the left over (unused) candles from years past. She was not at all put off by it.

After we were totally stuffed with turkey dinner and cheesecake, an old classic movie was in order. When our children were younger, we felt it important to choose well when choosing TV programs and movies. Classics became a favorite in our household, and so our baby chose one of the movies in a set received for her birthday.


And so, she continues to grow...up...grow...older...and continues to shine her free spirited, zany, quirky, beautiful personality. Happy Birthday Lacee Noel! We love you!!!

Lucy?

Pretty in Pink

Need I say more???

Today's Afternoon Drive

The Merced National Wildlife Refuge is only about 15 miles from us...

An observation point
Mr. Yokley!
Mr. Hawk!
Miss Egret!

Sad eyed avocet...

Another hawk...a young hawk?

Great Blue Heron

Take off...

Ground Squirrel

Path to the last observation point...

It was a wonderful afternoon...nothing better than seeing and experiencing wildlife in the wild!

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Who is Gayle Yokley? 1) How many siblings do I have? 2 5 6 4

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WELCOME 2009

I welcome 2009...as many of us do. New beginnings, it is, and it seems it's the most logical time to start something over or new. I have all good intentions of exercising more and eating less, like the other millions of people out there (maybe even billions). Don't we all want to better ourselves? Health is becoming such an issue these days...getting older...health care costs on the rise. Not only do I want to become a healthier me, but also make an effort to develop a healthier relationship with God. Love God, love others...pretty much covers our reason for living...simple yet profound at the same time! So, God first and then I hope to be more resolute in paying it forward...having a keen awareness of those little things I can do for others showing God's kindness. As one blogger put it, "I want to do something good everyday!" Blessings to all this New Year!!

Our Family in B & W

Here is family in black in white...what we do in our home...eat left over crab from Christmas..."Would someone wash those dishes? You're embarrassing me!!"

Looking to see if there is anything else left over from Christmas since some family members don't like crab...

"Hummm, what's baby eating?"

Some not worrying what there is to eat when you have a headless Spiderman riding a tractor to play with...

Shocking...Pink...Rubber Boots!!

These, my friends, are my beloved new shocking pink rubber boots...I had them requested on my Santa's list this year. Take a good look at 'em! Aren't they just the cutest?? Aren't they just calling a person to the garden, or the barn, or the snow somewhere in winter wonderland??

They are not only very flexible, but oh so comfy!
Why, they are ready to take off and do their job...protecting my tooties from the wet, the cold, the muddy terrain...

On your mark...

Get set...

Go!!

Oh, yeah...Maycin slipped his little 6 year old feet into them for a test drive!

Birthday Wishes

Having a birthday so close to Christmas sometimes is...well, not noticed much. But, I have to tell you that my family and friends pulled through yesterday, to make sure I knew I was loved on my special day (thank you, everyone). My first call was a complete and personally sung "Happy Birthday" song from my 92 year old father! It was totally a cherished moment for me, causing me to laugh and cry at the same time. Mom then got on the phone to wish me a happy birthday as well and we chatted (of course!!). Here I am...?? years old, and I feel a child's spirit when my parents lavish wishes on me...Nothing better, people...Thanks, Mom & Dad! You're the best!!! (photo of Dad taken July 2008)

Christmas Remembered

I knew it was going to be a different Christmas...a wonderful Christmas...of little voices ringing chimes of "Jingle Bells" Christmas...A Christmas that melts all worry and elevates all hope...A Christmas to share stories and consume pounds of sugary goodness. A Christmas that weaves His love in and out of conversations. A Christmas of acceptance and of family and friends...of reminiscing...of captured moments. A Christmas of play...of rising decibels in laughter. A Christmas that deepens relationships. A complete and wonderful Christmas! We are truly blessed!!