Starbuck the Cat

Starbucks life on this earth holds two purposes...

1. To sit on his cat condo, and make sure that all is well in the Benson household. He also has an eagle eye view of the wiener dog that won't leave him alone.
2. To guard the door against any intruders, that may try to break into our house ad straighten out the tree skirt that he worked on for hours to get it just the way he wanted it. Thanks for your help kitty cat!

Better late than never...right?

Back in September, Rick took me and Sadie to Ouray Colorado for a few days of relaxation. We rented a Jeep when we got there, and drove around looking at incredible scenery, old abandoned mines, and just enjoying the outdoors. Here's a little of what we got to see...

This is Animas Forks, a cool old ghost town. It was first established in 1873, when people moved into the area to mine gold and silver. the summer population reached around 450 people, but few stayed to brave the harsh winters. Int he 1920's when metal prices fell, the town began it's slow transformation into a ghost town. Sadie had herself convinced that they were haunted....could they be??

This was an abandoned old mine we came across on our way to Animas Forks.

Sadie did a little Mining while we were there, and look what she found!!

My sweet hubby, and the Jeep we rented for the few days we were there.

Beautiful, darling!

The rest of the pictures are just some beautiful places we got to visit while we were gone. Can't wait to go back!

Sunday afternoon, great family, and my favorite little people!

The spooky headless ballerina

Ali dressed up as a U of U cheerleader for Uncle Rick....he was VERY impressed!

Ava and her Cheeto-orange smile

Jocelyn and Ali posing for the camera...both at the same time...holding still....not blinking.....smiling.......MIRACLE!

I got MARRIED.....

Soooo, I guess it's been a while since I have blogged about anything. As you can see, I've been a little busy. I sort of got married!!!! It was kind of fast, but I've never been so happy. Rick and I got married June 24th, and he is the sweetest person in the whole world. I know live in Heber, and have 2 step daughters, Cassie and Sadie, that are sooo sweet. I love spending time with them, and we even have Sadie living with us. I'm also a mom to a cat, and Chloe isn't sure about that whole arrangement, but things are getting better every day. They are friends by day, and arch rivals by night. Life is great!!!!!

Reunited....and it feels so gooooood!

When I flew out to Kansas last year to visit my BFF Conni, we went to the most amazing restaurant. It was called Oklahoma Joes, and it was in the lobby of a gas station. Their BBQ sauce was magically delicious. For my birthday, I got a fed ex package with BBQ sauce, and a tshirt that says "My favorite restaurant is in a gas station" on the back. I hope to make you proud Conni, by using the sauce on some magically delicious ribs, and spilling BBQ sauce down the front of my new white tshirt while eating it! xoxo

My 40th Birthday....

When I got to work this morning, feeling sorry for myself because I had left my 30's for greener pastures, I rounded the corner and this is what I saw. There was even soft funeral music playing in the background. I love my friends!!!! xoxoxo

UPS Man...... why are you so strange?

Here is my package, which was put in a garbage bag and then left under my door mat.

But here is my favorite one. Apparently, shrubs serve not one, but TWO purposes when planted in front of your home. Not only beautification purposes, but package camo as well.....