Monday, July 6, 2009

Viva La Vitra

I was awakened this a.m. by a gnat that flew up my nostril. I thought that happened only to dead people so I brought out my mirror to check for signs of life. Fortunately, I'm still alive and, as of the 4th, officially in my 55th year (that makes me 54 for those who don't wear flip-flops).

I had a great bday celebre complete with the annual La Veta 4th of July parade (and, no, these photos aren't the same ones as last year's. Just looks like it!).




















Mama Baby! Baby Mama! Thank you very much!














Mayor Mickey







Andy & Waffles at the 4th of July Art in the Park.




























A few weeks back my friend Lynda came for a visit.





The action in La Veta was too much for her....she had to leave early...












I think the Chicken Drop at Francisco Fort's Saloon Night could have been the last straw. She wore herself out trying to get Sadie the chicken to poop on #23.











I was back in CA briefly. It was a whirlwind visit as usual. Not enough time to spend with all my peeps. But I got fed and laughed a lot, which are the only things I really care about!

(besides Waffles, of course!)












I was lucky enough to spend Father's Day with Tom & Steph. Their son Evan prepared some scrumptious ribs! Their home was a semi-casuality of the Jesusita Fire. The landscape was burned up to the edge of the property. Patio furniture, fences, and other items in the yard were destroyed, but the house remained untouched with the exception of some smoke damage. Houses around them burned, some partially, some to the ground. I cannot even begin to fathom their experience.




























































While in CA some of us got together and celebrated Thuy's birthday!! Happy Birthday, Thuy!

























Thuy was dissappointed I didn't wrap Waffles and make her Thuy's gift!






That's all I got for now! lvoe,k