Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs like Molly the sweet Bassett Hound and Toby the Border Collie visit hospitals, nursing homes and our library where kids can read to them. What comfort they provide.

I don't know about you, but I sure enjoy a little canine therapy. There ~ don't you feel better already??

Bentley, maybe we should take you to therapy dog training classes. You love everyone!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Halloween on Historic Harrison Boulevard

Tomorrow is Halloween and in Boise's Historic North End ~ Halloween is celebrated in a big way ~ especially on Harrison Boulevard. Homes are preparing their decorations in anticipation of a big crowd. The entire boulevard is blocked off to traffic as hundreds of children from the Treasure Valley flock the street for Halloween fun!

Historic homes are decorated with spooky graveyards.

Neighbors compete for the most creative decorations. What appears to be just a couple of carved pumpkins leads to a front porch filled with....

Lots and lots of carved pumpkins with two mummies guarding the the front door!!!

Up the street are ghosts and goblins ....

Enter at your own risk!!!

The spirit of Halloween is everywhere!!!

Oooh ... look out for this entrance!!!

There is a spooky castle on this street .... and watch out for the fire breathing dragon!!

Watch out for that castle wall!!!

Ghosts are everywhere and while kids will be delighted ...

I am thinking that some parents may end up feeling like this poor skeleton ....

Ready to go home and take a nap!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Thanks for taking a spooky tour of my neighborhood.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween

Lots of love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Treasured Memories

The last four months have been tough ones for me. First, I lost my Daddy in June. On September 4th a co-worker and friend of mine died very suddenly. Last Thursday a close family friend also passed away very suddenly.

Time passes so very quickly. There are memories of loved ones now gone, but never forgotten. On November 17th my very favorite Aunt Susan goes into the hospital for open heart surgery to repair two heart valves. It's a serious surgery, but one that must be done because if it is not ~ she will die.

Treasure those you love. Spend time with them and let them know how much you care. Time passes too quickly.

I'm taking the time right now to let all of you who visit my little blog to know how much your friendship has come to mean to me. Blogging is so much more than just showing pics of our latest decorating projects or sharing recipes, etc. It's a way to reach out to new friends and old. It's a way to create precious, treasured memories.

Thank You!!

Lots of love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

The Warmth of Autumn

The temperatures here have really cooled off. We even had a dusting of snow on the mountains just above our city. Halloween will be here this Sunday and the houses on our streets are decorated to greet the little visitors. I have a vintage card to share with you and ...

A festive centerpiece on the table. While I brew a cup of cinnamon stick tea, stop by and visit Suzanne for Vintage Thingie Thursday.

Just think Bentley, in a few days there will be lots of kids visiting our cottage. I know how much you love to see all of your little friends!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

It's Monday

It might be a cold, wet and dreary Monday ~ but this happy little Mary Engelbreit image is putting a smile on my face. Have a Happy ME Monday everyone and be sure to stop by to visit Vicki aka the Cherry Chick for ME Monday!

Okay Bentley, let's put on your little yellow slicker and head outside for walkies!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo