New Year

I have decided to make another attempt at keeping up with the blogger thing again this year.  My first attempt was short lived.  I though it might be nice to share some images I took from the inside looking out.  Of our house that is.  The cold winds of this January winter was reason enough to set up the 70-200 from cozy confines of the sitting room.
Lets see what the new year brings.  I hope to share plenty of adventures with all of those who are willing to be curious. P.

Follow The Leader

DSC_4624-Edit-1, originally uploaded by patriheck.

Not sure who gets more out of the evening runs. The girl or the dog. She blows off excess stress, keeps her heart healthy, and her husband looking. The dog, well she to keeps her heart healthy, her nose sharp, and well quite honestly me full of laughter. It is quite a sight to see these two runing around the freshly mowed path. What a day!

Poke vs. Sammi The Great

Poke on the assault of Sammi The Great!

A break in the action...

Back at it again!!!!

Is this the end for Sam, stay tuned to see who comes out as the victor...

Merry Christmas

Wishing all of our friends and family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year this holiday season. It has been another wonderful year for our family. We have been blessed with good health and infinite happiness. We purhcased our first home - with plenty of room to stretch out, sing and dance, and do all of those things we love to do. It is year two for us as a married couple and wow it just seems to be getting better each day. Happiness is truly a wonderful thing. I would recommend it to anyone.
We also were fortunate enough to take a trip to Las Vegas - thank you Mike and Laurie for sharing that experience with us. We had an amazing time! The Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are places that everyone should have the opportunity to see. Words and pictures do nothing - you just have to see them to really appreciate the beauty.
Thank you again to everyone who has been a part of our lives this past year - your guidance, love and understanding have been greatly appreciated. Let's have some more fun in the new year and see what trouble we can get in to.

Windy days

Up again. My Christmas decorations that is. It seems that ever since I put up my cheery ol decorations to show my holiday glee - the wind has blown like there is no tomorrow. Sure they look nice at first, but man how that wind has blown and blown. Now of course if you like your stocking tethered like old glory - here you go.

I think I will redesign my layout for the holiday season next year, starting with new of course. Certainly it has been great having a home to decorate this year, I love it. Next year though I will be better prepared to battle the torrent winds that blow through our yard.