I Love these People!

I mentioned in a previous post about my friend who was in a motorcycle accident. They were featured on the news last night.

Vacation Cut Short

It's with a sad heart that I post today. The wonderful visit I was having with my family from San Diego was cut short.

Late last night, my Uncle "Bub" Charles, passed away from a massive heart attack. He was 60 years old and leaves behind a wonderful wife, two children, a few grand children and brand new great-grandchild. He was a nice man and I have many fond memories of him throughout my life. I will forever be thankful for him and all that he has done for my mom ever since my own Dad died 12 years ago.

My aunt Cora(his sister)and her family decided that since they were already 1/3rd of the way there, they would hop in the van and drive the rest of the way for the funeral. My uncle Glen will even be performing the service for Bub. I would've love to go with them...but it just didn't work out for me.

While Cora and Glen were loading the van for the trip, I took the kids to the park and let them play. I also snapped some cute pictures. Even though the kids are technically my cousins....I am their "Aunt JJ" and we all had a wonderful time. I miss them already!

Family Time

Sorry I've been slack lately on my blogging. I've been busy preparing for a visit from my family that lives in San Diego. They arrived on Friday and we've been having a wonderful time. Here is a picture from this weekends trip to Ouray...can you see Ron, Heather and my niece at the bottom of the waterfall?? I'll be back soon!

We Miss Daddy

Daddy is away for work in Denver this week.

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Introducing...

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...the newest "official" member of my extended family!!

My favorite aunt, who is more like a sister to me....she is only 8 years older than me, adopted her second child this week!! Cora and her amazing husband Glen are now the official parents of two!! They make the cutest family!! They've faced many ups and downs with these two, but the Lord has given them the strength to get through!

I so wish I could've been in California for this special day! I love you guys!!

It's Official!! The Cirka Family is GROWING!!

OK, NO......I am NOT pregnant! But we are adopting......well, sort-of! Sorry to mislead you, LOL!

This Saturday we will be welcoming our newest addition to our family! His name is Cash and he is a 2 year old Red AKC Greyhound and such a sweetheart! Actually, his official name is Windrock Ring of Fire, but his nickname is Cash. (For Johnny Cash that sings the song "Ring of Fire", but I like to think it is for the amazing amount of cash we are spending on him!! I NEVER thought we would pay this much for a dog!) He will be competing in his last show this weekend and then we will get to take him home as he will be officially RETIRED! We are planning on going to the show to see him, so I'll be sure to take pictures!!

Cash came for a visit yesterday and didn't want to leave, LOL!! He is so well behaved! No jumping or barking, his is housebroken and listens better than Heather!! He is even GREAT with Heather and listens to most of her commands! Here are some pictures of his visit. He seems to really like Ron!

Now, I just need to get used to the sheer SIZE of him!! He is HUGE! Totally NOT what I expected when we started dog shopping! There seems to be many misconceptions on the Greyhound breed. Everyone seems to think they are hyper and require a lot of attention. Actually they are NOT! I once read a description that called the Greyhound "The worlds fastest couch potato!" He is basically a huge cat! And speaking of cats....boy did my Nola give me a dirty look when he left yesterday! LOL!! The old lady will definately need some time to get accustomed to Cash. But the breeder thinks that he will do GREAT with her.

So, this new addition should help ME get accustomed to being alone most of the day. He loves to travel in the car, so you can bet he will be making many trips with me around town! Plus, he should help with any "baby fever" I may get now that my only child is in school all day!

Thanks for letting me share my big announcement! Anyone else have a Greyhound? Now I need to go make a vet appointment for him and go price shopping for kennels and dog supplies today!

VACATION!

Well, it is time for a much needed family vacation at the Cirka home. We will be leaving early in the morning for a long drive across the country. Our final destination will be Pittsburgh, PA on August 1st to visit both sides of our family! I can't wait to see everyone! We did just see Grandama and Pap Cirka in May, but we haven't seen Grandma Chalupiak since November! And aunt Linda and the cousins since March 2007!!!! I can't wait to see how much they've grown!

We will be making a pit stop in Ohio and spending three nights at Campers Villiage at Cedar Point. We plan on spending one day at Cear Point Amusement Park and one day at Soak City! I can't wait to see Heather's face when she sees all the rides and fun she is going to have! Too bad she is just an inch shy of riding all the BIG rides!

And yes, we will be taking our old 1978 MotorHome, I have an "are we there yet?" bag of goodies to be given each time we hear those aweful words, and lots of food and movies! Oh yeah.....and my box of yarn! LOL!! I hope I brought enough! Well, maybe I shouldn't "bring enough" and have to keep my eye out for yarn stores?? Hmmmmm????

I'll post more upon my return!

What we did yesterday!

Hiked up to Delicate Arch in Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah!

Happy Easter!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

From my family to yours!

Thought I would list a few things I am thankful for this year.

1. My family. Even thought most of them are far away, they have made me who I am today and for them I am greatful.

2. GOD. I am thankful that he is forgiving and loves me just the way I am.

3. My Friends. Like I said in #1, my family is far away, so my friends tend to take their place.

4. My husband. For showing me what love is really supposed to be like.

5. Yarn.......need I go into detail here, LOL!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Feel free to add some things you are thankful for in the comments. I'd love to hear them!

Isn't she lovely???

The family went hiking yesterday and had a really nice time. We haven't done things as a family in a long time....been so busy lately. I snapped this picture of Heather sitting on a rock at the trailhead and just LOVE it!! She is getting so big....hard to believe she will be 5 next month!

Lookie what we got!!

We are having a blast with our new toy!