Volunteering

December 7, 2011 By Jodi

A few months back I wrote a post where I committed to volunteering my time in some way to help animals. At the time I wasn’t sure where my energy was going but I wanted to do something.

Since that time I’ve become involved with Our Companions.

If you haven’t heard of Our Companions, check out their website. They will be breaking ground very soon on a new animal rescue and sanctuary. What I love most about this sanctuary is the dogs and cats will be housed in a home like setting, much less stressful than traditional shelters.

When I first went to the orientation I had to hold myself back from signing up for everything! One thing I signed up for was events, so I was super excited when an e-mail went out asking for volunteers to help distribute wreaths for the annual wreath sale.

My shift was Sunday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. I knew it was an outdoor event and that there was the possibility that I would be sitting around for long stretches of time with nothing to do, so I brought my bag all loaded up with fun things to do.

I was right, after about an hour our mentor left Sandy and I there to hand out wreaths. It was a pretty easy job seeing the wreaths were pre-paid. All we did was check off their name and hand them their wreaths.

But don’t be too disappointed, that wasn’t the only thing I signed up for. 😉

Look for a post either Sunday or Monday with another bit of exciting news regarding my volunteering.

Road Trip

December 6, 2011 By Jodi

Sunday during our morning walk, I was snapping away with the camera, when Hubby said “Look, the Arch.”

Sure enough, when I looked up some trees had bent together forming an arch.

While not the St. Louis archway to the west, it could certainly be the arch to adventure.

I started to think back to the other photos I had taken, and thought maybe I could associate different sights in our little neck of the woods with other American landmarks.

So without further ado and in no particular order here our the landmarks we saw on our walk.

While not Pike’s Peak….

It is still a small mountain and worth climbing.

While not the Golden Gate Bridge…

I can certainly imagine something using this as a bridge when the wash is full.

While not the Grand Canyon…….

We can look down and imagine mules carrying tourists down to the bottom.

While not the Oregon Trail…..

It certainly looks like some type of fur trading is taking place here.

While not the mighty Mississippi or Niagara Falls…..

This little stream made a lovely little tinkling noise.

What types of landmarks have you found around you?

And before I let you go, a quick update on the one year anniversary drawing.

The anniversary contest ended Sunday evening, and at that time I had 17 comments.

I went to Random.org and put in 1 – 17 and was given the number 7. I counted down to the 7^th comment and our winner is…..SASSYKASSY!!

Sassy, send me an e-mail and let me know if you want treats or toys for your babies, as well as your mailing address.

Dearest Blog

December 4, 2011 By Jodi

I mentioned last night that the blog received the Liebster Award, from our friend Bassas over at Bassas Blog.

Apparently Liebster is German for dearest. The Liebster is to recognize and gain exposure for lesser known blogs. (Less than 200 followers.).

The rules for the Liebster Award are:

1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.

I really want to thank Bassas for this award, the write-up describing my blog was one of the sweetest things ever said about this blog and I’m so honored and humbled by this award.

2. Reveal your top five picks {with less than 200 readers} and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

I’ve thought about this for the better part of 24 hours, while I love all of your blogs, I am only allowed to present it to five, so in no particular order here are my five picks

2 Brown Dawgs

Shoes On The Wrong Feet

Misty Shores

Donna and the Dogs

Gone For A Walk