A Golden Christmas Gift

Dec.23rd 2004 was a very special day when my dear Miss Beazy Lee, our precious Golden Retriever, came to live with us. She was a surprise Christmas gift at 6 months old and given from the heart of my beloved hubby.

As the story goes, we, as a family have raised 4 Golden Retriever's. There was Bru, Buddie, Beau and now Beazy. She is the only girl we have lived with and she truly is my girly girl. The day she came into my life, she stole my heart away.

Born June 9th 2004, she came into my life at a time when our beloved Beau passed away suddenly at 11 years old. The vet believed he was just old and tired. My hubby and I were heart broken and I said, that's it, no more dogs. I can not go through this again.
However, Best Guy knew better and when he was offered a "pick of the litter Golden" from a fellow associate, he could not pass on the chance to give me a sweet puppy. While she was not meant to replace our Beau, she did give us a reason to give a home to another beautiful fur friend.


Thus the surprise on the 23rd of December. While I cooked and prepared for Christmas and the days to follow, dear hubs went off to pick her up from the vet who had given her 6 months shots, groomed and primped her all pretty, to come and meet her new momma. Remember, I did not know about this as I thought best guy was going to do something at work for a few hours. Back home he came and with him my precious 6 month old puppy. I fell in love instantly and life has not been the same since.


From the start she has loved bird and squirrel watching like in the pic below. She was only 1 years old here and her fur had not grown all out yet or feathered.

Sweet B has always watched TV too and has her favorites, like the Animal Planet and Pet Smart Commercials.

Texas is very hot in the summer months and Miss Beazy so enjoys a swim to cool off or just sit on the steps.

Just look at those pearly whites~~~ she loves to chew on a good dog bone.

A lover of walks and chasing critters. She loves being outside in the park or backyard.

Miss Beazy is now 7 years old and happy and healthy and given us more joy then we could ever imagine. I will always be thankful for the spot she has filled in our hearts and every Christmas I am reminded what a beautiful gift my Best Guy planned for me with a giving heart and much love. Thank you sweetheart.



Merry Christmas from Me and Miss Beazy Lee!

WALKING MISS BEAZY

My golden loves to walk, and on pretty days like this one, we hit the walking trails and park in our neighborhood.




As we took our holiday weekend walk, I caught a few pics of our trails. The trailing walk goes through the woods and over a little bridge, but today we stayed out of that area due to the many mosquitoes flying wild from all our recent rains.



We enjoy our time together, watching nature and enjoying the sunshine. Beazy has been such a blessing in my life, always extending her love and support. She is a loyal companion in all circumstances and a forever friend.
Back to the studio Beaz~~
See you next time, Blessings~~Celestina Marie

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY~WELCOME BLOGGING FRIENDS~~ AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!!

Blessings come to us in many ways. Today, on the eve of Mother's Day, I was blessed with a joyful visit from blogging friends, Sherry from Eddie Marie's Attic, her daughter in law Chris and Linda from Linda's Bluegate Blog. In several posts back, I shared the trip Sherry and Chris were to take for a two week venture. Today they arrived via Amtrak and Linda picked them up before coming to my house for a fun visit.

Our time together was very special, but of course, was over way to fast. We talked and laughed and visited over lunch while dear hubby waited on us with ice tea and lemonade. He is such a gem, helping to host, so I could visit with my lovely friends who are beautiful ladies inside and out.

Beazy gave her WELCOME WAGGIN Greeting~~ and made clear she was one of the girls.

We shared a little somethin,somethin gifts!

Sherry and Chris brought me a awesome jeans tote bag made by Sherry. I love it. It has great pockets for sunglasses, cellphone and keys along with a fully lined inside made from shirt fabric. The closure hook is a gorgeous dragon fly pin. Being a purseaholic, I fell instantly in love with this bag made by talented and creative Sherry.





Miss Beazy was thrilled with her gift of a darling scarf also made by Sherry. The fabric has little bees (perfect for Beazy) and apples, since she is the apple of my eye.


Sharing our gifts of a little somethin, somethin's.

Showing the lids to their keepsake boxes.

Blogging Friends~~
Sherry drew the name for the 100th post giveaway winner. The basket was full. Given a good shake and mix. And the winner is~~~~

And the winner is~~~~drum roll~~~

mythoughtsmyvoice
Congratulations on being the winner of my giveaway. I will contact you shortly to get a mailing address for your treasures.
Thank you to all who entered with your kind comments and visits. Many came back several times and I so appreciate your friendship and visits. This was so much fun to create for, and, I look forward to another giveaway soon. Thank you again to Sherry Chris and Linda. You made this weekend a true memory maker and one I will treasure always. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip and look forward to seeing your trip pictures and stories when you return. Safe travels girls!!

Best wishes to everyone for a special Mother's Day 2009. I will spend my day with my wonderful son and dear hubby. We will be in church, and then I was told, the guys will take me to dinner. I always love the time I spend with my sweet family and thankful for the blessings of being a mom. Whatever your day holds, may you find the joy and love being with family and friends.

Linda also has her post up to share with everyone when the girls stayed with her. Click here to visit and read about the fun Sherry and Chris had.
linda's BlueGate Blog
And Sherry is adding posts along the way that you can see HERE at Edie Marie's Attic
See you again soon and I will be back with backyard pics, if it ever stops raining.
Blessings always, Celestina Marie