After an extremely long day on Long Island, I was glad to pull into our driveway. Otis jumped out of the 4Runner and raced for the house. Wh...

I was surprised to discover that Cooper and Otis like peas! I cooked too many green peas for dinner. We were clearing the table and Otis g...

I try to always have fresh flowers in the house. I especially enjoy their beauty on dreary winter days. When we were at Costco, I spotted...

After a day of rain and today's 50 ° temperature, most of the snow has melted. The only snowy patches that remain are along the edges...

The amaryllis leaves are now taller than the glass vase.

Wilton received the first significant snow of 2012, about 4 inches. I have greatly enjoyed the lack of snow. Snow makes walking Coop and Ot...

The first snow of 2012 was really more of a dusting. I read that historically Feb is the month for the most snowfall. We may not be out o...

The amaryllis is slowly getting bigger.

We were at my Mom's house on Long Island. The yard is fenced and Cooper and Otis love to run in it. Jeff was downstairs when Coop sta...

How can you not love a face like this!

It is hard to believe that it is the second week of January. The grass is still green, but the pond has frozen. Jeff says that he thinks...

The amaryllis is starting to turn green. I take this as a positive sign.

I purchased a cyclamen January 2011. Over the summer, the leaves started to die off. I  read that when all the leaves die, you can store the...

I loved  the beautiful pinks in this bouquet.

Wishing all our friends and family a very happy 2012!

I couldn't resist picking up this amaryllis bulb at Walmart's after Christmas 50% off sale. I am hoping with some water and sunlight...

While walking the dogs, I stopped at the mailbox. When I peered inside, I found it stuffed with two packages. One was addressed to Otis and ...

After a few days spent visiting family, Cooper and Otis returned home and promptly settled in for a 4 hour nap.These calm creatures in no wa...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa brought you everything you wished for. Cooper and Otis have a pile of new toys...

We wish you a very merry Christmas! May your stocking be filled with presents and your home be filled with family and friends. Cooper ...