The Kids.

Now and then.

Would you believe the dog on the right was Tika at 6 months old? This is how she looked the day we brought her home.

On the dock

Lost

The world lost a very special person this week. I'm still trying to process it. She was beautiful in every sense of the word. Everyone she met, loved her. She always greeted me with a smile and a hug while saying "Hey ShirleyB". She was in such a good place. She sat by me on a few of my chemo sessions and I recall telling Dan how quickly time went by because we talked the entire three hours. We were supposed to spend one day together and I was feeling really down and considered cancelling our outing. I didn't and was so glad I made that decision. My beautiful friend has a way of calming you down and lifting your spirit. She reassured me everything was going to be okay and I believed her. I have a feeling you are bringing joy to people in other ways now. I will miss you. You will forever be in my heart. 

Gwen turns ONE!

Enjoying the view...

Gotta love that face!

Dan & Sam

One of my favs.....

Sam

I haven't been feeling very inspired to take photos lately. 

Summer fun.

Patagonia

Flashback to a trip a few years ago and met this pooch popping his out behind the hill.

Take care!

Please don't leave your pets in the car in this heat. Keep them cool and safe and leave them at home. It's  just too darn hot out there. 

A cute pup we met along the way....and some beautiful scenery.

Hi!

Thought I'd share a photo of me to let you know how I'm doing. I am feeling great. I have some time off to enjoy summer.......to enjoy life. Which is exactly what I'm doing. 

And a few photos of my beautiful friend Vanessa.

The old girl

I'm worried about Tika. Two days ago I noticed she was bobbing her head but it only lasted a few minutes. Last night it happened again. I googled it and from what I read there's not much that can be done and it doesn't seem to affect the dog but it's hard to see. I think it's called, idiopathic head bobbing.  I was concerned she was having a seizure. At 14 I know she's at an age where things are going to happen, but I'm not ready for it. This is not the the year for more loss.   

Playing around....

Delilah Summer2013 from shirley Bittner on Vimeo.

AHHHH, SUNDAY!

Fabulous Friday!

Yesterday was a crazy good day. Met up with a friend, took photos, had lunch, took photos of my neighbours and their adorable boy. Just an awesome day.

Margo

Smiles

Great news!

I rec'd some very encouraging news about my cancer today. Based on my CT scan and MRI test things are looking very good. I've responded well to treatment. I'm so happy right now, I can't tell you how happy I am. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!

Sam reflecting.