1 more week...

Aloha,
We have one more week on our favorite Hawaiian island of Molokai... I have taken 100's of photos that I will share once I'm back at the ranch on my own computer. I have even been able to cross a couple items off my bucket list during this trip. I will wait to share those, you know a picture is worth a 1000 words. Life is good.
Til next week.

Aloha, Val

Off to the 808...

Hubby and I are headed to the 808 early in the morning. For those who are not familiar with the 808, it's also known as Hawaii.  We are spending the next two weeks on the island of Molokai on a working vacation, yes, I did say working vacation. Hubby will be doing dentistry on the island and I will be hanging with my Hawaiian Monk Seal pal Diane monitoring seals. Can't wait to share photos with you.
My internet access will be limited the next 2 weeks, however I will try and touch base when I can.

Aloha,
val :)

Random shots...

just enjoying the ordinary....

can you find the dragonfly??

a feathered friend

my pretty girl

what's up??

caught with your mouth full Skippy!?!?

hello...

just life

still enjoying some color

Da Boyz got some yummy watermelon treats today

pop....

Pop go the milkweed pods! Today on our walkabout I found this beautiful milkweed pod that had just popped. A friend told me that the "old timers" used to use the silk like seeds from the milkweed for pillow stuffing, interesting ay??

Fall in the Heartland...

 Hard to beat the beauty of fall in the Heartland

cool clouds

a dove

My  shot of the week...

checking in...

My apologies for not having any posts for the past week. I just returned from Florida last friday, had a full week of work and we picked up Ron's folks from the airport last night for their month long visit. It's a busy time around the ranch, more about that later.  I did manage to grab the camera and enjoy a wonderful stroll around the ranch this morning. Gosh, I was only gone a week, but the colors have sure changed.

hibiscus

the colors around the pond are changing

soybeans nearing completion

sunflowers

spider...

yes, the smell of fall is in the air

Enjoy this beautiful fall day....

headed back to the ranch...

Bags are packed and my Mom's "To Do List" is completed. Well almost, I wasn't able to get the scooter running, but I tried!!  It's in the mid 80's here in Florida and  I've been told it's cold or it least cooler back home on the ranch. I'll probably wish I had long pants and a coat once I arrive in Omaha.

Did want to share two things with you today.
1. I finished another animal story while at mom's. It is called "Dewey" by Vicki Myron. It's about a cat that was abandoned in a book drop at the library in Spencer, Iowa. The cat becomes a permanent fixture at the library and helps the author and  a community heal. Here is  an excerpt from the book and I think you will get the jest of the message that is shared through out the book
"Find your place. Be happy with what you have. Treat everyone well. Live a good life. It isn't about material things; it's about love. And you can never anticipate love."

So check your local library for the book and maybe you'll even find a cat too.

2. God  really does have a sense of humor....found these "oreo" cows not far from mom's house. So fun!!

 So enjoy everything around you and give thanks for ALL of your blessings.

P.S. can't wait to see my hubby and my girlz



Dewey...the cat that touched the world.




Oreo Cows...actual name is Belted Galloway Cattle.
Love God's touch.

 Val :)