Strut your Mutt

What a wonderful event! There were so many people and so many more dogs! The morning included, bands, booths, and a dog swimming pool. Rocky and Kaia played in the pond, and Rocky decided it was a perfect place for a poop! Ha! At least we didn't have to pick it up! :) Teresa and her mom brought Sadie and Gunner, Sadie swam all the way across the pond to the other side, that bitch can swim! :)


Check this out! How cool is this? I found this car in the parking lot after the walk, and couldn't believe my eyes! Just in case you don't know, my car is the black SI :)

14th Annual Strut your Mutt - Tomorrow!!

If you are unable to strutt with us, please donate! Even $1.00 will help. Thank you very much for your support and love!

http://www.firstgiving.com/eliselane


The Event: A Fun Dog Walk And Festival To Raise Life-Saving Funds For No More Homeless Pets In Utah



Who: Pet lovers who want to raise money for Utah's homeless pets and have a great time with their dogs in the park.





What: Leisurely 1.5 mile group dog walk plus booths, contests, demonstrations, entertainment, refreshments and more. Buster's Backyard (for those who raise over $350) flyball, agility, frisbee and coursing performances. Contests include Best Trick and Pet/Owner look-a-like.





Where: Sugar House Park - 2100 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City.





When: Saturday, May 30th. Registration begins at 8 AM (walk begins at 9:15).





Why: To raise money for No More Homeless Pets in Utah, a non-profit 501c3 organization working to end the euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats statewide and promote humane alternatives for feral cats.

If you are unable to strutt with us, please donate! Even $1.00 will help. Thank you very much for your support and love!

http://www.firstgiving.com/eliselane



Here's just a sample of what your donations can do:

$25 = one cat spay/neuter surgery, resulting in hundreds of fewer births and that means thousands of lives saved.

$30 = Helps provide food and shelter for one feral cat.

$50 = One dog spay/neuter surgery, resulting in hundreds of fewer births and thousands of lives saved

$100 = A dog or cat rescued and placed in a loving permanent home.

FOUR THINGS YOU CANNOT RECOVER


The stone... after the throw


The word... after its said


The occasion... after the loss


The time... after its gone



Did Anyone Ever Tell You
Just How Special You Are.
The Light that You Emit
Might even Light a Star



Did Anyone Ever Tell You
How Important You Make Others Feel..


Somebody out here is Smiling,
Because of something you said or something you did!



Did Anyone Ever Tell You that Many Times When They were Sad You made Them Smile.
In Fact, It made Them Glad.



Did Anyone Ever Tell You
Just How Much They Like You.
Well, My Dearest Friend Today I am Telling You.
I believe that without a friend you are missing out on a lot!!!

MAKE IT GREAT!!!

100th post! - Bingham Copper Mine (Kennecott)

Yesterday, Jeff and I decided to take a trip to the Copper Mine. We can't believe we've never done this trip, it's only about 15 minutes from our house and is very inexpensive at only $5.00 per car. I have to admit that it made us realize that we are destroying our planet just because we can. Sure, everything they pull from those mountains makes our lives simpler, for example, building supplies for our home, including roofing, counter tops, mirrors, insulation, electrical wires, fixtures. Also, personal hygiene items are made with the many minerals including, deodorant, and all kinds of makeup and shampoo. I have mixed emotions about what they are doing up there. I love all of the conveniences in my life that would be impossible without mining, but on the other hand, it's just horrible to see them destroy our beautiful planet. We did get to see some deer, even one buck who was just starting to grow his antlers. :) Take a look at our geeky pics. Enjoy. :)




Cool old letters...

Saturday, May 9th

Ferguson Canyon

My cousin, Becca

This is my beautiful cousin Becca. Isn't her smile gorgeous?! I come from a small extended family since I don't know my father's side, except for my sis, Krisi. Becca is 1 of 5 cousins. She is Meggie's baby sister. Becca passed away last Wednesday morning. I sure will miss her, and the family get together's just won't be the same without her fun loving personality. I know she is happy an no longer struggling, she is now one of my guardian angels.



Becca Michelle Finlayson, 39, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, after a long battle with depression. She was born April 10, 1970, in Provo, to Merrill P. Finlayson and Joanne Elizabeth Lawson.

Becca attended schools in Orem and American Fork. She met and married Matt Brandes. They were later divorced.

Becca then went on to work as an Office Manager for Charter Canyon Hospital. She loved working as a waitress part time, and loved the people she served. Becca also worked in Salt Lake City for the State of Utah as an Administrative Assistant.

Becca B. loved her family and was close to her parents, sister, and niece, Jenna. She also loved her cats and they loved her. She had an impeccable sense of style and taste which she demonstrated in every aspect of her life. She was creative and innovative. She will be greatly missed by all.

Becca was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved the Savior.

She is survived by her mother, Joanne (Craig) Backus, Orem; father, Merrill (Jill) Finlayson, Pleasant Grove; sister Meg Allen, Highland; Jenna Winger, niece; Jordan and Jace Winger, nephews, and an aunt, Maxine Priest, Orem. She is also survived by step-siblings Denise (Brant) Roberts, Springville; Bryant (Angie) Herman, Orem; Kimberli Backus, Sandy; K.C. (Jill) Backus, Orem; and Klint Backus, Orem and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State Street, Orem. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.