If they were a dog...

It was a phrase I used often through my childhood and still today. I am always looking at people and trying to decide what type of animal or dog a person would be and thought I would share some of my thoughts with popular faces. (Breed descriptions taken from the American Kennel Club)Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic. They have long, luxurious blue and tan coats...Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark.


Originally called the Brittany Spaniel, it is now referred to simply as the Brittany...Expression--Alert and eager, but with the soft expression of a bird dog. Eyes--Well set in head. Well protected from briars by an expressive eyebrow.
The Bull Terrier is best described as a three year-old child in a dog suit...Head
Should be long, strong and deep right to the end of the muzzle, but not coarse...The forehead should be flat across from ear to ear. The distance from the tip of the nose to the eyes should be perceptibly greater than that from the eyes to the top of the skull. The underjaw should be deep and well defined...Lips Should be clean and tight.
The Chineese Crested is a fine boned, elegent dog that craves human companionship. Expression - Alert and intense. Eyes - Almond-shaped, set apart. Dark-colored dogs have dark-colored eyes, and lighter-colored dogs may have lighter-colored eyes. Eye rims match the coloring of the dog.
Referred to as an aristocrat, the Afghan Hound’s appearance is one of aloofness. The striking characteristics of the breed-exotic, or "Eastern," expression, long silky topknot, peculiar coat pattern, very prominent hipbones, large feet, and the impression of a somewhat exaggerated bend in the stifle due to profuse trouserings-


My Favorite Things

The other day I was listening to the birds twitter their "good morning" to the sun and breathing in the cool, crisp spring air and I began to feel so blissfully happy and appreciative for this glorious world God has given us. I thought of The Sound of Music and Maria's song "Favorite Things" and I wanted to take a second and make my own short list of a few of MY favorite things. (Whiskers on kittens? No way)

-Sunshine.
-Watching a horse wake in the morning, yawn and stretch its sleepy frame.
-Family.
-That beautiful spring green that lets me use cadmium yellow light and lemon yellow.
-Warm home-made bread, and eating it with people I love.


(Things that I Hate? Snow in April and Bitter cold wind.)

What are your favorite things? I invite you to blog a list.

Family Day in Snow Canyon


we went to Snow Canyon for the day and hiked in the sunshine. It was Great!


Where he's going they don't need roads.


Awesome wildlife! Rob's camera captured this squirl trying to hide.
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Snow Canyon continued


Rob and Dad enjoying a beautiful, warm, sunny, day in St. George. Snow Canyon was a perfect spot for people with spring fever.


Rob getting the camera just right to document the day and get refrences for future paintings!


Mariah and Ashley (our friends) enjoyed the day with us.
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More Easter 2010


Rob sculpted "Schultz" from Hogan's Heroes (a winner)!


Moto Moto (the one with pecs) and Gloria from Madagascar 2 Darla and Rob worked together for this winning entry.


Jennifer Gubler made a bird hatching an egg. If we hadn't wasted the battery you could see a baby chick inside the egg when you turned on the light. It was AMAZING and yes! Another winner!!


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Jer trying to teach Ava how to mix colors.


More cousin fun.




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Family Easter 2010


Amber and Jeremy teaching Alyss and Ava the fine art of Easter egg decorating.


Ava couldn't get enough, she kept saying "get it" and then would do the sign for "please"!



Alyss was much more lady like with her egg dunking technique


Amber came prepared with elastics on her arm to wrap around the egg. It made some awesome designs.
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