A New Member at the Hewitt Farm

I got a Tuesday present from Eddie yesterday. I can't begin to imagine why he decided to buy it, but then 'men never cease to amaze me'....

Chastity aka Chassie is a tiny, 2 month old, little Rat Terrier. Cute as a button, of course, but a cutie pie that will soon be a terrible little 'tornado', dragging everything she can get her little mouth around out into the yard, tearing anything not made of raw-hide into smaller pieces than it is possible to pick up.

At this point it is a chuckle to watch her bark at the chickens, run toward them, and then,as quickly as possible, run and hide; however, it won't be long until she will be scolded and punished for the actions that are so entertaining now. I suppose this is the time to stop finding it cute, and start telling her 'no'.

Our other dogs, Squeeky, a mid-sized, well rounded, older, heinz 57 breed, loving and protecting dog, and Rudy, our 1 1/2 year old, tall, lanky, attention seeker, Walker Hound, have both decided to not like the new little cutie, Chassie. They can't even imaging that she is anything related to a 'dog'.

Thankfully, Rudy has not imagined her to be some kind of rodent or something that he is surely made to hunt. Squeeky, on the other hand, is just bidding her time until the little 'runt' is big enough to lead off to a place far enough away that it can't find it's way back home, which is her favorite way to rid herself of 'new' puppies that we dare to bring onto her turf. Chassie's biggest salvation is the fact that Squeeky is really getting old, and doesn't venture too far off any more.

Chastity spent her first night wrapped in a sheepskin blankie, in the bathtub. She slept all night without a single whimper.

Today we spent just about the whole day just getting to know one another. She loved her very first bath, but more than that she liked being swaddled in a towel and cuddled.

I Love Taking Pictures of Hummingbirds

One of my favorite Hobbies is taking pictures and one of my favorite subjects, after family, is Hummingbirds. We have a lot of hummers at our feeders every year. I take all kinds of pictures of them, but more than anything I like to get pictures of them moving. I call them my 'stills of movement'.

I submitted some of my pictures to Birds & Blooms and they published some under

Amazing Hummingbirds at videos.birdsandblooms.com/

Today It Rained

I am so thankful for all of the rain we received today. It was truly needed. I enjoyed just sitting and watching it as I drank a mug of French Vanilla coffee and ate a homemade Fruit & Bran muffin. Nothing but silence, except for the relaxing sounds of rain and wind, for a solid hour.

The morning was lazy and I accomplished nothing at all.

Later in the afternoon it began to rain really hard.

Eddie decided he was going to get out his new army

cot and take a nap out on the deck. As soon as he got layed down, our dogs, Squeeky and Rudy, came onto the deck and looked at him as though they were saying, "Hey, whatcha doin?"

Then they decided it was a good idea and in no time all three of them were asleep.

Of course, me, I was taking pictures....LOL

I believe that most of the time we forget just how blessed our lives are.

Tomorrow morning my brother Johnny will be having surgery. I pray that he will come through the surgery fine and recover fully. So many people ask why do people get sick, have to have surgery, and suffer with illness and pain. Why? they ask, doesn't God do something about it.

Well, He did. He sent His Son, who willingly suffered and died for each of us who willingly accepts Him as our Savior. I know that Johnny will be held safely in the hands of God, and that he will receive strength and comfort by relying Him.

We can receive comfort, relaxation, and joy in a rain shower. How much more can we receive this and so much more when we put our trust and faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Beach Vacations

Well, it seems EVERYONE is taking a 'beach' vacation this year. Destin, Gulf Shores, Panama City, etc.
Are there good resorts, motels, or hotels that have balconies that you can sit on and be able to see the kids enjoying the water? I mean to actually be able to watch them from the balcony.

What's Happening In The Hewitt World

Monday, July 5, 2009

Sleepless In Big Creek
Y Ok, I have decided to join the great wide world of blogging. NOW, someone tell me just exactly what that means! I have become 'friends' with my computer. I don't know it very well, I'm not crazy about every thing it does, we have difference of opions about what we are doing, a lot, and sometimes it just really gets on my nerves.However, on the other hand, it has added many dimensions into my life. Learning skills, lots of new friends, communication opportunities, and mental stimulation. Plus, it is never too busy for me when I can't sleep, feel lonely, or just need something to do.One of my most favorite things to do is take pictures.God gives me the most opportunities with his wonderfully beautiful creations.My grandchildren have come to the conclusion that if they just 'grin and bear it' Nanna will stop taking pictures eventually.Pictures are a gateway into Memories. Take a moment some time and pull out an old photo album or an old box with mom's or grandma's pictures in them. All of a sudden memories of things you did come flooding into your mind.You will find a legacy worth more than any amount of money.Give it a try. Y
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Falling feet first into the realm of 'the unknown'

Let's see if I can figure this out. :)