Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister?

Welcome to the world......

Cooper Cameron Price

:)

waiting patiently......

My oldest daughter's (Shannon) due date was yesterday, and other than some cramping, it came and went w/ no true signs of labor.

We're all trying to be so patient, but Shannon has reached that point (if you're a mom you know what I'm speaking of) where the thought of going on one more day totin the little one around in her belly is more than she can stand! I think she's reached the breaking point.

I'm thinking today will be the day...hoping anyway.

Come on Cooper.....

we're all so eager for you to make your appearance!

Stay tuned :)

More Michigan Fun

Antique Yard Sale Trail

Along Beautiful Lake Huron
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
August 13, 14, 15, 2010

200+ miles of antiques, yard sales, and much more to explore!
From Sebewaing in the north to Algonac in the south, M-25 / M-29 follows the rugged and majestic shoreline of Lake Huron, then continues down the banks of the beautiful St. Clair River.
Many communities along the route offer unique shops, "antiquing," museums full of local history, and small diners for convenience and comfort.

It's not the longest yard sale, but it's a goody that's for sure! It's a beautful ride up the thumb area of Michigans Lake Huron coast.

I haven't been in quite a few years, and last time I went was w/ my sister, and we went on Friday, and came home late that evening, and then on Saturday we snatched up my mom and took her with us and made another day of it!

I found lots and lots of goodies on that trip.

Anyway, hub and I are gonna go tomorrow and we're taking Zoey with us. I hope she's not bored!

Michigan BEAUTIFUL Michigan

Just recently I went on a little mini vakay to the western side of the state to visit my Aunt and Uncle. We joke that their home is a B&B....as it could easily be, as it's huge, historic, and they give the VIP treatment every time we visit!

We had a really nice time visiting, and while there we enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful sites Michigan has to offer.

They purchased this beautiful home a few years back, in horrible condition, but they've worked hard to restore it and it now is the nicest house in their little town of Fountain!

We went for a nice drive up highway 22 which follows the coast between Manistee and Traverse City. It was about a 200 mile drive (round trip) , and what a gorgeous ride it was!

We stopped at a look out site in Arcadia, and was it ever a site to behold! Our Great Lakes look more like oceans!

I climbed up the walkway to get these pics. Lots and lots and lots of stairs to climb, but so worth the trek!

It was breathtakingly beautiful!

The pics above are looking to the south, and the one below is looking to the north.

Lake Michigan is my favorite of all the Great lakes w/ it's beautiful sandy beaches and sand dunes!

There are so many quaint little towns along this drive.
Below is Lake Glen, an inland lake in the Sleeping Bear Sand dunes area. It was so pretty w/ the sand dunes in the background, and just over the dunes is Lake Michigan.

If you ever get the chance to visit Michigan, I highly recommend you do, and be sure to see Lake Michigan while you're here!

New for the Merc.....

This gal and her sidekick can be found on TDIPT Mercantile tonight, along w/ many other enchanting offerings from my TDIPT sisters!~

Be sure to check us out!

The ones that got away!

No... not just another fish tale...but a Cow Tail ;)

The story of the overturned truck transporting used up dairy cows to a "rendering" plant (what the hell does that mean, and it sickens me to think of it) made our local Detroit news the other day.

The truck had overturned in grand Rapids MI, and some of the poor cows were killed as a result (probably a blessing) but 4 of them escaped.

They showed video of the poor frightened black and white cows trying to climb over the guard rail as they tried to capture them. I felt so bad when I saw them, as I knew in my heart what their intended fate was before even hearing the story. It really saddened me to think that these creatures had spent their whole life being used for milking, and probably pregnant all the time and their babies taken away from them immediatly, and as if they hadn't given/suffered enough.....now b/c they were used up and could no longer be of any purpose to the dairy industry, they were being transported off to slaughter. It all seems so cruel, and it is. I hate that it is this way, and I feel terribly guilty for even liking cheese or milk or ice cream! I have so much respect for the vegans of the world!

I was so happy when I got the email from one of my favorite animals rescues, SASHA Farms, the largest Farm animal sanctuary here in the midwest (only a 1/2 hours drive from me) got involved right away, and they are going to be taking the cows there to the sanctuary if they can be rounded up!

YAY....I'm so happy for the ones who got away!

I'm going to be traveling through the Grands Rapids area tomorrow on my way across state, and I'm gonna be sure to be on the look out for one of these big black & white girls!

I sure hope they are able to find them so they can live out the rest of their lives at the sanctuary being pampered and appreciated since they've given so much and had such a strong will to escape!

Thank you SASHA farms for caring and acting on it!

Here is the email I got from them:

A livestock transport truck carrying former dairy cows was bound for a rendering plant when it overturned in Grand Rapids early Wednesday morning. Tragically, several didn’t survive the crash and those who could be captured finished their journey to the rendering plant. Four of the cows are still wandering the Grand Rapids area, probably enjoying their first taste of freedom. News reports noted that they would be captured and euthanized.
Phone calls have poured into our office alerting us to this situation, and after contacting authorities in Grand Rapids, we have been assured that when the cows are located, assuming they are not causing an immediate threat to human safety, we will be contacted to transport them back the SASHA Farm.
If you are in the Grand Rapids area and might be able to assist in the rescue if necessary, please email your contact information to us at info@sashafarm.org. Depending on where they are eventually located, we may need many people to help corral them into a trailer.
Our phones are very busy right now, so unless you have solid information on the whereabouts of these cows, please direct your inquiries about this situation to our info@sashafarm.org.