Ok, Now on to April, May and June.....I am almost caught up!

For my birthday in April, I went to see Jakers in Arizona!
When I arrived at the Phoenix Airport, Catherine and Jake 

picked me up. We went right to "The Coffee Shop" where Cat 

works and we had lunch and a mocha. It was so nice to sit and 

relax and visit with Cat and Jakers.

It was so GREAT to finally be there............

Cat went back to work, and Jakers drove me around the 

town showing me different places that he and Cat visit 

often. We did some grocery shopping and went home.

That night we sat around and visited and went to bed. 

This is the first time I met Taylor and she is a sweetheart. 

Her smile warms my heart.

Saturday night we went to Black Angus for dinner.

I met Cat's mom, Crystal, and her boyfriend Raliegh. 

We had a wonderful time and I am so glad to know 

that Jake has a family in Arizona who love him and 

are there for him.

Cat went to work Sunday morning and Jake, Taylor 

and I spent some time at the pool. Taylor loves Jake 

and they had a great time in the pool. Jake is so big 

and Taylor is so little that she used him as a spring 

board. It was great to watch them have so much fun

together!

Laying low at their appartment cooling off....

View from their balcony. Milo and I spent alot of time 

out there together.

Their dog Milo. What a kick he is. I know, he has a face 

only a mother could love. But, he is adorable and hooked 

onto me real quick. He followed me everywhere and slept 

on my bed at night. He was my protector, although he 

growled at every noise througout the night. Jake said 

that after I left on Sunday to go home, Milo went all over 

the apartment looking for me. I miss him.

My last day there: Sunday morning Jakers made pancakes 

for me and Taylor. They were very very good and Taylor 

enjoyed them too. Thank you Jakers. 

Before Jakers took me to the airport that evening, we all 

met at Cat's work place to visit. This time, I met Cat's younger 

sister, Kristen. Very sweet. 

So, my flight home was at 8:00 pm and I said goodbye to Cat, 

Taylor and Milo and cried and cried. Jake took me to the airport

and I cried and cried and cried. I gave Jakers a big huge hug and I

didn't want to let go. It was very hard to leave him standing there

and walk toward my plane. I think the lady on the flight next to me 

thought I was nuts. It was so very hard to leave Jake and his life in 

Arizona. But, I saw how happy he is and how much he loves Cat, 

Taylor and Cat's family. That makes me feel great. I will see him 

again soon...

My sister-in-law Jan also celebrated her birthday......I am sorry I

don't have any pictures. Happy Birthday Jan!!!