Bear and his first Christmas, he got lots of toys! Bear was so little he could sleep with me on my bed! Bear growling at me only wanting me to throw his ball and not take his picture!
He has a birthday coming up, it is hard to believe that he will be 7 years old already! I would love it if he lived forever but I know that he can’t! He has enriched our lives in countless ways!
Hugz, Blondie and Boo Bear
I apologize if I accidentally post some pics twice, but I took so many and I am proud of all of them. This flag is very rare and it is owned by the State of Washington. It has 42 stars. It is displayed in the State Reception Room. The flag was never official because of the admission of Idaho shortly after Washington.
I am in such awe of the beauty of this building that I may just have to make another trip there and tour it again!
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
The Chandelier in the Rotunda of the Washington State Legislature is made by Louis Comfort Tiffany who is the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany. It weighs 10,000 pounds and our tour guide said that it can fit a full size Volkswagen Beetle if put in sideways.
Washington became a state in 1889. I enjoyed listening to the story and history that our guide shared with us! He said a committee proposed an elaborate design for the Seal but it was very complicated sketch of the port of Tacoma, vast wheat fields, grazing sheep and Mount Rainier. Jeweler Charles Talcott said the design was too complicated and would be outmoded by the growth of the state. He said something simple would be timeless.
He picked up an ink bottle and drew a circle around its base. He then placed a silver dollar in the circle and drew an inner circle. Between these circles he lettered the words, “The Seal of the State of Washington, 1889”. In the center he pasted a postage stamp bearing a picture of George Washington.
It quickly was accepted by the Legislature.
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
Ok, I love a man in a uniform! There fore Police Officers and Fire Fighters are high on my list!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!
I almost asked one of them if they would let me stand next to them and have my friend take a pic of us but didn’t have the courage! So I snuck this pick in of the officer. I hope he didn’t mind!
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
I have been watching one of my favorite retro tv shows, “Murder She Wrote”! I would love to add the series to my collection when I can. Angela Lansbury is awesome! I love how classy she dresses! I bet she is an awesome Grandma!!!! She is very lovable!!!!
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
My Recipe for dinner fixins:
Saute one whole onion in some olive oil until caramelized! I sprinkled them with Italian Seasoning as they cooked. Add 3 cloves of garlic and saute some more.
Brown hamburger, add your favorite spaghetti sauce. I also added 2 tomatoes cut up for added flavor.
Cook about 8 Lasagne noodles to package directions.
Place sauce in bottom of pan, add a layer of noodles, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, repeat layer. Top with a couple cans of cream of mushroom soup and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 deg for about 45 to 50 minutes.
Enjoy!
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
I absolutely love architecture and beauty, especially in buildings that are exquisite! The beauty needs no words, just pure enjoyment!
Even though this one turned out dark, I was capturing the beauty of the ceiling!
All of the beautiful lighting in the Legislative building are made by Tiffany!
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Early Sun kissed sky!
I love how these two beauties turned out! 
Sometimes when pics don’t quite turn out right with the color, I decided to convert it to Black and White!
This yard is a favorite of mine! I tried to get a closeup of the little ball type blooms but it came out blurry! Would love to know what it is!!!!
Bear posing only cuz I am talking to him! My baby boy is starting to show some grey fur! He is still my PUPPY!!!!
Hugz, Blondie and Boo Bear
I’m watching The Hardy Boys online. Brings back fond memories as my sister and I used to watch this show! I was in love with Shaun Cassidy! Parker Stevenson was a cute guy too!!
Well it’s off to bed!
Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear
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