Please look at my May 18 post to view a short video of Haley dancing a beautiful pas de deux ~ Spring Waters.
Haley in ballet class given by Ed Rumerger. (photo: Andy Deetz)
Roses make me smile.
Along with pink roses, kittens and God's abundance, ballerinas are certainly one of the most beautiful gifts our eyes can behold. ~ Amy Arnaz
The Nutcracker came and went but the magic lingers. Thank you girls. 
I love each girl in my ballet company and thank them for the most beautiful bouquet of pink roses. Love, Miss Amy
Haley & Justin performing the Grand Pas de Deux. 
"I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error…" ~Tasha Tudor
Lesley & Shari both told me about this book and I'm so glad they did. What a wonderful read. ~Amy
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
~ John Muir
Walkin' in the woods with my protector, Jelly.
Sending LOVE to you, friends, for a wonderful 2012.
Desi & Mr. Bubbles ~ their last Christmas together
A safe journey to Kitty Heaven for our
most beautiful Mr. Bubbles who has
dwindled from 22 pounds to 8 pounds (sniff).
He's still alive but willing to go.
A Little Haley Doll sat atop our tree this
year to remind us of all the Magic Tutu
represents ~ the Miracle of this
existence and the beauty of Life.
Haley's present to me with a perfect
handwritten message.
Hope your 2012 is filled with enlightenment,
happy days, kindness and appreciation for
all that we have been given.
xoxo Amy
The Magic Tutu holds a world of meaning to me. Please go over to my photo albums and click on The Magic Tutu to read more. 
Guess what Mom? Haley is learning to sew! She's taking sewing & design classes and is SO happy. Desiree is traveling America for Tigi as one of their instructors. All good news Mom. Miss you...
Wish you would have lived longer so you could see your beautiful granddaughters all grown up.
So nice to see that the babies finally have a prominent name attached to their plight. Please click the link (above) to view a page from the orphanage and at the bottom of the page is a link to a wonderful video Kristin made at the orphanage. 
Built in 1933 during the construction of Hoover Dam, the Hotel is the heartbeat of our town. It houses the Boulder Dam Museum, a variety of quaint shops and 28 guest rooms. Will Rogers, Shirley Temple and several Presidents have slept here. You'll love it too.
We post our flag in our front yard in memory of all the men & women who died to preserve our Liberty.
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.
~ Robert Browning 
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." ~ Albert Einstein
Mr. Bubbles died a peaceful death on January 2, 2012. So glad he was still here to participate in this series of photos. Miss you BooBoo.
Baby Girl loves baskets, boxes and open drawers.
Margo Fonteyn (mother to Bubbles and Baby)
Hello Amy. May you have a wonderful 2012. Hard for me to believe 2011 is just about gone. Flew by.
Very very sorry about your sweet kitty.
d
Posted by: deanna | December 31, 2011 at 04:54 AM
Oh Amy, I am so sad for you and Desi over Mr. Bubbles... I know so well the heartache you all are going through... and how very painful it is to let go... my kitties, Blackie, Pumpkin and TC are all in kittie Heaven and will welcome him when his time comes, and take him under their care... love to you all and prayers... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | December 31, 2011 at 06:41 AM
*Deanna* And a very Happy New Year to you too! Regarding our sweet kitty, it is awful to watch him die a little more each day, but this is part of the beautiful DANCE we experienced with him. So grateful to him. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | December 31, 2011 at 07:10 AM
*Julie Marie* Bubbles will be so happy when he arrives in Kitty Heaven. His favorite dog, Sammy, is also awaiting him there because Sammy loved cats! Hope you and Jack have a wonderful New Years Eve safe and sound at HOME. Sending love xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | December 31, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Hi again Amy, I just stopped back to see if you left me a comment which you often do... I am glad to hear that his favorite dog Sammy will be awaiting him as well... thank you for the emails and as always, your support... Happy New Year to you and Desi, xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | December 31, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Hello Amy,
Pets, like family and friends, enrich our lives. Along with that comes heartache. I'm sorry about your Mr. Bubbles.
May 2012 be a wonderful year for you and yours.
Allen
Posted by: Allen Chandler | December 31, 2011 at 09:43 AM
L*O*V*E to YOU and Sweet~Sweet "Mr. Bubbles"... He couldn't have had a better loving home and life... He gave me such JOY...
Jeanine
Posted by: Jeanine Burkhardt | January 01, 2012 at 07:49 AM
*Jeanine* Our beautiful big boy is hanging on by a thread this morning. He stumbled out the front door and onto the grass for a while this morning and is now back inside but so weak he cannot eat... So odd to see him dwindle away when his mother and sister are still healthy and active. Wonder why he is leaving us so soon? Never in a million years did we think he would go this way and so soon. Broken hearts. Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 01, 2012 at 09:15 AM
*Thank you Allen* And a wonderful 2012 to you and yours too! Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 01, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Hi Amy,
My name is Liza from Kansas City. I check out your blog from time to time and always enjoy it. Really sorry to hear about your kitty.
Happy New Year to You and Yours :)
Liza
Posted by: Liza | January 02, 2012 at 03:57 PM
*Hello Liza* So glad you left a comment. Thank you! I appreciate your Happy New Year wishes and your comment about my poor kitty. I wish you had a blog so I could see what you are up to. All the best to you yours for a Happy 2012. Please stop by again! xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 02, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Sending you hugs
along with wishes
for a 2012 that is
joy-FULL. It is always
so hard to come to
the end of a journey
with a beloved pet;
you are all in my prayers.
What a sweet photo
of Desi with Mr. Bubbles.
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | January 04, 2012 at 12:29 PM
PS: I've been telling my
daughter to read The Art
of Racing in the Rain for
two years and she finally
DID over the Christmas
break and loved it like I
knew that she would! It's
up there on her top ten
list of all books she's read : )
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | January 04, 2012 at 12:31 PM