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 our Thanks to the High Heavens for
12 years with our most beautiful big boy
Mr. Bubbles who died a peaceful death
Tuesday night.
Being only 12 years old, we were surprised
that he was the one to go being much younger
than our other cats.
Guarding his family, minding his own
business, giving Love and lapping up
whipped cream! He had a good life.
What a pleasure it was to know you
Mr. Beautiful. Kisses, love and mostly
thanks for giving us the privilege
of being your humans.
Love from...
Amy, Desi & Haley
and your kitty family...
Margo, Baby, Angel & Miss Daisy
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)
Goodbye for now sweet Mr. Bubbles... I know I will meet you one day, as I truly believe ALL of God's creatures go to Heaven, and will be there when we get there too... you are a beautiful kitty and I know how much love you gave to your human family, (and to all of the other kitties) and how much love you received in return... I love you sweet kitty... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | January 06, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Hi Amy,
Really sorry to hear about your kitty but good to know that he is no longer in pain and at peace. Some say that cats are not capable of love but I don't believe it. I remember a time not too long ago when I had a bad heart break and my big orange tabby, Henry, let me cry all over him and never complained or acted like it was a big deal...
Take Care,
Liza in Kansas City
Posted by: Liza | January 06, 2012 at 03:46 PM
HI AMY,
So sorry about your precious Cat, I know they really do become like part of the family and 12 years is a few years short of mos cats. MY Mom's big cat is nearly 12, it will KILL her if something happens to her baby. She has 2 but LOVES her "TOBY". May you find peace knowing that he indeed had the best life ever!!!
hugs my dear friend,
jamie
Posted by: jamie gibbs | January 06, 2012 at 04:04 PM
*Thank you Julie Marie* I hope this does not sound bratty, but animals are nicer than some humans I know! And the animals surely deserve a free pass straight to Heaven. With that in mind, Mr. Bubbles must be there. Hope so! xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 06, 2012 at 04:39 PM
*Hello Jamie* I hesitated to even write about my sweet cat but after a few days I had a craving for a little sympathy and I knew my blog girlfriends would come through. So thank you for your sweet message. Your poor mom will cry her eyes out when Toby goes. Hugs back to you! xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 06, 2012 at 04:42 PM
*Oh Liza!* You stopped by again ~ thank you! Just when I need sympathy too. I DO believe cats are capable of love. And I think they absorb emotions from us and make us feel better ~ just like big orange Henry did for you. They certainly make people happy in old folks home and give these old souls unconditional love while they purr on their laps. Hope you recovered from your broken heart.... xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 06, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Hi Amy, Sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mr. Bubbles...My cat "Buddy" is declining in health, and I'm sadly facing the passing of a friend and companion for the last 15 years. He has given me much for so long... Thanks for the kind comments on my blog, and on my sister Mary's blog, "50 At the New Year" - I always enjoy knowing that you are "peeking in". A Happy New Year to you and Desi from Deborah and I! Jon
Posted by: Jon Schnorenberg | January 06, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Oh Amy, I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Bubbles. Animals become such an intregal part of a family and I know Mr.Bubbles will be missed terribly. Hoping your New Year will bring comfort and joy to you and yours!
Posted by: kathleen gauthier | January 06, 2012 at 06:13 PM
Amy,
It always hurts deeply when you lose a beloved pet. I'm sorry that you all have lost your Mr. Bubbles. I agree with you in that animals are nicer than some humans! :) That is sad, but true. That was clever and very sweet what you said at the end of your post about being Mr. Bubbles' humans. Cats have us trained when they come into our lives. With nine of them in and out of the house it is sometimes like a 3-ring circus around here!
Allen
Posted by: Allen Chandler | January 06, 2012 at 06:44 PM
*Hi Jon* We have been discussing our attachment to our animals knowing that we will witness each of their deaths. Heartbreaking but good inner-Work. Buddy will go too and you will feel just like we do. Hope to see you Deb very soon! Thank you for stopping by my ballerina blog today. I liked the blog your sister writes. ~ Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 07, 2012 at 08:12 AM
*Kathleen* Just yesterday my husband mentioned Mr. Bubbles in a sentence as if he were still here. Thank you for your wishes for comfort and joy! THAT is what we want and I wish the same for you. Happy 2012. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 07, 2012 at 08:15 AM
*Allen!!!* You have 9 cats? I love that! It must be a 3-ring circus and most enjoyable too. Where we live there is a code saying a household is only allowed 3 pets. We have violated that for years with our love for our pets surpassing our fear of getting found out. Our little town has very antiquated and stingy codes regarding personal pets and ferals. If you lived here you would always be a little on edge, just like we are. God bless you for taking care of those kitties. Wish more people would do that. Happy 2012. ~Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 07, 2012 at 08:20 AM
Beautiful Mr. Bubbles will be greatly missed. He is now in kitty heaven with my Simon, doing everything that makes him purr! Xoxo
Posted by: Lesley | January 07, 2012 at 09:08 AM
More love and sympathy to you and Desi, Haley, Jelly and all of your other kitties who love and are already missing Mr. Bubbles... and Amy, I know exactly what you mean about animals being nicer than alot of people... they love without expecting anything in return and give so much of themselves so freely... take your time to grieve... there is nothing wrong with that... and cry... cry until you can cry no more... then one day, the cloud will lift some, and you will smile as you speak of your beloved kitty... xoxo... Julie Marie... And what a beautiful gift from Sally...
Posted by: Julie Marie | January 07, 2012 at 11:13 AM
*Thanks Lesley* One less kitty for you to feed when I am out of town! (Sniff) xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 07, 2012 at 01:44 PM
*Thanks for stopping back, Julie Marie* I smile when I talk about my old dog, Sammy, who died about 6 years ago. It has taken that long! So there is hope for me. Bubbles and Desi were practically the same being so he is taking this pretty hard. Gosh, people are dying, mothers are losing their sons in the war, grief is everywhere and here I am blubbering about my CAT! And yes, my gift from Sally is a treasure. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 07, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Amy,
In case some of your blog followers don't share your sentiments about having 9 cats....they are well-fed and loved critters. They were all born here except for two who were adopted :) because they insisted on moving in and really needed a home. One was in a pitiful condition. There are two rules in this household. Kitties must not be able to reproduce anymore and they do not have "indoor plumbing", unless it is raining really hard and provisions are made on a side patio. I am not aware of any regulations here about the number of animals one may have. It would probably not be enforced, anyway. I understand that up in the State of Indiana, households are only allowed 2 pets. That is not fair.
Allen
Posted by: Allen Chandler | January 07, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Dear Miss Amy - My heart is heavy for you and your family with the loss of your beloved cat. As you know I have my wonderful buddy Alex - who adopted me a long time ago and the wonderful next door neighbor kitties. I love them all!!
xoxo
Julene
Posted by: Julene Haworth | January 08, 2012 at 12:54 PM
*Hi Julene* Yes... I do know your buddy Alex. A very lucky happy cat. Thank you for your sweet words. Like you, I love them all. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 08, 2012 at 05:37 PM
*Hi Allen* There are cat people and non cat people and thank goodness you are a CAT PERSON! Those lucky critters. We have two cat haters across the alley from us and I always tell my kitties not to go across the alley. I think the rules made by various cities are made as a result of complainers. A small minority that gripes complains until they get their way and thereby impose unnecessary regulations on the rest of us who are trying to help. Stepping off the soap box. Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 08, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Amy...sorry to hear about Mr. Bubbles. My sister is a cat lover and I know how much she loves her cats. He had a great life with you, Desi and all the rest of your cat family.
Posted by: Estela M. Sanchez | January 09, 2012 at 04:12 PM
*You are sweet, Estela* Thanks so much for your kind words about our beautiful boy. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 09, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Oh~My~Heart... Mr. Bubbles was my FaVoRite Cat of yours...
Much Love - Jeanine
Posted by: Jeanine Burkhardt | January 10, 2012 at 07:53 AM
Hi Ms. Amy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Bubbles; we will miss hearing about him in he blogs as I am sure you will miss having him there with you. You and Mr. Arnaz are so thoughtful to take care of these cats, and I'll bet Mr. Bubbles had the best life he could ever have had.
Sending you much love,
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 10, 2012 at 03:43 PM
*Thank you Amanda* I will miss writing about Mr. Bubbles on my blog too! It was always such fun to post a photo of his gorgeous face. Thanks a bunch for your kind words. It helps. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 10, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Amy, Thinking about you concerning the death of your sweet pet. Sometimes with time we don't heal, it takes a touch from God, so I pray that God will comfort you and all that miss Mr. Bubbles.
May you have only good memories of Mr. Bubbles,
d
Posted by: deanna | January 16, 2012 at 09:49 PM
*Thank you Deanna* I appreciate your prayers. Love to you. xoxo Amy
Posted by: Amy Arnaz | January 17, 2012 at 09:52 AM