WOWSIE.......Today I received my new JUNI products from XANGO and tonight I had an incredible time using each product. The SHAMPOO is the best I have ever used......and, because I have had squamous cell cancer over the top of my scalp, I have been especially careful to use non toxic shampoos.....BUT, nothing has compared with what I used this evening!! All of the products contain the precious mangosteen and scented with a light touch of lavender.....gentle enough for the new born baby.....yep, MIZ BAILEY will be using this shampoo too.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING......many of my gift giving has been solved. I ordered the Holiday gift bag for myself, which included:
SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, BODY WASH, BODY LOTION, AND A LARGE BAR OF SOAP. This comes with a very nice canvas tote bag with large wooden handles, priced at $65.00 + shipping and sales tax. Now, I wish I could afford to make this my gift to everyone (and I will to some).....but, since all items are also sold seperately, I will package two or three items in small bags for some my gifts. These are all items that anyone will be happy to receive.

The body wash was beyond my expectation and I followed my shower with the body lotion. Knowing that these products are from Xango, I knew they would be outstanding in quality.....but, they are far above and beyond what I was expecting.

Words of caution.....There is a tendency to use far more than what is needed.....A DAB WILL DO YA!!

This ARIZONA GRAMMA is more than pleased tonight and I will be more than happy to help you order these amazing products......
Mary Ann
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OUR LITTLE MISSY HAS A NAME.....

SHE HAS A NAME.....finally after much family discussions, our new little dog has a name....MIZ BAILEY....she will be called BAILEY, we added the Miz because she is such a Diva and all my dog's names have started with an "M". Thank you everyone for all your good suggestions....Gary - Milly was a close second, followed by pumpkin.

Now that she has a proper name, it is fun to use it. I do believe she is more relaxed today, as she hasn't been heading to the corner to hide her head. She knows her bed is her safe haven. We hold and cuddle her, but she soon wants to return to her bed. I had no idea that these dogs could be so abused and it breaks my heart to see the pain in her eyes. Eye contact is very difficult for her.

THESE ARE SOME OF THE COMMON PUPPYMILL SURVIVOR BEHAVIORS:
TERROR AT HUMAN HANDS: The only time most mill dogs are removed from their cages, it's a painful experience. The dogs may be grabbed by the first reachable part of it's body: tail, leg, scruff, ears. This takes lots of patience and non-threatening touches to overcome.

AVERSION TO EYE CONTACT: Many puppymill survivors refuse to make eye contact with humans. This indicates fearful submission which decreases as the dog comes to realize he will not be harmed by you and begins to trust. Talking to your dog in a soft, calm voice helps speed the process. Wayne rocks and sings softly to Bailey....hymns, as that is all he knows.

AFRAID of FOOD; Anytime the cage door is opened on a mill dog, fear is the response, because an evil human is behind it.
This is definitely a problem with Bailey. It is necessary to place her food down and then walk away.

FEAR OF WATER: They are frightened of water hoses. Puppymillers generally don't bother removing the dogs before hosing down their cages.

They spend their entire lives in locked cages, unless rescued......They receive no veterinary care.....They are confined to overcrowded cages with poor quality food and dirty water.....They receive no human contact.....They often die of neglect or disease. Unwanted dogs are destroyed (even puppies just over 12 weeks old).

Miz Bailey is a beautiful little dog and my prayer is she will soon be romping around and playing, as she will know she is loved.

My eyes have been opened to this horrible treatment of animals......my niece, Kim, has been involved with rescue work and I so want to thank her for her involvement. It is so unbelievable that anyone could be so cruel to these adorable dogs.

If anyone is looking for another dog to add to their family, please take a look at a rescue dog.....they need you!! We found Bailey on a Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Website.

Bailey will be a sweet little dog.....she will probably always be a little shy and timid, but she will know how to show and accept a lot of love.

Because of Bailey, I remain a very Blessed Arizona Gramma.

OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER

We are soooo excited......tomorrow we are adopting our newly rescued Yorkshire Terrier. As least I hope all goes as planned.
We have had two previous Yorkies, plus we had bought a Yorkie for our Granddaughter, Tiffany. All the dogs had been purchased by a well known Breeder for mega bucks. Several months ago, my good friend Paddi adopted a rescue dog and reading about all the dogs that have been rescued and need homes, my heart wouldn't allow me to do anything else.

Since our little Molly died, I didn't think I would be able to get another dog for a long, long time.....but, I realize I still have a lot of love and patience for another member of the family.

This little dog is a purebred, rescued from a puppy mill.....they were half starved and kept in cages crammed with other dogs. She is very timid and will need lots of love. She is very small like our Molly, but she looks like our little Muffin. A good combination of both. She is cut short because she was so matted and dirty. A crate or travel bag will scare her right now, so she will be held and loved until she has our trust and ready to venture out.

We have had to jump through hoops to please the rescue people and we have been told we are approved. Hopefully, we pick her up in Phoenix in the morning.

I'll keep you updated. I'm sure this bundle of joy will more than please this ARIZONA GRAMMA.

October Paradise

This time of year I feel like we live in a little bit of paradise.....we are in awe at the beauty of the Desert, plus the weather is totally beyond enjoyable. I totally understand why people flock to the Desert this time every year.

I am excited that my family will be together in another week. Randy is driving Wayne's car down and hopefully, Tiffany will be able to come with him. It will be a short trip and he has to fly directly back.....but, there will be time for us to all be together and share a few meals.

Wayne has been working a few hours a day delivering flu vaccine to clinics.....this is a temporary job, but he is enjoying it. A man in our Park is Manager of the operation and another neighbor also works at doing this......they asked Wayne to help and he jumped at the chance. He works several hours early mornings and again in the evenings. Hence the reason he could use the extra car down here.

I just finished knitting slippers for Rob and Ted and they are soooo excited. They were afraid I would keep them until Christmas, but they are coming by today to take them home. I'll have to get busy knitting other items for them.

I am doing great and am feeling better than I have for several years.....exception being my back. Pool therapy seems to be helping that. I try to swim a full hour 5 days a week. The boys will be here a half day tomorrow afternoon and again Wednesday morning. We are both looking forward to enjoying them. They have their house decorated for Halloween and we have promised to spend that evening with them. Oh, the fun and joy of having grandchildren. I would love for Tiffany to be that age again.....no, not really, as she is a delightful and pretty young lady.

I will post pictures soon.....until next time, I remain a very Blessed Arizona Gramma.

Autumn is in the air.....

Our early fall is in the air.....my most favorite time of year. This is true wherever we are living as I am continually amazed that God created His beauty all over the Country. October and November is absolutely beautiful in the Desert. Our hot summer is coming to a close....our mornings and evenings are much cooler (no sweaters needed) and entertaining family and friends begin to happen with real vigor. Our outside spaces come alive as patios and porches become additional living spaces.

Instead of 4 normal seasons, the Desert has about 8 mini seasons. During the coming weeks Snowbirds (winter visitors) begin returning to the Desert to enjoy our wonderful weather, but increasing our traffic. Plus flocks of birds migrate to the Desert to shower us with their beauty and beautiful songs. Our citrus is beginning to ripen and will be ready by late Fall. In the meantime, the fruit adds an array of beauty to our trees. I have just had the first ripe lime from my little tree in the front yard. Looking out my office window I can enjoy the ripening of orange, lemon and grapefruit trees. Nothing taste better than tree ripened fruit.

As our weather cools I bring out my knitting and begin projects of fuzzy hats, warm scarfs and slippers for the Grandchildren. Teddy has already ordered 'green slippers'. It is with total joy that I begin these small projects. Holiday thoughts and ideas begin popping into my head and I am looking forward to spending time with special friends. We have a very large pool in our Park, which is heated to 88 degrees all winter.....needless to say, pool time will continue to be a priority.

My heart is full of joy and and over flows with thanksgiving as we begin my 'favorite time of the year'.....it is so easy to remain a very BLESSED ARIZONA GRAMMA.

BUSY FAMILY LIFE

When a family is busy, it is a good indication that all is well and everyone is healthy and happy. What more could I ask for? As a parent, it is a blessing to see positive attitudes in your children. Their glass is always half full and never empty. And then, to see that positive attitude in the Grandchildren is a blessing beyond compare. Robby was remarking the other night that knowing God created him made everything about him just right!! We definitely please God when we love what He created and we choose to live our life with joy and thankfulness.

Wayne is enjoying retirement....he loves his morning walks and visiting with people in the Park every morning, plus he enjoys sitting around the pool visiting with friends as I swim. He would like to work a few hours a day....very part time....and I think that would be good for him. He is a workaholic, so I think he would enjoy just a few hours a day.

Randy and Dana are leaving this Friday for a cruise.....Actually I believe this is to celebrate Dana's birthday. I know they will enjoy their trip, as they have been on many cruises in the past.

Tiffany and Jordan are doing well. We hope their move to Seattle, after the first of the year, becomes a reality. Randy is especially excited about this.

Tom, Shari, Rob and Ted are totally enjoying their new home in Sahuarita....they are constantly going in many directions, but yet they have a very peaceful, safe and loving home.

I continue to recoup from my surgery.....I'm feeling great (except for my back). I enjoy the pool every morning and use pool weights to increase my strength. I'm thankful for the natural healing that Xango gives me.

It is a wonderful life and it is so easy to be..and remain...a Blessed Arizona Gramma

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