We have two beautiful Bichons in Bailey and her brother Buddy. We just can’t imagine life without them. This is our 4th and 5th of this breed.

Bichon Frisé are the best dogs as they are smart, friendly, easy to house break and they don’t shed. They are also known to be hypo-allergenic.

They are great company, keep us active with their multiple walks in a day. We travel with them. These two love their toys and their winter fleece jacket’s. Bailey and Buddy make us smile with their fun unique personalities. Each dog is different. Buddy latches on to a particular toy that he insists are taking outside during his walks. Neighbors love seeing him as he brings a smile to their faces.

I grew up on a farm with large German Sheppard dogs and have always been a “dog” person.

Great companionship and unconditional love make dogs great for anyone considering a pet!

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I read this prompt and thought about it for a few hours. Initially I thought my engagement ring but my husband purchased it.

Then if not a home or a car, it would have to be dental work! I spent over $40,000 out of my own pocket. The results were upper dental implants and perfected original lower teeth. Together this made for my best and happiest smile. I love it!

The dental work created a smile that truly changed my life. I smile all the time and have so much more confidence. As a result I also lost over 20 pounds that I managed to keep off for a few years now.

The best investment and most expensive personal purchase hands down is my new smile!

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I am most proud of my marriage of 28 years and 34 years together! It has not always been easy as we surely have had our share of up and down life experiences.

The best and most proud part isn’t just how many years we have been together but rather the fact that we are so happy together. We really like and love one another. We enjoy being together and we like many of the same things.

We grew up in the 1970’s as teenagers and fondly remember the rock and roll music of that time that we still enjoy today.

We share many of the same views on life. Recently while dining with friends, I was told how many couples they know that aren’t happy and yet remain together. Sad.

It takes commitment and the desire to live together happily and I am most proud that we have achieved that in our many years together!

#marriage #longterm #commitment #happiness #pride #proud

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What have I been working on, you ask. Myself and my happiness and being the best possible version of myself.

One of the best parts of retirement is the time you have to invest in yourself and in doing what makes you happy.

Finding the balance between alone time and socializing. It never occurred to me just how special this stage of life was going to be … the luxury of working on what you alone want.

I’ve been working on my writings and blog postings. I’ve been working on making yummy and healthy home cooked meals. I’ve been working on being a really good dog mom to our two precious Bichons. And last but most important to me is my marriage and 34 year relationship with my husband Brian.

Each and every day our goal is to maintain our peace and happiness. A large part of that is achieved by living so close to the beach and exercising every day. Enjoying the great outdoors no matter the season, and showing gratitude for all that we have together as a married couple.

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