Susan and MichelleSusan and her friend, Michelle, at a dog show. Circa 1991

Showing German ShepherdsSusan showing a German Shepherd Dog. Circa 1991.

Wedding Day!John and Susan at their wedding on August 22, 1998.

MonteSusan's horse, Monte. A gorgeous dark bay Arabian gelding.

John and SusanThe photo was taken during our 2007 cruise to Alaska. While Alaska is beautiful, too cold for me.

Susan & ChristinaThis photo was taken in 2006 outside P.F. Changs in Colorado a favorite restaurant of both Susan and Christina (Susan's daughter.)

Ketelhut FamilySusan's daughter and her family in 2003. Shown are Christina, her husband Matthew, daughter - Olivia, and son - Ryan.

Our GrandchildrenOur grandchildren in 2004. Shown are Olivia, Ryan, and Aiden.

OliviaOur granddaughter, Olivia, in 2006 at 7 years old.

RyanOur grandson, Ryan, in 2006 at 3 years old.

AidenOur grandson, Aiden, in 2006 at 2 years of age.

John and JoyJohn and our Italian Greyhound, Joy, inside his coat. See her little head poking out? Unfortunately, Joy is no longer with us.

Angel Face and AceOur German Shepherd Dog, Ace, who is sharing his bed with one of our Persian kittens, Angel Face. Unfortunately, our beloved Ace is no longer with us (as of late 2011). He was 12 1/2 years of age when he passed in October 2011.

FluffyFluffy is one of our Persian kittens. His new owners sent us this wonderful picture of Fluffy after he climbed in a shoebox and made himself at home.

JohnJohn relaxing at a dog show with one of our German Shepherd puppies sleeping on his lap.

Ryan and MattOur son-in-law, Matthew, reading to his son, Ryan, in 2006.

SusanPhoto of Susan doing what she does a lot of --- talking on the phone. This photo was taken of Susan in her truck in June of 2007.

OliviaOur granddaughter, Olivia, as a small child holding one of our barn kittens and pretending it was her "baby".

SusanSusan scuba diving in Cozumel - Mexico in 2004. This was one of her first dives and she was having the time of her life.

MonteSusan's Arabian horse, Monte, running in from the pasture.

Persian kittenOne of our Persian kittens (solid cream) trying to figure out the German Shepherd dog figurine.

John and SusanThe photo was taken aboard Island Princess during our March 2004 cruise to and through the Panama Canal.

PhelanOur Irish Wolfhound, Phelan, trying to get up in the easy chair to lay in Susan's lap. The photo was taken in January 2010 after Phelan broke Susan's left leg.

HenryHenry, our India Blue Peacock (also called Pea Fowl), displaying his feathers at the horses that were nearby. The picture was taken in October 2010.

ChickensSome of our chickens scratching in our pasture. The picture was taken in October 2010.

MeganJohn's daughter, Megan, with our goats and miniature donkey. The picture was taken in May 2010.

MeganJohn's daughter, Megan, with our Arabian gelding, Monte. The picture was taken in May 2010

JasonJason our miniature donkey (now deceased). The picture was taken in April 2010.

Pasture animalsOur horses: Monte and Rocket with Jason our miniature donkey. The picture was taken in October 2010.

Phelan and JohnPhalen and John in our pasture. The picture was taken in April 2010.

SusanSusan testing for her PADI scuba diving certification. The picture was taken in September 2010.

SusanSusan testing for her PADI scuba diving certification. That water was COLD!! The picture was taken in September 2010.

SusanSusan with her German Shepherd Dog, Ace, at herding instinct test. Circa 2005.

Susan and AceSusan with her German Shepherd Dog, Ace, at his Herding Instinct Test. Circa 2005.

ChickensOne of Susan's chickens in our pasture - September 2012. This breed is called: Dominque, and it lays brown eggs.

ChickenOne of Susan's chickens in our pasture - September 2012. This breed is called: Ameraucana and it lays blue eggs. It is sometimes called the Easter Egg chicken because of its blue eggs.

Feathered FeetOne of Susan's chickens in our pasture - September 2012. This breed is called: Black Cochin and it lays brown eggs. Notice the feathers on its feet. Cool!

Buff Orpington ChickenOne of Susan's chickens in our pasture - September 2012. This breed is called: Buff Orpington which is a type of Bantam Chicken. It lays brown eggs.

Guinea HenThis is one of Susan's Guinea Fowl (or guinea hen) - September 2012. The color is Lavender.

HenryThis is Henry a male India Blue peafowl (or peacock) - September 2012.

MacThis is John's horse that he got last summer (2011). Mac is an Appaloosa.

John and PhelanJohn with our Irish Wolfhound, Phelan. Summer 2012 (Phelan died in 2015 at 6 1/2 years of age)

PhelanOur Irish Wolfhound, Phelan. (Summer 2012) He decided that he wanted to see what we were doing in the laundry room, so he stuck his head through the little cat door in the bottom of the laundry room door. Too cute. (Phelan passed away in 2015 at almost 7 years old)

Susan's Aunt CaroleSusan's Aunt Carole with their mini-donkey. April 2014.

Susan with her Aunt CaroleSusan with her Aunt Carole and a few of Susan's critters. Susan has some eggs she collected from the chicken coop in her right hand. April 2014.

FawnThis is a fawn that was cushed down in the brush on our property. August 2010

JohnJohn while he was still in the Navy (he was ann Ensign at this time). Circa Summer 1973.

JohnJohn with our Italian Greyhound, Joy, and one of our grandchildren, Ryan. Circa 2003.

MarthaMartha Loewe with Susan's horse and one of our goats. Martha and Susan have been friends since the 6th Grade! Circa May 2010.

MarthaMartha and Jason. Susan and Martha have been friends since the 6th grade! Circa May 2010.

MarthaMartha with our goat, Allie. Allie has since passed away. Martha and Susan have been best friends since the 6th Grade! Circa May 2010.

Pasture OrnamentsOur two horses, Monte and Mac, and our two mini-donkeys, Rumba and Patches. Circa October 2014.

Best Friends Forever!Susan and Martha who have been best friends since the 6th Grade. Circa 2014.

John and Susan Welcome youSusan and John with one of their Persian cats. Early in 2019.

Regional Awards Banquet - 2016Susan at the CFA Regional Awards Banquet in June 2016.

Regional Awards Banquet - 2016CFA Regional Awards Banquet. From left to right: Jackie B., Susan, and John. June 2016.

Regional Awards Banquet - 2016Susan with Nan S. at the CFA Regional Awards Banquet in June 2016.

Regional Awards Banquet - 2016Susan and Jackie B. at the CFA Regional Awards Banquet in June 2016.

susan and Sabrina Grisler

Regional Awards Banquet - 2016Susan at the CFA Regional Awards Banquet in June 2016.

Regional Awards Banquet - 2018Susan with CFA Regional Director and Judge, John Colilla presenting Susan her Regional Win trophy for Mikey. Mikey won 14th BEST CAT in Region 4!
June 2018

Susan and JohnSusan and John at the CFA Regional Awards Banquet in June of 2018.

Chillaxing!JR and Millie relaxing. (Millie is the Black and White).
November 2018

Friends!JR and Bandy taking a nap. November 2018.