Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Catching Up With the LeRoys

Yes, we're still here, thanks for asking! It's time to catch up a little on what we've been doing, which has not been travelling.

First and most important, you may remember that Suzy had bariatric surgery last January. This is Suzy before the surgery.

Then in May we showed you "The Incredible Shrinking Woman," after a loss of 76 pounds.
Well, here we now, just more than six months after surgery, and the loss is 103 pounds!




















On another thread, we introduced you to the family of quail that was born on our back porch. Many folks asked for updates on the quail. This is "Our Family" now. Only six youngsters are left, but they are healthy and happy.

Lots of other families come to our place for food as well.



















Another new thread: we recently left a comment with Al of the Bayfield Bunch that we had recently planted a bunch of stuff in our yard, and Al wanted pictures. This is a Trichocereus hybrid, the last item we planted. It's about to burst into bloom.

How about this Trichlobivia hybrid, with its friend Grouch?

Or the new Lantana (left) and Red Bird of Paradise (right)?

Here are a couple of shots of our cactus garden. I keep hoping we don't find anything else to plant here!




We bought a Desert Willow tree for the front yard, had it delivered and planted for us. Danny of the Civano Nursery did a splendid job.





















The Desert WIllow flowers look almost like miniature orchids.

There are lots more pictures of cactus, quail, plants, and the tree in our web album called Suzy and Cactus. But we want to leave you with this early sunrise recently, on a day in ... Our Life on Wheels.

24 comments:

  1. I wondered what was up with you folks. Great things, all the way around I can see. :)

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  2. Congratulations Suzy!!! I hope you feel as good as you look, because you look terrific!! You've been working hard at this and you deserve a huge pat on the back for your success. I look forward to hearing about and seeing you back out on the road and enjoying your new physical abilities. Great things, indeed!
    Your place looks great, too! It's also fun to see your quail, I've always loved seeing them in the Arizona desert. They are such neat critters!
    Hugs,
    Terry

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  3. Hey, looking great Suzy & I bet you feel a whole lot better as well. Nice pics of the Cactus Garden & I know right where you planted that Desert Willow. Just about the same spot we took some Christmas pictures from a few years ago. Nice to hear from you folks that all is well way down there in Benson Arizona. Maybe see you guys in November sometime:))

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  4. YEA FOR SUZY! You need to buy you some smaller clothes. Those are too big for your little body!
    I love the entire yard. Great job!

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  5. You go, Suzy! You're looking better and better.

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  6. Congratulations on the weight loss.

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  7. Congrats on the weight loss! It must have been very exciting to reach the 100 mark! I bet she really feels light.

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  8. We just bought a place in Cactus Country this spring. I sure would like to copy some of your garden plans. They're almost as beautiful as you, Susy.

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  9. You look positively amazing, Mom! I am so very happy for both of you.

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  10. Way to go, "little" Suzy! You look fantastic!

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  11. I'm seriously impressed. Congratulations to Suzy as it takes plenty of hard work even with surgery to look this good.

    Thanks for the garden photos too. Looking good on all fronts.

    Blessings.

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  12. Sure glad to see Suzy doing so well, she looks great. Nice looking garden you have going there.

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  13. Three (or more) CHEERS for Suzy!!! Way to go, you must feel so much better... I lost 6 lbs and feel like a new person...but need to lose about 15 more,,,but boy it is tough, eswpecially since the hormone shots I have to have for the Cancer make you gain weight..

    Your yard just keeps lookin better and better...Way to go...

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  14. Such a nice update. The new Suzy looks fantastic, the quail family seems to be doing very well, and the desert garden is beautiful!

    John and Ellen
    connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

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  15. I sure love your new tree...very pretty...And Suzy looks MAAAAVALOUS!...Wow, what a difference..Suzy did the hard work, and it is paying off..I can imagine her quality of life has vastly improved ..as the weight went down, the health index went up...Thanks for finally posting the photos...She was always a pretty lady, but now she literally SHINES!!

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  16. Suzy is looking AWESOME even! Congrats on losing over 100lbs, that's an amazing achievement. Now, go out and buy some smaller clothes!!

    The Cactus Garden looks really nice. Love that last sunset photo.

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  17. Echoing what others have said, but very sincere -
    We're so proud of you, Suzy. You look amazing and that smile on your face says you're feeling better, too. Good on ya! I love the cactus garden, but that tree really gets my attention. Hope it continues to bloom and provide shade and enjoyment for you both.

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  18. Way to go Suzy. That is quite an accomplishment to lose 103 lbs and you look great. We hope you are feeling better and continue to meet your goal.

    I hope you both had a very happy anniversary celebration and you enjoyed your steak. We celebrate our 55th in a couple weeks and know how special the anniversaries are.

    Hope to see you guys in November when we return to Tucson.

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  19. New to your blog Suzy but cheers to your weight loss! You must feel like a new lady! Just catching up with all your doings...my folks retired to Tucson in the late 70's and I can't wait to make my way there as snowbird when our journey begins...none too soon I hope! AND HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! ~cozygirl
    itsacozygirl.blogspot.com

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  20. OMG! Suzy you look great and you look like you feel great. Your face just shines with achievement. I can't praise you enough because I know it was hard work, keep it up, or I guess I should say keep it off.

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  21. Just want to say you look AMAZING!!! What a transformation !
    Nina

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  22. Suzy, u are looking great!!! Looks like u feel good too!! I am more active & love getting into smaller clothes & not having to worry about where to sit!! But am still having my issues with certain foods & chewing thoroughly :)

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  23. Looking good Suzy. Congratulations. Hope you are feeling as good as you look.

    That desert willow is gorgeous.

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  24. I'm a follower of "The Bayfield Bunch". Al had posted on his blog about your weight loss.... I wanted to see your pictures, I also wanted to congratulate you... you've done so well.

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