My "Babies"

I know I'm a little 'over-the-top' lately about my cats, but I'm just so in love with them and so grateful that Baby made it back home safe and sound. Here's a pic of her when I used to hold her in one hand and feed her out of a teaspoon. Although she's now about 3 times the size she was in this pic, she's still not much bigger than a minute. But in her mind she has always thought she was as big and bad as any of the other cats, and our rabbit!

This is when they were tiny little things. I used to put them to bed at night, all on one lawn chair and they would snuggle together like this all night long. They are, from left to right, George, Cali, Prowler, and the little black furball at the bottom is Baby.

Here's some recent "cat-titude" from Baby...

It's Friday

Well, I don't have much going on today to write about. Didn't get whole lot of sleep last night because I was so overjoyed that my little baby kltty was back home safe and sound. So today, I'm kind of just lazing around. It's hot and I don't feel like doing much of anything.
But, husband and I did go to WalMart this morning and got new cell phones. We realized that as of this Sunday, July 1st, we will have to have hands-free phones in the car. So we both got new phones. They are camera phones, which I've never been interested in having (I like my camera), but now I'm excited to have it and that's the very first thing I wanted to know how to work on the thing! Now I can take pics wherever I am and I'll be able to post them on my blog or wherever!
Today, also, found out about a brand new restaurant that's opening soon in my area. The Melting Pot. It's a fondue place and jean knee over at put some polka dots on it wrote about it in one of her posts. It sounds sooo yummy. I can't wait for it open so we can go try it out!
Okay, bloggies, more next time and hopefully some news that will have pics with it taken from my new phone!

UPDATE - SHE'S BACK!

In my last post I wrote about being sad because my "baby" had run away. Well, at 11:30 tonight, I walked out to the patio and guess who came running up? It was Baby! I don't know where she was all day long or why she didn't come when I called to her all day long, but she's back now, and I am so happy! I thank the Lord that He brought her back to me, safe and sound, just like I asked!

She's Here!

Got a call from my brother-in-law this morning to tell me that the new baby has finally arrived! Remember the pictures I posted of April's Baby Shower? Well, April's baby was born at 10:28 a.m. PST today! Her name is Ruthie Danielle, and she looks like her daddy. By the way, my brotherinlaw who called is the grandpa. So I'm very happy for James and April and their little family.
But, I'm also very sad today. One of my "babies" ran away sometime between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. this morning. My "babies" are my little family of cats, 5 in all. And it was the smallest (runt of the litter) who ran away. She always sticks very close to home and always comes running first thing in the morning when I get up. But not today. The momma and other 3 babies were all present and accounted for, but not Baby. That's her name, Baby. When she was about 2 months old (that's when I adopted them-they were abandonded) she was the size of my hand. I used to hold her in one hand and feed her out of a teaspoon because she was so small and the other cats would push her away from the food dish. She and I bonded and she has been my "baby" ever since. So not being able to find her today saddens me. Husband says I shouldn't sit around all day worrying about a cat, but I think secretly he's been doing the same thing. We are so attached to her. Well, to all of the cats, but especially her. I'm hoping she'll come home on her own. One of her brothers did this same thing several months ago, and he was gone for about 24 hours then just reappeared. I still have no idea where he had been. I've been praying that my little baby will come home, adn I'm trying not to worry myself too much, but if you're an animal lover, you'll understand what I'm going thru.
Okay, blogger fans, I don't have much more to say today and didn't even really feel like writing this post, but I'm trying to get in the habit of writing at least something every day. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Update!

Hoorayyy!!!!!!!!! I finally finished the invitations. Can you believe it? I cannot believe how much trouble I had trying to get the darn things done. It was a major accomplishment just to get them to print on the computer where I wanted the printing to ge, then trying to get cardstock to go thru my printer was another fiasco! But, I finally got them all printed, riboon threaded, bows tied, everyting glued in its proper place, and I even put a little "Handmade by Brenda" label on the back of each one. So now, all I hae to do is adress the envelopes, put postage on them and in the mail they go! Oh, yeah, I also have to make a little insert with the brides sizes on it (it's a lingerie shower) to put in each card. That should be simple. At least I hope it is.
Well, on to a brighter note. Today I got a call from a very dear friend with whom I hadn't spoken or seen for a couple of months. She and her hunky hubby have been on vacation, touring across the United States on their way to a family wedding in New York. Anyhow, it was sooo good to hear from her. I think she is probably my oldest and dearest friend. We first met when I was I think about 14 years old (now I'm 50-something!) and even though we've been apart for long periods of time, we have remained friends. Even after we've been apart, when we get together, it's like there has been no time or distance between us ever. Anyhow, I am so glad that she called. She told me all about her trip and it sounds wonderful! O, while she was there, she got to witness the birth of her first great grandchild. The miracle of birth is probably abut the most awesome thing I've ever witnessed in my life. I can't even put into words how awesome it is!
Well, folks, I guess that's enough blabbo for one post. I need to get those pesky invites addressed anyhow.

Shower Invitation

Finally got a prototype of the invitation for the Bridal Shower done. Here it is. It was very time-consuming to weave the ribbon thru those tiny little slots made by the ribbon punch. Since I have to make around 20, I need to find a shortcut. Anybody out there have any tips?

DRINK, STEAL, SWEAR & LIE

This was an email sent to me. Good rules to live by.


DRINK, STEAL, SWEAR & LIE (Not what you think, so read on)!

(FOUR RULES TO LIVE BY)

I met this guy while I was in Albuquerque and he has a motto he lives by everyday. He said listen carefully and live by these 4 rules: Drink, Steal, Swear, & Lie. I was shaking my head 'no', but he then told me to listen while he explained his four rules. So here they are:

1. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.
2. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in worse shape than you are.
3. "Swear" that you will be a better person today than yesterday.
4. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down at night, thank God you live in America and have freedom.

I am not as good as I should be; I am not as good as I could be; but THANK GOD,
I am better than I used to be.

-- Author Unknown