Thor is one of the most photogenic cats that I have ever had.
He has the most beautiful blue eyes that make my heart melt.
He can also get into as much trouble as a 2-year-old.
For a few hours each morning, he takes a nap amongst the plants on top of the pantry, dreaming up ways to make my life a little more interesting.
Ah, it’s February 14.
Valentine’s Day
A day of love.
So, what did you get your sweetie for this special day?
I’m not much of a Hallmark person, and I learned a few years ago that Rick doesn’t really like to be on the receiving end of flowers, so I must be creative.
With that said, I have something special in mind for him, but I haven’t bought it yet (and I can’t reveal it on here because he might be reading it today).
As with all of the gifts we get each other, it will be something that he truly loves and that he will use.
To be continued….
I love having Mondays off. It is a day that I get to do whatever I want, whether it means getting caught up on homework (or further ahead, as most of you know) or doing absolutely nothing at all.
However, this Monday was meant for what Rick had planned…
…finally applying for our passports.
We have talked about this for years, but never really set time aside to do it. You know, it really isn’t such a hard process to go through. Find a place to take your photo (gotta have 2 of the exact same one), go online and fill out the application (took a whole 5 minutes for each one), and head to the Clerk of Court with your paperwork, photos, drivers license and birth certificate. Oh, and one more thing… money.
This is not a cheap little booklet you are buying, but an investment in your ability to travel freely about the world telling other countries “I really am who I say I am because my government has issued me this little book for $110.” Actually, it was $150 apiece after you paid the guy $15 for taking your picture and $25 to the Clerk of Court to look it all over.
Well, now we get to check this off of the bucket list of “Things we were always going to do but never find the time to do it.” We still have to write out our will, but I think I’ve had enough excitement for one day.
Love this photo of Thor “bopping” Nichole on the nose!
This was the first time that they met, and I have to say that he made quite the impression. He was quite the youngen and would do all the “cute” things that kittens do, like get into the trash, knock over the food dish… come to think of it, he’s almost 5 and still does that stuff!
I have one of the best friends in the world! Actually, I consider her more than that… she is a sister. From the time that we met almost 5 years ago, we have had a deep connection, not to just each other, but to many other things.
Patty lives back in Canada now, but we still keep in touch whenever we can and act as though we are only separated by a few miles, not hundreds.
She recently told me about the new family that has been visiting her lately, and I just had to get pictures from her to share.
Apparently Patty has been adopted by a family of deer that visit her home, and they were very gracious to pose for this photo. She says that there are 2 more that come with this group, but these 3 make it a point to always come together.
I guess that they have pretty hardy appetites and Patty has been feeding them with deer corn, which they don’t seem to mind at all!
What a wonderful bond she must have with them, considering deer are normally such skiddish creatures.
Thanks for letting me share these Patty… you are the best!