Christmas update

Merry Christmas!
Hoping you all are enjoying the celebration of our Saviors birth.  This season has brought many trips to the doctor and vet for us and some of our family members (sick kitties and doggies, injuries and sickness for people).  I’ve been thinking a lot about those experiencing heartbreak this season… whether it be a break in the family, financial stresses, a difficult season in life, or maybe a family division. The magic of the season and everyone saying how wonderful life is can feel like a slap in the face. I encourage you to press on and push through. Someday when you’re past this season of pain, you’re going to be able to encourage and lift up someone experiencing the same thing, and that is a blessing.

Things around here are truckin' along like always. I'm busy enjoying the last few weeks of calm before tax season starts, and making treats for the holidays.  We are moving forward with Whatahusbands shop - something he has been planning and saving up for for YEARS. So cool to see it come together!

The foundation is done, and in the next few months, we (that's right, that was no typo) WE will be putting up the steel frame for the building.  I am actually looking forward to it.  There's something really special about building something with your own two hands.  It probably won't be as fun as I'm thinking it will be, but it will be an experience for sure.

All the critters are doing great!  Norman is happy and adjusting to the new kitties...sort of. Someone, who shall remain nameless, tee tee'd on his bed and he was not happy about it.  You know how much he loves his bed.

Bonnie is as snuggly and sweet as ever. I just can't believe she was a shelter cat.  Whatahusband says she reminds him of his favorite cat growing up.  I, on the other hand, am still getting used to the fact that they all have tails.  We always had manx cats growing up.  She is quickly adjusting to our routine, and I love it. 

Crabman is so wiggly and busy I can't get a good picture of him.  He is rough and tumble all the way. Can't wait to get him outside to start catching critters!

Toonces is loving norman and being outside.  She has been bringing us mice and rats...and has turned into a giant white fluff ball because of all the humidity. :)

This 2nd picture cracks me up. Her face!

The chickens are doing good. Daisy has stopped laying for the winter. But, sister monica joan is still laying - on average - once every two days.  This was pretty unexpected.  Also the fact that she lays a white egg every once in a while was VERY unexpected! but so cool.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas...and a Happy NEW Year!
See ya in 2015 :)

Thanksgiving kitties

At our house, kitties are like potato chips. You can't just have one.

We've been on the lookout for new kitties and right before we left for the holiday, we added two new little additions to the family: Crabman & Bonnie!

This is crabman. He's a playful, sweet, purrin' kitty. He rubs all over you with his motor going.....just like Toonces. We are in need of a new mouser, so cross your fingers, we are hoping he'll turn into one.

This is Bonnie. She was going to be another outside cat, but as you will see, she is an inside cat through and through. She stole our hearts with her easy going ways and laid back nature. She rode in the car on our laps, has taken a nap or 2 with us in our bed, and loves lounging with us at night watching TV.

Toonces is not very happy about these guys, but we all know she's a sassy pants. She'll come around eventually. Norman, thank the Lord for his good nature, is totally ok! The kitties hiss at him, but he doesn't seem to mind. 

Here's hoping by Christmas they'll all be best friends!