I just wanted to...

Remove the wallpaper...

We ended up with all new appliances, granite and backsplash






I just wanted to...

Paint the front door, which meant we needed a new door knob, which meant we had to change all the other door knobs, which meant the hinges had to go as well...

We now have all new door knobs and hinges thru out the house...





I really want to paint my bathroom and get rid of the last wallpaper in the house, but I am afraid I will end up with an entirely new bathroom...which wouldn't be all that bad now that I think about it...

The Great Escape

Puddy escaped last night.

The door was open, he saw his opportunity and he took it.

We are getting all new door knobs throughout the house and in order to change them, the door has to be open.

And Puddy is no fool, he knows an open door means freedom. Even tho I warned Ed, Puddy is pretty quick for an older, out of shape kitty and he slipped out. Not once, not twice, but THREE times! The first time, I managed to corral him pretty quickly.

The second time, he decided to take me on a tour of our property and it was very dark. I finally picked up a very big stick and "herded" him back to the house.

But the third time was the charm for him. He had learned the lay of the land (and it was raining), so I wasn't able to get to him as quickly. He was just gone into the dark and stormy night. I decided to teach him a lesson and didn't go running after him (it was raining). But because I am the moma I am, I was worried sick about him.

After what seemed like days (2 hours)I heard MomaKat hissing and realized Puddy was at the dining room window. It took three attempts at the door to convince him, but he finally decided he was ready to end his wild adventure and rejoin the family.

I am so relieved and as I write, he is in his usual spot, laying on my feet. And if my hair wasn't already totally gray, I am sure I would have had some new ones after his little adventure.

Bad Kitty!

My Babies

It was so wonderful having all my babies together for a few days. We had a wonderful time showering Kari and her baby boy, spending time with family and friends and laughing at Oliver. I can only imagine what it will be like when these two little boys get together in a few years. If my hair wasn't already gray, I am sure the two of them would help it get that way!

It's going to be a busy few months ahead with trips to Cali and Cincy coming up, doing some more updating to the house and a couple of fun procedures I am not looking forward to. But at least the time will pass quickly. Not sure how long I will be with Kari, probably until she kicks me out!

Here are a couple of pics from this weekend.

Yes, I'm still here...

Although you can't tell by my blog...I have been very lax in posting since I returned from Boston. There are many reasons, but the main one is that I miss Oliver! And there just doesn't seem to be anything fun to write about. I just never knew how much this little boy was going to change my life. And Lord help me when the next little boy comes into my world...I will just be a big old blubbering mess for sure...

But, life goes on here in the hills of Arkansas. We have had some beautiful snowfalls here since I returned. I like to think I brought it home with me! Northwest Arkansas had record snowfalls this past week. We had 5-6 inches over 2 snows as well as some ice. But it is all melting today with the 50-60 degree highs and they are predicting 70's for next week. Crazy for sure.

Kari arrives Thursday. She is having a shower in Tulsa on Saturday. Hard to believe it is less than 2 months before we get to meet this little boy. She is on her "Babymoon" this weekend. They are in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains for the next few days and then she will come here for 5 days. Looking forward to some quality time with my baby before she has her baby. They closed on their house a week ago and she has been busy painting the nursery and doing other projects. I am planning to go up the last week of this month to help with whatever she needs help with.

Getting excited about our trip to Cali in March. Cindy and I are planning some fun things and we are still waiting to hear about the Ellen tickets...sure hope we get them, that would be a fun way to spend her birthday. Really hoping Alissa, Brek and Oliver will be able to join us for part of the week as well.

Ok, enough already, going to leave you with a recent picture of the most precious little boy on earth, IMHO!!