Showing posts with label My Kiddos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Kiddos. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Cat Scarf

Hank wearing his cat scarf

We have a cat named Panda. The thing about this cat is he is HUGE. It's not that he is fat, because he's not. He is extremely long, tall and athletic. I know it sounds like I am describing an NBA player, except my cat is not an overpaid baby like an NBA player. All spring, summer and fall Panda trolls the neighborhood killing birds, mice, rats, squirrels and he even once killed a weasel. He is almost three years old, and at the top of his game, so to speak. Did I mention that he does all of these amazing hunting feats with no front claws? Yep. Another endearing thing about Panda is that he loves to go on walks. No, not on a leash. He would never put up with being restricted like a lowly dog. However, he follows me around the neighborhood, walking right beside me, and will often wait if I pop into a neighbor's house and then will accompany me back home. I love this about him. But really, the single best thing about Panda is that he is such a lover. My kids lay all over him, kiss him, toss him around like a beanbag, dress him up in doll clothes, throw him in the pool, snuggle him and, my favorite of all, wear him like a scarf. Here is Hank today, wearing the cat scarf. Doesn't Panda's expression just say it all? Happy day.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Indian Summer Day at Pack's Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins galore at Pack's pumpkin patch in Farmington today. Sunny and Hank ran around looking for the perfect pumpkin - not too hard when there are thousands of these little beauties to choose from. We splurged this year and bought a 100 pounder! I can't wait to carve it tomorrow night. Without a doubt, fields and fields full of bright orange, ripe pumpkins are happy makers. Happy Halloween.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cutest Little Pirate Ever!

Glamour pirate costume - " hot off the press", as my Mom likes to say.

When Beata said she wanted to be a glamorous pirate for Halloween, I knew I was up for the challenge - arrrrrgh matey! Although Beata can be a little rough and tumble (read Tom-boy) around the edges, she is definitely a glamour girl deep inside. I love how cute she looks in her costume.

Sunny Bunny - The Reflections Champ

She is soooo cute!

Hooray for Sunny Bunny! Sunny won 1st Place in the Hannah Holbrook Reflections Contest for 3-D Art. Her darling cat/rainbow creation is now at the district level and hopefully will move on to region. She got a very shiny medal an a fancy certificate too. The theme this year is "Diversity Means . . ." When I asked Sunny how her project tied into the theme she said, "Well Mom, everyone loves cats, no matter who they are, where they live or what they look like." DUH! So take it from Sunny, we just need a few more cats in this world - world peace here we come.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Hank & JoJo - The Original Little Rascals


Hank went up the street today to find his friend Joseph to see if Joseph could play. About ten minutes later Hank walked back in the house, arms crossed, pouty lip and scowl. I asked Hank what was wrong and he told me that Joseph couldn't play, so I asked why. Then Hank said, "Joseph is up on his driveway running a lemonade stand. When I asked him if he wanted to play, he said, 'Hank, you know some of us have to work for a living!' Why can't I get a job?". Joseph and Hank are five. I just love these boys.