Photo An Hour #2

This past Saturday I did another Photo an Hour.  

7:30AM -- We woke up earlier, but I didn't get my fist photo off until the bed was made.  The painting above the bed is super creepy, and from my childhood.  I mostly keep it there to creep out my husband.  

8:30AM -- Sitting drinking coffee, and checkin' my BlogLovin' list.  

9:30AM -- Thinking of some DIYs for these guys.  I found the rock a while ago.  It has a natural hole through it, and I'd like to make a new necklace for it.  The white bow is a hair clip from ModCloth, and the lil' pink doggie is a pin I've had forever.  It went with a whole outfit I had as a kid, I have the faintest memory of it, and it envolved a black and white houndstooth skirt. 

10:30 AM -- Checking out one of our lovely patches of Thyme.  It's blooming and beautiful.  :)  This is it's second year back.  I think it enjoyed the mild winter.  

11:30AM -- My last paper pulp seed cups.  All the seedlings have been transplanted.  They did well in the paper cups.  They did best in my cabbage pulp cups.  

12:30PM -- My current favorite shoes.  Converse makes them.  The thing I love most about these shoes is that they aren't identical. I wish I could buy more shoes like these.  

1:30PM -- This tree stump knot has been drying out on a bench for a couple years in our backyard.  I think it's about time I planted something in it.  I love it's shape and texture.  

2:30PM -- Procrastinating getting my blog entry done.  I spent some time looking at my rock collection.  This guy guards all my goodies.  I've been thinking of getting the rocks and their friends a new home.  We'll see ...

3:30PM -- Getting my blog work done, while watching TV, and keeping a snack by as motivation.  I like to reward myself for getting stuff done - with food.  Ya know like you do with dogs and kids?  :)

4:30PM -- Gathering my stuff together to go over to our friends' Kristen and James' house.  My sunglasses are either from Urban Outfitters, H and M, or Target.  I've purchased them at all three places.  Sometimes in this color,  sometimes in other colors.  This is my current favorite color.  I got my cell phone case at my favorite farmer's market.  I don't have an iPhone.  I have T-Mobile's  3G My Touch Slide.  The keyboard is essential.  I like the phone a like, I'm not looking forward to the day I have to replace it.  

5:30PM -- Kristen and James' cute kitty.  Her name is Avie.  It's taken her a bit to warm up to Aaron and I visiting, but she's our buddy.  I'd like to get a younger kitty when we are ready.  Maybe one that likes to jump or get in water!  

6:30PM -- James made Emeril's yummy Spicy Barbecued Shrimp Skewers.  I just ate dinner, but looking at these pics makes me want to eat again!  Mmmm, James is a great cook.  He served the shrimp with a cold bean and corn salad, which was awesome too.  I'm definitely stealing these recipes.  

7:30PM -- Kristen mixed up this tasty Cherry Beer Margarita she found on Pinterest.  I generally go for whisky and cola, but this was delightful.  I have a soft spot for maraschino cherries, so this was right up my alley.   

8:30PM -- Playing with Avie after dinner.  Kristen has another cat, but Lenore is very shy.  She usually hides the whole time we visit.   I always enjoy hanging out with Kristen and James.  I'm glad they are our friends.  We left their house around nine,  and went to bed shortly after we got home.  We aren't night owls, we're early risers.  I rarely sleep past seven AM.

Hope you enjoyed this Photo an Hour!  Happy DIYing, chris.  

Goodbye Beautiful Kitty.

There is no easy way to say this.  Today Aaron and I had to let Cricket go.  Our vet was really great, and made it as easy as possible for us.  We knew her time was coming for a few weeks now.  She's barely been eating.  She wanted to eat, but couldn't.  She'd stare at her food or water and just sit there.  There is nothing more heart wrenching.  This is cheesy, but we kept track of her weight with the Wii fit, and she went from 12 lbs to 8.5 lbs.  This Monday she stopped eating, and today she spent the whole day staring at her water bowl, but not drinking. 

I want to think of her the way I loved her.  My beautiful Cricket Chicken Cat Dog was the best cat a pet lover could ever be so blessed to spend time with.  She was a magnificent cuddlier.  She knew exactly when you needed a hug the most, and wouldn't let you say 'no'.  She would come when you called her, and hang out for as long as you needed her.  Crick was extra soft to pet, and sweet as can be.  She'd put up with just about anything for a little love.  I loved her little squeak of a meow, and how she'd stand on her hind legs at meal time.  

I know Chicken is in a better place now.  With lots of milk, cheese, tuna, and popcorn!  Pain-free, Vacuum-free, and all the head scratches she can bear!  All of you with pets give your little ones an extra hug for me tonight.  Thanks for listening, chris

Cricket's Seven Month Anniversary

Yesterday was Cricket's seven month mark since her cancer diagnosis.  She's been putting up a good fight, but this past month her cancer has been the hardest on her yet.  It's hard to deny that our time is limited.  Everyday is a little harder than the last.  Aaron and I realize that we will be making a very difficult decision soon.  We are struggling with knowing when the time is right.  We don't want our lovely cat to suffer more than necessary, but we also don't want to end things for her too early.

Let's think of the good days though. She's has been the best cat I could have ever hoped for.  She does all sorts of tricks, and she's just so darn cute.  She's super patient.  Meaning she'll put up with just about anything just for some lovin'.  Cricket cuddles when you need it the most, and just fills my days with joy and love.  Plus she does some random weird stuff, like sitting on the toilet, that just makes you say "what??? why???".

This is her pre-feeding trick.  She eats breakfast and dinner everyday, and she does this trick every time. 

Sometimes we call Cricket Chicken.  Either way she'll come when called.  She'll sit when told, and she even knows what kisses are!  

This is Chicken last month.  She is extra cute in the first couple seconds of this super short video.  

I'm going to go spend more time with my little darling.  I hope ya'll enjoyed how cute Cricket is.  I have some great posts planned for this week!  Happy DIYing, chris!