Kerzon Update

It turns out he did not break his tail, but had a bite abscess on it. So to the tune of $$$ they cleaned it out and gave him a shot of antibiotics.

Kind of a bummer, since I have been successfully treating Leo's abscesses with a home cleaning and essential oils... Way cheaper. But being able to knock a cat out is sometimes necessary, especially when you can't see through the hair to find out the problem!

Anybody want to share a home recipe for cat anesthetic?? :-)

Funny Answer

Mommy: Melia, do like it better when I sprinkle the cheese on top of your scrambled eggs when they are done cooking, or when I cook the cheese in with the eggs?

Melia: Um...... I like both!

:-) She's so funny....

Poor Kerzon... Curzon.... whatever...

Somehow he hurt his tail! So now it's limp from the middle on out... I still have to make an appointment for him to check it out. He looks so pathetic, but it has mellowed him out quite a bit. Kinda nice, but don't tell him I said so...

Kiera and Ziva

Just a little overwhelmed...

The rental is almost done. I feel good about it... what I don't feel good about is the fact that when we spend all our free time up there, we don't get to work on our house at all. Even though I confessed to being a messy a couple of weeks ago, I have yet to make any significant progress because I'm so busy up there!

There. I let it out. So, if you come over, please comment on how great the rental looks and ignore how many weeds there are and the jungle they are creating. And how I haven't yet picked my corn... And all the crowded shelf space... At least I'm not terribly behind on the laundry.

But we listed it today. Finally. Now just prayers for wisdom and the right neighbors for us. :-) One day at a time. And sometimes, 5 minutes at a time.

A Sweet Revelation...

Do you know what Isaac means? Do you know what kind of baby we have?

I have known that Isaac means "he laughs" or "laughing one" forever... I mean, it's right there in scripture! But the sudden revelation that we named our happy little laughing baby "he laughs" just hit me yesterday, and brought tears to my eyes...

He is such a blessing :-)

Clarification!!!

I've really enjoyed reading your comments and thoughts on Facebook vs. Blogs. The funny thing is that I never intended to give up my blog! I agree that there is just way too much I can do here that I can't do on Facebook, especially personalizing it. I never did like MySpace, so that wasn't an issue. It was way too hard to read people's pages with all the interference and distractions.

My desire is to be able to talk to more people... mainly the group who isn't going to take the time to visit here... like old highschool friends, youth group kids, and others from church or work.

So don't worry! I'm not going anywhere :-)

So I like my blog... but

How many of you think I should get on Facebook?

If I do, the requirement I put before you is to make sure you tell me if you think I am on there too much. I don't want it to be a distraction and further temptation to steal time away from my kids. But I do like how you can network so much more than waiting for people to comment...! I need accountability partners here people... any volunteers? The bad part is that you have to be on there too if you're gonna keep tabs on me!

Edited to add: And I have to make sure it's ok with Gabe. I know he has some security concerns on there.. that's why his name is a little "off." Mine might be too... :-)

Just a few pics from summer camp...

These were from another person's camera, sorry they're so blue, but I thought they were too cute not to share!

Kiera coloring with Helen (our pastor's wife)
Beautiful Girls

Momma and Isaac

More to come, I promise, but it takes so long :-) So you just get a few at a time....

So Relieved...

I am so glad tonight is done. It was inventory tonight at work, and this makes three days working in a row. Warning... TMI... That's a lot of pumping...

But cool news- the gal I had the priviledge of praying for THANKED ME for yesterday. This is huge news because she's the type of person who will just rebuild the shell and hide the emotions away. Plus I left her a letter last night with some stuff I felt she needed to know- like not to be afraid of the pain of letting Him heal her heart, and not to be embarassed because we all have stuff that hurts, so I understand! I am thrilled that she didn't put up a wall yet :-) I am PRAYING that she will come to church tomorrow. I told her I was saving her a seat!

Breathing a sigh of relief that today is done... and praying for strength for tomorrow.