troublemakers

These kitty cats are troublemakers at times.  Jay is working on the basement and he carefully stapled up plastic to contain the plaster dust.

The cats ripped it down.   Could even see where the claws sunk in and the slid to the floor.   They were without remorse, just sprawled out on top of the pile of ruined plastic like it was their personal nest.

Jay ranted quite a bit, referred to them as maniacs.   Well, there was another descriptor before that word, but it is understandable.

This guy tolerates no nonsense from Dani, and she gives him space.  I zoomed in on this photo though and he's a handsome cat, photo suitable for framing.

This one is supervising the work below.

This is the next morning where I found her licking out a cat food can ON THE COUCH.

This is why there's a blanket over it.  It's not that there is one thing wrong with the couch, it is strictly for protection. Elin used to sleep on there, and now Dani is snacking on things that are just gross.

Ahh.  So much for that.  

Love, Val
 

saturday night

 They're painting tiles, an idea of Tim's, kept them very busy, quietly working.

Love, Grandma

friday afternoon and evening

It was a special service, Stations of the Cross.

I guess its a Catholic thing, lots of kneeling and so forth.   They did a nice job.

 And Brigadoon in the evening, a wonderful performance--

The music, the choreography, the polished lines, so much work went into this, and well worth it.

Fish fry supper fundraiser:

And that's the end.

Love, Val

friday morning

We went to his school for this circus program, and the kids and teachers did a great job.  It was very fun.  He was in the script as a seal.

But he got overwhelmed.

It's fine. Life is like that sometimes.

 Yes, you little monkey.

So much love, Grandma and Grandpa

happy birthday darling

Darling girl, this was a great party and it was lovely to spend a little time with you tonight.

Here's hoping the year ahead is all kinds of wonderful and being eleven is fantastic.

We love you like crazy.   

Happy birthday, love Grandma and Grandpa 




 

a blast from the past

This morning Julia appeared beside me, saying good bye on her way to class.

"Guess where I got my inspiration for this outfit?"

No idea.  It looks very normal.

Then she showed me this:

Same pink Gap hoodie, same black pants.

Looking good, Girlfriend!

Love, MOM