Wow, what a long time

It has been such a long time since I have updated this thing. I don't even know if anybody is even reading it anymore. Anyway, Dan and I have been busy with traveling in the last month and this weekend we finally got to stay home. Dan's parents were here visiting, which was absolutely wonderful. So we got to relax and be lazy with them. We grilled out Friday and had delicious steak and potatoes. Yummmm. And then Dan and his dad went golfing Saturday, probably the last time until spring, while Debi and I went *shopping*. And by shopping, I mean we went to Alco. Ah, small towns. So much to do, so much to see. Anyway, we had such a good weekend and I will be the first to admit that I hated seeing them go. I miss our families so much being the farthest away than we've ever been. But we could be further, so I shouldn't complain. Another thing that consumed most of the weekend was playing with the seven week old kittens. Yes, we still have three of them. We got rid of one of them, but are desperately searching for good homes for the remaining three. They are very cute and I will be sad when they leave and yet very happy to have my house back to normal. So, I think that's about it for an update. I will be sure to keep on top of this thing and update it more regularly, just in case there is someone who wants to know what's going on in our lives. :)

Turning 50

This past weekend was my mom's 50th birthday party. It was a blast, but I have to admit that I didn't take any pictures. We had these disposable cameras that we were taking pictures with, so I completely forgot to take any with my camera. But Dan did take one of my niece Jordan, who was the runner up for the life of the party. (My mom being the first) There was a lot of hula-hooping, playing with balloons, and laughing. It was great to see family and friends and to celebrate with my mom.

By request of my mother, I am going to post some pics of the kittens. I know that not everybody gets excited about kittens like I do, so I haven't posted that many. But my mom has asked for an update, so here are a few of my favorite moments with the kitties. The one on the left was taken about a week ago when they were all waking up from one of their many daily naps. This one on the right is my favorite kitten. She is very sweet and quiet and loves to sit in my lap. The last photo is the only black and white kitty. This one and the gray one love to pose for pictures, but the two little black ones are always on the go. They are all starting to fight with each other and are slowly starting to get interested in solid food. As much as I love them and will be sad to see them go, I will also love to give them to good homes and to have my spare room back!