We picked up two kitties at the Humane Society. We've been thinking about getting a cat off and on after ours passed away several years ago. I was so attached to Stripe Guy, so getting a new cat just wasn't something I wanted to think about. DH was too excited about another cat until recently. Getting a new cat actually became a necessity in the last few months. Having chickens and horses and living in the rural part of Reno calls the mice to us. We didn't have any trouble when we had cats before, but the mice started causing too many problems this summer (and nightmares for me). We set traps of different kinds, only to be foiled by those smart critters. Tried some poison pellets, but didn't work. Decided we'd try nature's way of doing things. The Human Society had a special, free feral/wild kitties and free older kitties. We picked up their only feral and she will be our outside cat to keep mice and squirrels out of the chicken yard. Our inside kitty is a real sweetheart and we lucked out. She is 6 years old, named Piper, is very loving and house broken. She is wonderful with the boys, leaves Little Sister alone, and stays out of my bedroom after a few squirts one night with a water bottle. When we brought her home, Piper immediately made herself comfy spread out on the floor asking for a belly rub. We've been in love with her since. Here she is, not the best background, but a good picture of Piper.
I do not have a picture of the feral kitty, and probably never will. The Humane Society said she'd do her job, but we'd likely never see her. She'll just be a behind the scenes member of our family. She is pretty though. A petite calico with a white belly and a round face. She reminds me a lot of my Grandma Marie's Miss Kitty from years ago. Her name right now is "Other Kitty." I know it's not very pretty, but it's stuck and she didn't come to us with a name the way Piper did.
The Humane Society has a brand new facility that is now 3 years old, and it is really a nice place to visit. I had been dreading going after visiting others in my past, but this was really squeaky clean and the folks working there were wonderful with the animals. We had many cats to choose from, and was able to visit with her in a "visiting room" all to ourselves. It was visiting with her out of her viewing cage that we were able to see how friendly and good-natured Piper is.
We received a box of goodies from my mom, my brother and his wife. The boys had a blast going through everything. The boys are picking out experiments from the science book from my mom. L wants to make edible crystals (from sugar, like rock candy). J has bookmarked about 2 dozen and can't narrow them down yet :0) My mom also sent a couple of items from when I was a baby, for little E. I'm hand washing them today. THANKS MOM, bro and SIL!
I made kabobs for dinner using our Cobb grill outside. They were so good! Haven't had them in years and years and years (at least not fixed by me). Pineapple chunks, chicken, green and orange bell peppers, and onion. I added my favorite seasoning in all the world: Garli Garni. Gosh that stuff is good. I don't usually like a lot of garlic, but I'm certain I could mix this seasoning with water and drink it in a wine goblet!
Not a very exciting week, but that's okay. J is doing great learning fractions and remembering them. L still working on his writing, and Sweet Little E, smiling and melting everyone's heart. DH working hard and working on several home projects (in case you wonder, DH stands for darling husband). A good week.
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