April Fools'

April Fools' Day again - this year the girls and I made fish sticks, mashed potatoes, and green peas.  In reality, it is sugar wafers, covered in peanut butter and crushed corn flakes, ice cream, and green candy.  Looked pretty real. 

 We hoped Bill would think the joke was the smiley face arrangement of the plate.

Well, Bill was not totally fooled, so the next day Kelsey wanted to try again.  We made Chicken Not Pie.  Also looked pretty real, especially from a distance.  If the pudding was just a little thinner, it would have been perfect.

 With whipped cream in the glasses instead of milk :)

Caitlyn and Keegan spotted that right away, but we had fun trying, anyway :)!

These and lots of other neat ideas are from www.familyfun.com

Our First Cat Show

 The girls and I recently attended our first cat show.  As you can see, there were many, many cats.  (And a cat stroller for sale at the bottom of the picture.)   We saw lots of  breeds, including hairless ones, and very large Maine Coons, who look amazing like our Jumpy-cat.  The girls got to help brush a long-haired cat before it was shown and were given several winning ribbons.

The judging was fun and interesting to watch.  The judges would explain traits of different breeds - things like the length of a Siamese's body should be the same as the length of its tail. We loved seeing the kitten groups and also watched the best of show judging.  Each ring had a scratching post as part of it.  Some of the more lively competitors climbed right up the posts :)!

Definitely a fun afternoon

Dog Days of Spring :)

Each week we volunteer at the animal shelter, walking dogs, and petting cats.  This spring weather is perfect for taking out the dogs and boy are they enjoying it!

This dog with Caitlyn is possibly the sweetest dog ever!  I am so sad it hasn't been adopted yet.  Caitlyn is not a big dog person, yet even she has been won over by the loving disposition of this dog.  It will flop itself down in your lap, just like a cat.  Then she will just lie there, looking at you adoringly, waiting to be petted.  Super sweet.  If you want a dog, or are even considering it, this dog is a doll!

 All the dogs are so happy for a chance to get out and about.

 I love this picture of a happy Kelsey with a happy pup!

 Keegan with a cute puppy.  Amazing how all puppies are so cute, isn't it?

Almost as cute as these girls :)



Playing with Brooklin

We love Brooklin!  She is so cute and sweet.  And already a year old.  We were so sad to miss her birthay party because of rotten strep throat, but got to see her not too much later.  She didn't appear to hold a grudge :).

 Brooklin flinging herself backwards, with Kelsey helping make sure she doesn't fall too far back!

 Keegy showing her her picture on the cell phone.  Only a year old and already she loves the cell phone!

 What a doll.

 Awwww.

Keegan Quote

Talking to herself (or the imaginary person,) "Little Old Lady from Pasadena, I don't think it's good for you to be the terror of Colorado Boulevard."

Haha.  We have been listening to the Beach Boys ;)!

Wordless Wedensday - Enjoying Spring

Kelsey Quote

Overheard while playing with paper dolls, "And Keegan, then you saw Mamie Eisenhower come out in a cocktail length lace dress."
Bwahaha
(We have some First Lady paper dolls.  They were visiting the Ingalls family, the Care Bears, and the American family from the Civil War era.)