Yay!! Clara is super skittish so I am so pumped! Brian took a picture, so I will be sure to add it as soon as I upload it.
10/31: Happy Halloween November 1, 2009
We went to a Chinese restaurant lounge with my sister and Tina. It was really fun!
10/22: found out Oscar is a Maine Coon cat October 24, 2009
Well, that explains why he is getting so big. After a bit of research, I learned that these cats can grow to 20 plus pounds, have a distinctive meow, and generally like water. Additionally, they also grow until age 4 or 5. Since he is 1 and a half and checks in at 13.7 lbs, we probably have a ways to go.
In related news, Clara has a tabby pattern (apparently tabby is not a specific breed) and has the mark of the M on her forehead. She also has thumbs, which I think are awesome.
Oscar at 10 months and 8 lbs.
Clara at 1 and a half and 7 lbs.
10/2 bonus: played Scene It October 3, 2009
We had family fun night at my brother’s house and we played Scene It. I am not really a movie person, but it was so fun. We were cracking up. That is one long game though. Brian and Tina ended up tying I believe.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) it wasn’t this version. Image from: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:vKy2h38m7r6asM:http://images.marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/hi/79/79452/sceneit_deluxe_startrek-01.jpg
9/26: had a yard sale September 28, 2009
I don’t believe I have ever done this before. I do not believe that I will do it again because it was a ton of work. Kate, my dad, and I have been talking about this for years but never got around to it until now. We cleared a decent amount of money and it feels great to have everything gone. The things that didn’t sell were donated to Goodwill (if appropriate) and everything else went into the trash.
Favorite moments:
- When the pink chair collapsed and I fell on the ground
- The kid taking the presents out of the Santa Claus decoration and being disappointed that they weren’t real presents
- The guy who bought a Coors Light sign and four Simpsons dolls
Good selling indeed.
9/25: cleaned out my stored stuff from college September 28, 2009
Yes, it has been awhile. It was fun to go through everything. I had no idea what was in there. And I had a suitcase I forgot about from when I was in Nantucket and I found a dress that I used to love. Too bad it was so musty that I had to toss it. Best find: my first license ever (thank goodness I had the sense to not do sky high bangs.) I stayed over at my dad and Kate’s house and Kate and I had a sleepover. We chatted all night long. Then Rylee jumped on my head and we went to sleep.
7/12: went bike riding July 13, 2009
Yes, I have ridden a bike before, but it has been years. My dad and I cruised through the south shore today. My legs are killing me, but I had forgotten how much I enjoy riding a bike. And I didn’t even skin my knees!
7/4: happy fourth of July July 4, 2009
Today is my favorite holiday. I love America and am pleased to celebrate with fireworks and a cookout. We are so blessed to live in this country. Many thanks to all who have served/are serving in the military.
Picture taken from http://muffinquest.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/boston-fireworks.jpg
7/1: put Oscar on a diet July 1, 2009
So Oscar (the long haired fluffy white one) has gained some weight recently. When we first adopted him, he weighed 8 lbs. He currently weighs 13 lbs. Clearly this is a problem. We were free feeding him because it has been so long since I have had young pets that it didn’t occur to me to give him mealtimes.Barney just ate when he felt like it and he was always slim.
Clara (they gray one) has been able to free feed appropriately, but we have to switch both to the meal schedule because of logistics. So they eat in the morning for 15 mins. Then they eat again at night for 15 mins. So far so good- they have caught on to the food being out for only a certain amount of time.
We want Oscar and Clara to live long and healthy lives so it is good to make the change now. Although they live indoors, we play with them to give them exercise and they run around together.
*Happy 2nd birthday, Clara!*
6/23: just missed an opportunity to sing karaoke with a drag queen June 25, 2009
I am so bummed out. She was super nice. We were nervous to get onstage and she said she would sing with us, but Brian and I had to leave. Tina, I am so jealous that you got to sing with her! FYI: this was at my mom’s birthday dinner at a random south shore Chinese restaurant. An excellent time was had by all.
Not her!
