baby g

We had a baby shower last night for some friends who are having a little boy in September

Isn't this cake adorable!?

And it was delicious too!

diabetes!???

This little angel was having a rough time this past weekend. She wouldn't eat, drink, and just kept vomiting. Finally it was time for a dreaded ride in the kitty box to see her vet.

And what did they decide?

She's diabetic.

Seriously?

My cat is diabetic?

I have to give her insulin??

Every day????

For $80 a bottle!??!?!?!

I mean. Really?

No not really. Well...originally, yes, really.

They did an xray ($$$) labs ($$$) urine ($$) and subq fluids ($) = one bazillion dollars (I should've been a veterinarian)

And came to the conclusion that Miss Sophie Mophie was diabetic.

When her blood work came back the next day...she was un-diabetic. But now, instead of being diabetic, she has pancreatitis and needs an ultrasound...

I'm sorry? Did you say an ultrasound??

Yes.

For two bazillion dollars...

Now. Don't get me wrong. We are talking about my first born fur baby here. I am just not so sure an ultrasound is necessary. Of course I don't even want to ask Pat - we all know how much he loves Sophie....ahem....

So Miss Mophie and I made a late night visit back to the vet for some more subq fluids and a chit chat. Thankfully she was very nice - and I didn't get charged for the fluids or the actual visit. They rechecked blood glucose - negative, urine - negative and sent us on our way with an appt for an ultrasound on Thursday morning.

Well, when we came home, that little devil started eating, drinking, socializing and being her snotty little self again. Ultrasound cancelled.

Phew.

Close call.

mi familia summer visit

My crazy family came to visit us!!!

(except Stebie son, who was greatly missed)

See????

We had so much fun cramming everyone into our tiny home! And were able to enjoy a few days of sunshine that didn't make you feel like you were melting.

Here's Dad and Patrick headed to the zoo!

MC was already saying she was tired and hot before we even made it to the entrance - so she got a courtesy ride to the front gate. Nice little space heater on your back on a sunny August day :)

This may be my all time favorite zoo animal. He's a Takin. And I like him.

Stroller ride

Mmmm purple and blue snowcones!

Many days were spent playing in water...here's the fountain on our street

And two soaking wet children!

Nice ride back home for Patty

Mom and Mary Clare

And then there's the playground. The second Patrick hit the green turf he morphed into a little crazy man. He just took off running, playing with any and everything, diving head first down slides after a swing on a bar to give him an extra good thrust down...and then there was the fountain in the playground. This was the highlight, and the reason we had to leave...

You see, there is metal, and then there's a 2 1/2 year old about *this tall* and then there's a right eyebrow. Well they all met! One smack into that metal and surprise!! An eyebrow laceration!!! No stitches needed though - just a little holding down by Maymels and glueing by Pat and tadaa, good as new!

Did you know Patrick (big Patrick) is an artist???!!

Look at that sky line!!!

I wanted a picture for above our bed and found a few I liked online, but of course didn't want to spend $600 on them. Instead I had some hired (free) help and my sister and I painted a big ol' picture while they were here! (and coaxed Pat into playing with us...we gave him margaritas)

Now...remember those pillows I was going to make? Well I figure it may be a bit too much for this room since I finally have a picture above our bed. So instead, they're going to decorate the guest bedroom!

We miss y'all already...come baaaaaaack

bon jovi

Jenn and I took a trip up to Chicago for the Bon Jovi concert. Let me tell you. I liked Bon Jovi before...but he does an amazing concert. They played for.ever. I was very impressed!!

We did some shopping while we were there...

check out these outfits.

Leather leggings and a jacket that costs several hundred dollars (seriously? the thing is heinous). And Jenn modeling her snake print leggings and another to-die-for jacket.

Apparently Kid Rock is Bon Jovi's opening act??? What??

I was a bit confused. Not the biggest fan...but whatever.

There's Jon!

I know you can't really tell, but it's Scotty Pippin!!

Of course we had absolutely no idea who that tall guy everyone was taking pictures of who arrived in a very sweet car was - but we asked. I decided I should take a picture too.

(I have a few videos of bon jovi but seem to be computer illiterate today? can't get them on here...)

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Log cabin lamp, anyone??

I made this fine discovery while shopping at Home Goods. I'll buy it for you...because I think it's hilarious. I offered to get it for my sister for her b'day at the end of the month...I did not receive the response I wanted, so I left it at the store...

???

I mean, seriously??

fabric

I am not sure what it is about fabric - but I just love all of the different types, colors, patterns. I will say, after much searching, there are a LOT of fabrics that I don't like. at all. BUT every now and then you get a surprise find - like this one! A while back Pottery Barn had placemats made out of this fabric and I loved them. Our room is cozy, but kinda dull. I thought these would make lovely pillows :) So I am working on finishing them up (...stay tuned, in a few blog postings you'll see that this plan has changed.... apparently I just can't ever make my mind up)

There is a fabric store here in STL that I l.o.v.e. called Antol's Fabrics. It's a fabric outlet and I think the prices are fairly reasonable, and definitely cheaper than most other places.

The pillows are for sure still in the works, but will just have a new home instead of my bedroom!