Adam and His Guitar-Playing Kitty

Gypsy decided to see if Adam wanted to snuggle while he was playing the guitar. He propped her up so she was "playing with him," and I made him hold her until I could locate the camera. Gypsy was not amused.

Mango Gets Stuck

If we left the bird food jar open, Mango would lean in and pick out his favorites. This time, though, it was too empty, so he slipped and fell in. He was remarkably calm about the whole thing, just cheeping for help and looking around him. He was unable to get out, though. I just had to take a picture.

I just learned a couple of days ago that my mom actually had two blogs, like me. I'm just used to her calling and asking how to load pictures online or something of the like. I was so used to her being able to do anything, get kicked by a horse and walk away, take in a baby bird or a wounded cat.

There was something there as I read that reminded me of something I thought today. "It is a good experience to come into the kitchen in the morning and have three small, excited beings literally hopping around me. I am popular. I am wonderful. I am unparallelled in their universe." She was talking about her rabbits. I get so frustrated sometimes when Skeet is snuggling next to me on the couch, Mango is shoving his head under my fingers or trying to keep warm inside my shirt, and Gypsy wriggling to get comfortable on my lap. All at the same time.

Today, though, I was on my computer. I stopped and looked around, and Adam had headphones on, Mango was cleaning himself on top of his cage, and the cats were sleeping. I had this sudden forlorn feeling that nobody needed me. I got Adam off his computer and told him this, and he told me he always needed me. The pets were just giving me a breather, because a few minutes later, Skeet followed me into the craft room just to keep me company. It's nice to know that you're needed.

Rock Canyon

Last Wednesday Adam and I went to Rock Canyon and tried out this route that Christian and Adam put up a couple of weeks ago. In the picture of me, the big orange corner is Adam's finger! It was really fun, and I led two out of the five pitches! It wasn't technically hard, but it was good practice for multi-pitch climbing. That first pic was taken at the top of the climb, and you can see the trails that go up Rock Canyon, and Provo city itself!

Jonathan

Here's some adorable pictures of Jonathan that Megan sent me. Isn't he cute?! He's wearing the sweater I made him in the pic with the pacifier.

Candy Buttons

Aren't these just the cutest things ever? I'm planning on getting the mold and making some myself. I'm trying to decide whether to make them out of the colorful candy melts or with dark and milk chocolate. I learned how to temper regular chocolate so you can put it in molds, but I haven't tried it yet. On the other hand, why not make both? :) Bake it Pretty has the blog where they explain how to make them, and you can go through their links to buy the molds and other accessories. I love buttons, and chocolate, so how can I lose?

The Gang

Here's some pics I've taken the last few days... Adam and Carl playing video games, with Gypsy "helping", and Skreeter curled up on my pillow.