Kitten Taco...

My Nana, via my parents, donated a cat tree to our feline residents at Christmas time...



They.Love.It. We think it had catnip on it at one point b/c Jas and Dad could hardly get it in the door before they started going bonkers. I call the very top part of the cat tree a kitten taco b/c of its shape. It just so happens that the kitten taco is the hot spot in the living room now.

Our local Kitchen Spices, Paprika, was being his normal cute self the other day con el arbol de gato and I was able to get some pictures...








Did you see how he was sprawled out on the thing? That cat is all boy, I tell ya. Next thing I know, he'll be demanding I fetch him a beer. Just kidding...I don't think he's a beer kind of guy.

Welp, I gotta go finish picking up the house before the fam gets here to watch the Aggies BTHO LSU at the Cotton Bowl! Whoop!

The Latest Highlights:

1) Sleigh bed
2) Tripod.camera.fancy camera.video camera. Let me just geek out for a sec...
3) Watching all of season 1 of Glee thanks to my Target giftcard from Brother Dave
4) Knowing Jason gets a chance to hang out with the guys for a couple days/go to the Cotton Bowl. I miss him when he's gone but I'm happy for him to have opportunities like this!
5) Cooking a successful Tator Tot Casserol in our new crockpot last night (recipe to come!)
6) Cooking for da Hubs
7) Having a new Max Lucado book to read
8) Smooches from da Hubs :)

Ok, I really have to go now!
Gig 'em Ags!

Project 365. Days Three-Sixty-Two and Three-Sixty-Three: A Very Furry Christmas...

Even our local residents had a good Christmas. Yes, thats right, we bought the animales Christmas presents. Are you surprised? Should I add that they have their own stockings too? Judge me how you will :)

Kolache, Jason's Mom's pup, even got into the holiday spirit and gave the residents their very own portable dog house. Really, Kolache gave it to the cats b/c we all know Kiltie couldn't get anything past her noggin' in there. But! Should the day arise when Kiltie wants to make like an ostrich, I'm positive of where she'll be.

Ridley surveying her dominion...



Paprika and his big self. Who seems pleased with his orange self?...



There's even room for two (pretty sure I heard them discussing curtain patterns and throw pillows)...



We let Kiltie and the cats open their stockings and presents but were only really able to get pictures of Kiltie before the camera died. I assure you though, the cats made out just fine this Christmas...don't let them fool you (they are now the proud owners of a lot of catnip toys).

Kiltie eagerly waiting for me to get the 10,000 tags off her toys...



...Wondering if I need help...



Reaping her profits...



A Very Furry Christmas...



Today's Highlights:

1) Having another delicious breakfast from da Hubs (he has cooked breakfast every morning for me!)
2) Chilaxin' relaxin' actin' all cool, shootin' some bball out by the pool. Ok, skip that last part.
3) Not leaving the house all day long (except for a momentary queso run).
4) Playing Chicken Foot, Speed, and Nerts w/ Jas
5) Enjoying time w/ da Hubs/and residents
6) Cooking homemade tortilla chips, and taquittos (w/ a "K" shaped tortilla chip on behalf of da Hubs)
7) Watching Dog Whisperer before bed.
8) Looking forward to wishing Mom another happy birthday and welcoming in the New Year. Can you believe its practically 2011???

What was a highlight from 2010 for you? Did you learn anything? What about 2011--do you ahve any goals are ambitions?

From our furballs to yours...Happy New Years Eve Eve!

Project 365. Days Three-oh-Six through Three-oh-Nine:

I'm still getting things back in order from The Great Computer Crash of 2010 so here's another pic from the archives.... from about this time ago last year when we'd just gotten Ridley and she was only a little toot. Now, she really is a toot. Trouble, that one (two if you count Paprika).

How are you world ?
Auntie Karen...how are you surviving the blizzard? Wish we could play in the snow with you guys!

School is almost over and the holidays are practically at the doorstep.
What are you most looking forward too this season?
Do you and your family celebrate any special traditions?

Whether you have snow, or live in TX where it's 70 plus every other day this month, I hope you have a beautiful day tomorrow!

Today's Highlights:

1) One of my hardest finals/classes. OVER.
2) Watching the history channel w/ da Hubs, reflecting back on our trip to Chicago.
3) Laser pointer + kittens = fun for all.
4) Everything Christmas (our tree, decorations, music, tv specials, semesters end etc)
5) Lovin' and being loved by da Hubs
6) Learning about/looking for constellations w/ da Hubs
7) Being practically over this darn cold

Merry Wednesday!

Project 365. Day Two-Seventy-Four: Bookends...

Today's Highlights:

1) Crisp weather
2) Turning in some big assignments
3) Making a 94 on my today's test when I thought I'd made a "C"
4) Going on a date to Hastings w/ da Hubs
5) A good, quick soak in the tub...the first in what seems like forever
6) Being far too excited to go to SLEEP. I'm exhausted.
7) The Mr. to my Mizriz. ISDLY!

Happy Friday!

Project 365. Day Two-Sixty-Two: Wordless...

Project 365. Two-Forty-Nine: Wordless...

The Bobsi Twins...

Project 365. Day Two-Forty-Eight: How much are those little kittens in the window ? The ones with the black and orange furrs...

They're not for sale!



But, they're cute aren't they ? :)

Project 365. Day Two-Thirteen: Buckle up...

... Spanish final, done.

Now, it's moving weekend.

Buckle up, kids.

[Thankful to have mom and dad come up and help us finish packing tomorrow morning. Thank you!!]

Project 365. Day Two-Ten: Study Break...

I spy with my little eye, someone who fell asleep studying spanish with me...




Test and Oral Evaluation tomorrow.

Study break over.

Project 365. Day One-Ninety-Nine: Long week and some other things...

Baaaaaaaaah. Long, long week. Thankfully, tomorrow is Friday.

So, my old background has apparently bit the dust so, I was forced to choose a new background (thus, the blog is under a little remodeling right now...). I'm lucky for two reasons: 1) I happened to of been thinking of changing up the blog background anyways 2) I accidently changed it to this background earlier today when I was trying to preview it on the blog and I think I'm going to stick w/ it ...atleast for now.

Now, I have to get in the shower and then do my spanish homework and get to bed...

Today's Highlights:

1) Tomorrow is Friday.
2) Pizza Rolls, mac n' cheese, and sweet potato fries--the dinner of champions. Don't judge me.
3) Did I mention tomorrow is Friday ?
4) An Everybody Loves Raymond nap, two nights in a row.


Dear Husband, I've been a bad wife lately...missing out on writing you letters frequently it seems. I'm really sorry, it seems my head hasn't been screwed on straight lately. Thanks for keeping me in line though and helping me organize all my meds. You're a trooper, and I love you...a lott-o. I hope you have a great Friday and I can't wait to spend the weekend with you, no matter what it may bring (boxes and all). Thanks for being patient w/ me through all my ups and downs. I owe you one (or two, or three, or four...). Extra smooches are comin' your way ! ISDLY!
P.s. I hope you find your missing shirt soon. Sorry that the house ate it :(

Project 365. Day One-Ninety-Eight: Yellow...

Today's Highlights:

1) Yellow; one of my favorite colors.
2) Good lunch.
3) Good dinner.
4) Having a good meeting w/ mi Profesora, and realizing just how much I like her.
5) It's nearly the weekend. Whew.

Project 365. Day One-Ninety-Three: Box Tops...

Y 'know in elementary school when your class had to collect all those Box Tops (or soup labels) for something or another ? I was never good at that. And by never good, I mean, I may have brought in 3 Box Tops to school. Ever.

Well, now we have a different kind of box tops...



The packing has begun. Oye. Our days in the greater B/CS are number.

Today's Highlights:

1) da Ti Jins for lunch
2) Uh, no class. Win.
3) Hangin' out in Nav. w/ Adam. Then, Mom. Then, Mom, Dad, and Adam.
4) La Casita for dinner w/ Mom, Dad, Adam, and Jason.
5) Sharing fajitas w/ Mom.
6) Watchin' kitten shleepy nods.
7) Beginning the weekend w/ Jas. Mmmhm.

Project 365. Day One-Eighty-Three: Some days, it's like we have a panther and a tiger wrestling in our living room...

Today's Highlights:

1) Having my Follow-Through done and over with. Now, we just have to hurry up and wait for the results.
2) Getting some extra, much needed rest.
3) My dear, sweet Hubs surprising me with Chicken n' Dumplings from Cracker Barrel b/c he knew I wasn't feeling well.
4) Hubs being so supportive and encouraging in times like these.
5) Thinking I may really enjoy spanish class this summer
6) Having what could be a really good teacher for said clase
7) Sitting next to another ASC-er in class.
8) Goodwill jeans that fit me oh so well. American Eagle, $13 dollar jeans, are you next?
9) Pandora radio.
10) Hearing stories of how loopy I got from my meds last night. Oye.

Project 365. Day One-Seventy-Eight: Cat Wisdom...

Mom always said to share but, she never said it would be easy.

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Dear Husband, Yesterday you were super supportive of me, and I needed that. But, I don't even have to tell you I needed that b/c you already know. This is b/c a) you can read my mind, and b) you're just that amazing of a person to know the in's and out's of my heart. Thanks for being my rock and for starring fear in the face for me. Oh yeah, and for pulling my feet back down to the ground when I begin to float away. And, Fontana's ? Thank you for that also. I enjoyed laughing with you over my cheeseless Veal Parmigiana...er...Marinara...immensely. You win my heart everyday. I love you more than all the Butterfinger and Cokes from a can out there! Happy Friday!

Project 365. Day One-Seventy-Seven: Anatomy of a Nap (Or, ...I Think They May Actually Become Friends)...

Project 365. Day One-Seventy-Four: It's the most wonderful time of the year...

This time, 2 years ago, Jason and I were at our wedding rehearsal. It was like this grown-up version of Christmas Eve, except better. I can't believe it's been 2 years !

Now, I'll stop while I'm ahead... afterall, tomorrow is like Christmas (except better) anyways.

Today's Highlights:

1) Ricky's weekend visit
2) The most intense male bonding/cat nap between Hubs and Kitchen Spices (aka Paprika)that I've ever seen
3) ATTENTION: The kitten (Ridley) and the little kitten/little mister/ little sir (Paprika) started PLAYING TOGETHER as of yesterday and have done well all day today !
4) Introducing mom/dad/adam to Paprika
5) Seeing how much Jason likes Paprika
6) Knowing tomorrow is our 2 year anniv.
7) Going to church w/ Ricky and crew
8) Everybody Loves Raymond

Dear Husband, I restrain myself from professing my love for you (and for our marriage) too much here and now b/c ...well...I'd be typing all night and day (and I'd rather save some love-gushing for too-mato). Can you believe it's been TWO YEARS ??? I'm so happy, and honored to be your wife. I still can't believe that someone as wonderful as you, asked me to spend the rest of my life by your side! Since you look forward to our anniv. more than your own birthday (which is incredibly sweet btw), I hope I can make tomorrow as wonderful as you deserve it to be. I cannot thank-you enough for what you've done for my life/our lives. Thanks for being my best friend! Have a extra happy Monday, and Happy Anniv. Eve (that's for tonight) and HAPPY ANNIV. (that's for tomorrow)!!!

--Your honored wife

*It's strange how words seem to lose any element of strength or adequate depth when telling someone how much you love them.

Project 365. Day One-Seventy-Two: Sun bathing...

Project 365. Day One-Seventy: Wordless b/c I'm trying to get my post in before midnight...

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-Nine: Note: I love my husband...

Today's Highlights:

1) Getting an early anniv. present from da Hubs tomorrow. Hint: It's small, fluffy, cute, and goes "meow"!
2) B-dubs for dinner
3) T-Jins for lunch
4) Financial aid offer
5) Got a coke and a smile

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-Eight: Welcome Home...

I loved MN, and I miss it. But, it's nice to have been missed myself, even if it was by the animals :) I just wonder how long it'll be until all the animals return to "normal" (i.e. not wanting to be in our laps, or held 24/7 but just content w/ food and the occasional belly rubs).

Today's Highlights:

1) A nice, long, accidental nap
2) Jason cooking me his innovative Margarita Shrimp Scampi recipe and then a batch of fried bread and butter pickles. SO FRIGGIN' GOOD !! That's right. My husband is AWESOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMME!
3) T.V. time w/ da Hubs