Bad Bad Kitty

Bogart is always getting into trouble and of course I wouldn't dream of disciplining him. . .I just take pictures of him doing bad things and go on about how cute he is. I soooo don't think I am mature enough for real parenting. . . :0)

All within 5 minutes. . .

He started by licking the faucet and then splashed water all over the mirror.

After trying to eat several stems on my flower arrangement, he then proceeded to repeatedly scratch the mirror.

Finally, he cuddled up in the very expensive comforter he isn't supposed to be in and gave himself a bath.

Feeding the Mind

I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to go to San Antonio this past weekend for the NCTE, National Council for Teachers of English, conference. I got to meet one of my all time Writing Heroes, Barry Lane, author of Reviser's Toolbox and many more amazing books!

I was totally starstruck!

Weekend Backyard Warriors

Well, you all know how much Greg and I love a fun home project and a fabulous bargain. I try to browse Woodlands Online at least once every few days. A few weeks ago I found a great deal. . .landscaping pavers only $100! Little did I know how many there would be!!! Greg and I spent an entire day loading and unloading over 500 square feet of rather large pavers. For the following few weekends we have been working hard to make our backyard fancy.

This is about 1/4 of the stack. . .only 1/2 of the leftovers.

View from the backdoor.

This is much nicer than the crooked, weed-infested landscape rocks we have had for the past several years. We are now looking for two nice chaise loungers to lay on a watch the fire in our chiminea.

We even added an extra path and a base for the trash can. ;0)

A before picture. . .what a change!