Back From Our Holiday Adventure...Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Christmas is Over

 ...on a related note...Comet WAS delicious!

The kitties had the best Christmas imaginable.

Full of food...feathers and toys!

So did we!

...my favorite will always be the revving of the engines between you and the Camaro guy at  the light...lol...

Saw a bunch of Christmas decorations!

Enjoyed Logan's and Steak with BBQ Ribs & all the trimmings!

John's ring finally arrived!

And fit perfectly!

It was a wonderful getaway, love.

Home, now, and tidying and getting ready for the New Year!!!

Love,

Carla and Tux

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...

 Twas the night before Christmas...

And finishing things up before John and I have our Christmas Adventure this week.

Last week a flurry of activities with some of my grands, the kids,

my friends and brunches...and I'm exhausted.

Finishing wrapping John & Gadget's stuff...watching the Colts game together...then disappearing for the week.

Recharging.

Relax...I'll be back by Thursday or Friday!

Until then...have a WONDERFUL Christmas!!!!

 

Love,

Carla and The Cats!

The Tux Cat...Beginning to Look (and feel) like Christmas...

 

 

"Told ya I lived here."

Tux...my new Christmas Cat.

 Yeah...yeah...I know.

Enjoyed Sisters Day with Tina and Lisa on Saturday!!!

John and I, watched both our teams kick ass on Sunday...and hoping both make it to the playoffs. The Colts may have to be a wildcard.

Went out to finish up a bit of Christmas shopping today and summarily FROZE my ass off!

Why do I live somewhere that the wind hurts my face???

But there was a little snow in the air, this morning...and it is looking/feeling very Christmassy out!

 

Meeting Kayleb for brunch...and Ola later this week.

And next week John and I are running off for our Holiday Escape!

Still have to make the fudge...peanut butter this year...and mailing the boys Christmas since we will be gone.

Did manage to find this for my guy's birthday this year!

Take time....breathe...and enjoy the holidays!

Love,

Carla & The Cats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Great Scott, Marty...I think we've traveled back to Bethlehem!!!"

A December Monday Cup

Most of the decorations up, now...and everything in silvers, blues and greenery. John will top the tree with a matching blue bow when he is here for his birthday brunch!

Finn is fine...Maggie is happy for a warm place to sleep and breakfast...but this week's news is Tux...who comes in a bit each morning to sleep with me...just like he lives here or something!

 

The View

He has made himself at home.

We share him.

Although, I am often heard saying

"You know you're NOT my cat...right?"

Yeah...but you're warm and snuggly and you have amazing treats and stuff. -Tux

 

Opened the door to an early Amazon delivery (for Christmas) from Chris...

A recently released book by Elton John's lyricist I've been wanting to read. He has already read it...assures me it is great...and bought me my own copy.

Just started it!

 

John shared pictures of his neighbor (Chris') place now that he has replaced his macabre Halloween Decor with his equally disturbing Christmas Decorations.

 

  

I'm telling you, honey...the guy is not right..and there are probably bodies in the basement....

Pulling it together from Sunday's Football and Food!

Everyone have a wonderful week.

Love,

Carla and The Cats

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Virtual SA: Chile-Beaches

 

In Indiana it is 32 degrees with lead-gray skies...and it may snow tonight.

So, it is the perfect day to explore the nearly 2700 miles of coastline in Chile!

From the wild and rocky...

and Surfer's Paradise...

To arid and cactus-strewn.

Or maybe a sandy, peaceful lagoon!

They have it all.

Beaches

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Until next time...

This is...

 

not my cat.

But you wouldn't know it.

Tux belongs to a new neighbor who just moved in.

But he found my place and decided "I like it here.", now when Kim throws his fuzzy butt outside he does his business...then comes to my door to visit for a bit before heading back home.

Finnegan doesn't mind as long as he doesn't try to eat his rotisserie chicken.

There are limits.

So, unwittingly...I am now home to 1.5 cats...lol

He reminds me a little of Tucker and he is very lovable and personable...I don't mind...and Kim is okay with it.

At least we both call him by the same name.

 

Exciting news, as Kayleb has just got his first apartment.

"Grandma...there is no toilet paper in the bathroom."

No...you'll have to go grocery shopping.

But now he has food...and presumably toilet paper...and is enjoying the peace and quiet.

Making a list of the stuff you don't have when you first move in.

Lennon is back home and back to the day to day. It was great having him up for his birthday and Thanksgiving...and so wonderful to have all my boys together for even a little while.

Now it is

and BAM...Christmas is everywhere!

Removed all the Fall Decor yesterday...and today is all about Christmas.

A fir-scented candle burning... Christmas Jazz...and everything with silver and blue balls and bows!

And eggnog, of course.

Tomorrow: John, football and food.

Love,

 Carla and The Cats

Happiness is....

 

 

 All my boys together, again!

A wonderful week of Thanksgiving,Lennon's Birthday, and a whirlwind of activities.

 

Most of the grands.....James and Jess...Kayleb and dinner out...seeing all the boys together at Chris and Tina's new place...making our Thanksgiving dinner...and lots and lots of leftover pie!

Loved the ultra-sound ornament!

...my soon-to-be grand!

They are soooooooooooooooooooo happy...and have decided on a Winnie The Pooh nursery theme.

Must find a giant Winnie The Pooh stuffie.

James and Jess...Lennon...Chris and Tina...all healthy, happy and doing well.

It is all a Mother could ever want!

John spent Thanksgiving proper with Robert...then off to Ohio to visit with Eric and Melissa post-holiday.

Today is all about recovery.

His.

Mine.

We are watching the Colts Game...then the Kansas Game...and eating Thanksgiving leftovers...and that is about it.

All the house-stuff will still be here to do tomorrow.

Love...and so very thankful,

Carla and Finnegan 

 

 

A Week of THANKS

 

A truly wonderful week here...beginning with James and family last Sunday and news that my middle (Lennon) will be up from his birthday through Thanksgiving this year...and Chris tapping on the door later in the week, catching up and showing me the ultra-sound of my (soon-to-be) latest grand-baby...and Tina coming over...and a big break-through with my feral (Finnegan) when he finally crossed the threshold and brought his entire self in the house!

Yes...it has been a very good week...and I am blessed.

Perfect way to begin a week of Thanksgiving!

And I AM thankful...for my sons and their families and happiness...and all the grands...and my family and friends...and John and family and friends...and our cats...and for another year...and for ENOUGH...always.

It is always okay...and there is always enough.

"...and rotisserie chicken!"

                                             -Finnegan

 The cameras now off at Brooks Falls, and night for the next 65 days.

Snow and ice covering everything and the bears are now denned.

We won't catch a glimpse of them, again, until June.

Spent yesterday getting the last minute things done before Lennon arrives...and today is all about relaxing...football and food!

Back at the end of the week!

 

Happy Thanksgiving...and remember...there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for....

Love,

Carla and Finn

 

 

                                                                               - Gadget