Spring has sprung

This is sung to the tune of "White Christmas"

I would finish writing the song, but I am too cold.

I'm living in a white springtime.
Just like the ones I've had before.
Where the tree tops shiver
and children quiver
to feel wind blow through their bones.
I'm spending all my nights huddled
wishing to crawl inside my stove.

Golden & Freaky Birthday!

Today our little One-Eyed-Jack turned 13. I can't believe he is officially a teen now. I never thought this day would come. It truly saddens me to think that he is getting soooo big.
He had a party today to celebrate his birthday on this very auspicious day.
They went on a scavenger hunt with 13 items that had something to do with good luck or bad luck. Superstitions.

I made him a black cat cake. It was frosted while they were on the hunt.
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Then they played on the x-box. I think that they all had a lot of fun.

He got lots of money for our voyage to California this summer, a watch that he has been drooling over for the last several months, a remote control moth, an Airzooka, and some boardgames. Thanks to all who sent him gifts and cards. He loves them. He loves getting cards.

*Notice in the picture that my front door is open. It was warm today and sunny and NO wind. Yeah!!!

Other piratey news:

I have suffered from sinus infections off and on for many years now. Lately these infections have been more on than off. I have a chronic sinus infection and so have been put on antibiotics for 30 days. I also went and got a C.A.T scan of my sinuses to see what is going on with them. I should find out the results on Tuesday. I am hoping that the scan shows something and that whatever is wrong can be fixed. I will keep you posted.

Mario Girl's school is collecting box tops for a field trip to Denver in May. Please save and send all box tops that you can. They are going to the aquarium. It is a really cool place and they are all very excited to go.

That is all I have. Til next time.

Dr. Suess & Kitty too!

First I would like to announce that we have come up with a name for our newest family member. The name at which he will be referred to from this day forward (except for when he is bad) will be Totoro. I took him to the vet yesterday for shots and a checkup. He is a very healthy 11.5 lb cat. He is still young and has a few years of growing to go. We expect him to get up to about 20 lbs. He will be hefty. Hopefully he will be a good mouse catcher. Every good ship has at least 2 cats.

Now for the picture of the day, week, and month: Mario Girl dressed as Little Cindy Lou Who from Dr. Suess. This week her school celebrated Dr. Suess' birthday and today was the colminating party. I think that she should wear her hair like this everyday. LOL