A Likely Story!

The Love Of My Life

My nephew Patrick is THE love of my life.

He's my first nephew, my first godson, and for a chick that was never really 'into' babies, he's the first baby I was ever really into.

It always gives me chills to hear my sister tell the story of his birth. After waiting 36 hours to deliver, she finally had Patrick via C-section. The part that gives me the chills each and every time is when she says 'As soon as they took him out of me, I looked at him, he looked at me, and the way he smiled at me grabbed my heart in a way that nothing's ever grabbed it before...it was instant love'.

It was pretty much the same way for me when I met him.

He was an adorable infant, a charming toddler and once he was in my life, I just couldn't get enough of him.

That feeling still holds true.

While life's tough in some way for everyone, life has been especially tough for Patrick. He's not always made the wisest decisions. Opportunities missed, hearts broken, potential of what might have been contrasted to a life of what is.

Happy Birthday, Patrick.

I sincerely hope with all my heart that this will be your best year yet.

Love you always and forever -

AK xo:-)

Happy Monday :-)

Nothing like a picture of two adorable canines cuddling to get your week off to a great start!

The Hot Tip

Last night I got a call from my buddies Abby and Howard. While they were out and about doing errands yesterday, they spied a new building going in close to the Target that we all frequent during our lunch breaks.

Abby stated she thought it might just be a Steak and Shake but she wasn't sure.

So it happened that I was in the same area today, and drove by to check it out.

Yep, the building DID look familiar...but I wanted to make sure that this was not some random hunch that would raise our hopes and then sadly dash them when the restaurant opened and it wasn't a Steak and Shake.

So I continued to survey the scene. After several minutes, I determined that Abby's initial opinion was correct.

And yeah, this sign sorta kinda helped! If I can't have In-N-Out, Steak and Shake will definitely do in a pinch!

Time To Get Up

The view from my window as I blog in bed.

Was up earlier in the morning to take care of Cairo and Conor. They had been sick with (DO NOT READ WHILE EATING DISCLAIMER) the runs from midnite on Friday to 3 am, 6:30 am, 11:30 am, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 12:00 am (ok, started a new day) and the last cleanup was at 1:15 this early morning.

Their 8:00am wake-up call was a nice change..all puppy systems are back to normal.

The diarrhea must have been from the solid food they wolfed down Friday night (yep, they've transitioned from wet food to dry food because THEIR TEETH ARE IN...boy, are their teeth in). Gave them rice yesterday afternoon...they hate rice...but when I mixed it in with some of their wet food they inhaled it!

Hate to type and run but Jacob's girlfriend just got here and her arrival woke the puppies...so....time to head downstairs and do the feed-poop-pee-play thing!

Dreaming Of Dogs While Watching ESPN

You Are 45% Left Brained, 55% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Hey Little :-)

This is your caller ID picture on my phone...like it???

The Week In Review

Hmmm...let's see.

Early last Monday morning the puppies discovered the joys of body-surfing in poop while their Mommy slept.

And the week pretty much went downhill from that point on.

On that note, I'll say goodnight and catch up with you over the weekend.

Weekend...I so LOVE that word!

NNSD.

NNSD

   

night night sweet dreams~

Recipe For Happiness

Can I just tell you how much happiness it gives me to come upstairs to my room and shut the door on a day filled with clients and non-stop phone calls and neverending stress and puppies and poop and everyone needing stuff from ME?

I close the door, turn off all the lights, fire up the iBook and crank up the iTunes...and Kathyland becomes a much happier place.

Here's what's making me happy :

Black Metallic - Catherine Wheel         
Moving In Stereo - The Cars   
I Wanna Go Back - Eddie Money
Mad World -  Gary Jules & Michael Andrews   

Be It Ever So Humble...

...it's building equity!

Happy Anniversary to me!  I closed on my house 2 years ago today. It's one of the best things I've  done for reasons too numerous to mention.

I'm totally without question head-over-heels in love with my house!

Drinks on the house....but you'll have to come visit to take advantage of the offer!