How quickly things can change...

In a matter of minutes, Miss Muffin went from calm, relaxed cat to crazy cat!

Welcoming the Year of the Rat

Last night, we attended a Chinese New Year celebration at Shanghai Restaurant in Cleveland's Chinatown. The star of the evening was an authentic dragon dance through the restaurant. It was one of the coolest experiences.

Weekend in Charlotte-Saturday

Douglas and Nicole came over to Jen's today for lunch. They were joined by their three boys, Alexander, Simon & Shepherd. We all sat around talking for hours. In the afternoon, Jen took Joy and I to a fabric store that was loaded with rolls and rolls of upholstery fabric. Joy and I found a very cool roll that will work perfectly in my living room and better yet it was marked $5/yard! Woo hoo. I will post my living room curtains as soon as I make them!

In the evening, we all met up at the New South restaurant. My meal tasted delicious, but proved to be not so good. It was fun to hang out, eat/drink and talk. We ended the night with a very long game of Scene It, which I won by watching ONE movie a million times. "What's happenin' hot stuff?"

Renee and Shepherd

Simon

Alexander

Joy, Renee, Juliano, Jason, Ryan-(standing) Nicole, Douglas, Mike, Jen-(seated)

Weekend in Charlotte-Friday

Juliano and I flew to Charlotte last weekend to spend time with Jen & Mike and their boys, Nikolas and Caleb (aka Dub). We had a great time eating, drinking and visiting. Nikolas is 2 1/2 years old and Caleb is 8 months. Nikolas prefers a dinner of cookies and "bears". Caleb is a very "go with the flow" baby.

Joy and Jason drove down from DC on Friday. It was a regular Schrift family reunion. Lots of laughing and fun. We all watched Superbad. Wha s'up gangstas?

Renee & Caleb


Caleb


Jen & Nikolas


Juliano & Caleb

Uh Oh

This is Muffin's new place to hang out. She's a naughty kitty.

Nappy Time

Look at our little princess in a blanket!

This is just not right

Who's the young guy on the left?

After Christmas Find

Last week, I decided to pop into Hallmark to see what ornaments they had left. I picked up this little gem for half off. I had no idea they used our Muffin as a model for one of their 2007 holiday ornaments!

New Year's Rockin' Eve at Klunky's

Kudos to Klunky for putting out quite the spread on New Year's Eve. We rang in 2008 with many yummys in our tummys! The evening wouldn't have been complete without a platter full of skrimps, thick cut ham and a visit from the spirit of Bhutto. I even heard a male cat showed up and sprayed all over Klunky's dining room. We finished off the festivities with a midnight snack of pork & sauerkraut. Here's to a Happy & Healthy New Year!

P.S. Boo to all those that went to Manheim Steamroller instead.

Our Fabulous Tree

Here are a few shots that I obviously took of our Christmas tree. Mike's & Greg's sister Dee gave us the coolest tree. We bought awesome, new lights for it and, this year, I was able to hang up every ornament we own.

Christmas Eve at the Schrift's

We had a full house this year on Christmas Eve. Yvonne and Matt made it to town for the holidays and we had our traditional Christmas Eve visit from the Soukups. Theresa and Teri joined in on the festivities as well. Many fuzzy navels, baileys on the rocks, summer sausage, cheese, pepperoni, shrimps, and veggies were consumed. Merry Christmas!

Guess who?

Can you name who's in this photo? Bonus points to those that can correctly guess who's on the poster!

APB

I'm issuing an all points bulletin. I seem to be missing my coveted Nebraska sweatshirt. I cannot remember the last time I wore it, but with the current Cleveland temps I'm longing for it. Does anyone remember seeing me it? Did I loan it to you? Is it in your car? Your closet? HELP!!!

Halloween Party

Saturday night we attended Bones, Bugs and Dead Animals, the Museum's annual Halloween Party. I came as an Emerald Dragonfly, Theresa was a Bat and Mama was the Headless Horsewoman. Juliano wore the same costume he wears every year...Mama won for scariest costume. Her prize? What else but a skull from a hollar monkey! Stewie and Bryan attended the event, as well as a very raunchy Mummy.

Meet Barbie

Today, we went horseback riding. I had the pleasure of riding Barbie, the horse someone always gets stuck with that eats the entire time you're riding and trails a mile behind the pack. She was a very sweet horse. Riding through the mountains was fabulous.

Asshole

Only an asshole would lay a hand like this while playing Shanghai. Any guesses as to who did this?

Hiking in Tahoe!

Here we all are after hiking up the hill towards high camp. The weather is beautiful. We need to enjoy it while we can. Snow is on its way!!!