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!!!

Does Mama Still Love Ross?

Growing up, my friend Michelle, whom we all affectionately call "Mama", was a huge Journey fan. She was completely in love with Ross Valory, Journey's bassist. Her bedroom walls were covered with posters of Ross. This was her secret fantasy world and she denies her love of Ross to this day. Mama, it's time to come clean and admit your passion to your friends.

Muffin's Trip to the Vet

We had to take Little Miss Muffin to the vet on Friday. She wasn't herself and we noticed a big black spot on her chin. She never traveled to the vet in her new pet taxi so she ran right into it all excited to be hiding out! Little did she know her destination. Turns out the recent hot weather was making her sick and she has a case of kitty acne. While at the vet, she got her distemper and rabies shots, as well as her ears cleaned out and her first dose of kitty "clearasil"!

Apparently this is what a day at the vet does to you:

A Lawn, Finally!

Those of us in the city take great pride in our lawns. I have putzed over this front lawn of ours for 4 months. Until this month, our front yard has been nothing but dirt! I'm happy to finally have grass to show everyone. It's coming along and my flowers look great too--thanks to a little secret potion (wink wink Lui5).

Biking at Presque Isle

Last Saturday, Juliano and I went biking riding at Presque Isle. It was Juliano's first time on the Peninsula! The ride was only about 10 miles, but it was enough for me. It was the first time I rode my bike all summer. We stopped along the way to take in views of the Lake. It was a gorgeous day.

After riding we went into Erie and grabbed a few pints at The Brewerie. The beers were really good, but the food was below average.


Me at the Perry Monument

Bear Claws Sucks

Is it just me or is everyone ticked that no one has been posting anything new on the Bear Claws Art blog?

Giving us the Business

Here's a few shots we took recently of Muffin giving us the business. Isn't she a cutie pie? Lui5 better look out if he makes any harp seal comments.

Old Navy at Steelyard

This morning, Jules and I raced down to the grand opening of Old Navy at Steelyard Commons (aka Junkyard Commons). We were in the pack of its first 100 customers and received coupons for FREE t-shirts. Woo Hoo.