Kitty Mansion

Every since we made the decision last summer to keep the cats in the house they've been angry. Really angry. They scratch up the furniture, knock things off the counters, chase each other up and down the curtains...it's not been any fun for any of us. So what was our solution? We went online to kittymansions.com and placed an order.

I came home from yoga this afternoon to this on the front porch. 73lbs of kitty mansion goodness!


I dragged it through the house with cats and dogs following right behind me. LOC didn't waste any time investigating the emptied box.


THESE were the ONLY instructions. Seriously.


Surrounded by bits and pieces.


Did I mention these were the ONLY instructions?


I was a little worried...


Thank GOD I didn't have to do it alone :)


Just hold it still...


It was a balancing act...


It didn't take long to get it together. Even though these were the ONLY instructions.


My darling Korduroy was the first visitor.


And with a little help the others joined him. Top to bottom for those of you who may not know these bad kittys... LOC, Mittens, Korduroy and Five.


I know I've been horrible updating the blog lately. I do have some pictures from Christmas, my dad's visit, A's basketball tournament, A's induction into the Jr Beta Club at HHES...tons of pics really. I promise to get some of them on here soon.

Birthday Cupcakes

Cupcakes Y'all is one of EG's favorite places so it was no surprise when she wanted to have her birthday party there.

It really is a cool place. Oh and they have the BEST coffee in the wiregrass!


There she is!


She traded the headband for a bakers hat and apron.


Surrounded by friends.


Getting decorating instructions.


Paying close attention.


Let the decorating begin!




She may have sampled the frosting. Maybe.


Maddie takes the most frosting used award. The most Ever.


The cupcake tree. Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu!


And then there were gifts.




This one's for you, Aunt Kathy.


I can't believe she's 6. Happy Birthday sweet EG!

Eglin AFB FamCamp

We made a trip to Eglin AFB last weekend and camped at the FamCamp. The campground wasn't nearly as nice as the one at Uchee Lake. There were nasty little weeds with pokey burrs that attached themselves to everything. Taking them out was quite the adventure too. Painful little things are covered in stabby spikes. That and the ticks...yeah, not my favorite camp ground.

We hiked through the burrs and ticks to the water where we found a TON of hermit crabs.


Brian showing EG a bunch of them. Shelby was interested too.


EG decided to gather up a few and get a better look.


"See mom"


Abigail thought this one was cool.


One the hunt.


The next morning we decided to head over to Destin to play on the "real beach"

I'm not sure if A is hugging EG or trying to keep her from jumping in the water :)






You've gotta love standing barefoot in the water in November.

Uchee Creek Lodge

The Class C motor home we bought showed up just in time for us to take a short overnight trip this past weekend. We loaded it with all of our "must haves" Friday night. The girls were up bright and early Saturday morning...ready to go! Lake Eufaula had been our destination but reservations, 2 night minimums, 4 days notice put a halt to that. Back up plan, Uchee Creek just outside of Ft. Benning, Georgia.

On the road! (the dogs were a little weirded out by the moving house)


The girls loved sitting at the table. Arts, crafts, books, and games.


EG decided she'd rather lay down on the couch.


After a 3ish hour drive (we stopped and made lunch) we arrived at the lake.


It's deer hunting season so all the deer were in the campground. Everywhere.


Sunday morning walk.


The leaves on the trees were Beautiful!


We see helicopters of different sizes and shapes everywhere back home. But a C17...wow! These things are huge! EG took off running..."look moooooooommmma"




She stood there until that monster plane was out of sight.


Poor Abigail hasn't been fishing in about 3 years. So we rented a boat and took the girls fishing. EG's first time :)


Out on the boat here comes a C130. Dropping airborne trainees.


The Chattahoochee River


Heading out.




Abigail LOVES to fish.


See! Look at that face.


Turns out EG likes it too.


Brian isn't much of a fishing fan but he IS a fan of hangin with his girls.


EG found her favorite boating activity :)


After a fun filled camping experience we headed home. Abigail retreated to the bedroom to work on her independent study. I turned around to check on her and found this.


I'm glad we didn't go to Lake Eufaula. Uchee Creek is an awesome place! We may even head back this weekend.....