Back to Blogging!

Well I've been away from blogland for a while - So sorry - didn't mean to become one of those people that have a blog and never update it - not my intention! Actually it was through no fault of my own - I've been having computer issues on and off for a while and for the past month or so slowly it got so I couldn't open anyone's blog and read them - some would open - sometimes and other times not at all. So after a few fixes and re-installs (hey, I'm limited on how to fix these things) I at least have the blogs working again and I can finally sit and catch up - well when I can find the time.

Been pretty busy the past few weeks doing I don't know what! LOL! A few weeks ago I went away for a few days to the shore - Met up with a friend on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Stone Harbor - we walked around the shops and she was able to get some Christmas shopping done. Then we had lunch at a pub and sat and chatted for a few hours. For dessert we had Chocolate Martini's - mmmm soo good! They weren't on the martini list but the bartender made them for us -



Spent the next few days meandering around and enjoying the nice weather.

On the home front, the furry ones are doing pretty good - I mentioned earlier how Jonesy was going thru a bratty stage. Well now he's just going through a complete loverboy stage. Just like when he was a little kitten. He wants to be held and his belly rubbed. He loves snuggling tight at night (I wake up and wonder why my joints don't move and I'm sweating - I have one on my feet, one snuggled between my legs and one on my side!) and he has been just so sweet, playful and lovable. My husband and I remark everyday what a special day it was when I brought him home - he has brought so many smiles to us. Riley is Riley - sweet as ever also - He will give me "kisses" and snuggle with me - but don't dare pick him up and hold him - he's so strong it's impossible - he has to come to you - but it's nice - he's often found sitting on my side as I hook or in my lap if Jonesy isn't there. He also is a little instigator - he's been showing his "little" brother how to get into the overhanging ceiling in the basement, how to jump on top of hutches, how to knock over my water bottle - you know things like that! Well what are big brothers for I guess!

Here's a pic of Miles -

Poor guy - he's still throwing up - not quite on a daily basis but so often - we can't figure it out - we've changed food - we tried everything - he doesn't appear to be sick at all and we've had tons of tests done at the vet - no problems. Honestly - I tend to wonder if he's doing it for attention (which by the way he gets a lot of!) or maybe out of habit? Who knows! Being older I think he's getting forgetful and more demanding! LOL! But we love him anyway! The minute you start petting or rubbing this little guy he'll purr for you.

I've been remiss taking pics this past few weeks - I had the camera out in the car for a few weeks and kept forgetting to bring it in!

A few weeks ago a RAK (Random Act of Kindness) arrived in my mailbox from my friend Pam who belongs to the group AAPG. I was lucky to get to meet her in person last month at the Brandywine hook-in and she is the sweetest and most generous person. She sent me some wonderful wool, some notepaper with my initial, some cute kitty cat coasters. I just love everything. Thanks Pam!

Last weekend I met up with Kathy, Beth, and Linda at the York Folk Art Show in York. I bought a few little things and we had a good time. We all went to lunch and then back to the show. I had my camera in my purse and forgot to take pictures (again!).

On the creative front, been busy making small items and getting together items for a new store opening in December that I will be putting some of my rugs and things in. Also have been making some of the feather trees. All these little things just fill up the day and next thing you wonder where the week has gone.

Today I spent the morning baking pumpkin rolls and just got done making some Pumpkin Mousse for my Dad. It's a new recipe a friend of mine gave me - My Dad can't have sugar so I thought this would be a good recipe - i used sugar free vanilla pudding, light cool whip, skim milk, and there is no added sugar in it - Will take it over in a little bit - hope he likes it.

Here's the recipe for anyone that wants to try it - it's light and fluffy.

1 can (16 oz.) Pumpkin
1 tsp Pumpkin Spice
2 cups Cool Whip
2 1/2 cups Milk
2 containers Vanilla Instant pudding.

Whip pudding mix and milk together until thickens. Mix in can of pumpkin and add pumpkin spice (i used cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in mine). Stir in cool whip.

That's it - easy peasy. After making this I have an idea - next time I'm going to make a pumpkin cake and use this as topping (sortof like that creamsicle cake recipe I shared with you earlier - doesn't that sound good? Well I guess if you love pumpkin it does!)

Well I want to get myself together and get a pumpkin roll and the pumpkin mousse delivered to my parents and then it's off to Bingo tonite - (Oh and I won the jackpot last week - well half of it - someone else called Bingo at the same time - so I was over the moon to come home with the $250! Maybe I can do a "ditto" tonite!)

Happy Almost Thanksgiving - Wishing everyone a wonderful - unstressful day - day tomorrow!