Michelle and Mannie (GA)
Member Since 2009
Good Morning LL!! 
(Ahhhhhh.... elixir! Thanks Elsa), and Happy Catmint Caturday!
LL! It's is I, Elsa, KBP, president and CEO of Coffee Cat! Life is GOOD! GUESS WHAT! Paw Prints Pizza is open and ready for business! They are running a Caturday Catnip special today, in honor of Catmint Caturday - lots of nip in those pies!
They have even used their signature nip cheese. 
Best order early! OOOOOOOOO! They have perfected their NY Style hot dog pies. MAJOR YUM!!!! Try one, you'll see! Just order the Mannie and Stu Special! so. well. anyways. Coffee time! 
For today, I proudly offer Elsa's special 10 hour energy coffee, and Double shot espressos, with beans from deep within the mountain slopes of Ethiopia, AND.... for all my Mocha fans: a venti quad peppermint white chocolate mocha, with peppermint infused whip, garnished with peppermint candy chips and white chocolate shavings... It is my bean's fave, and a Caturday tradition! SWEET! OH! No worries, a dollop of peppermint and vanilla and chocolate and caramel swirl ice cream, on top of a dollop of fudge, sprinkled with peppermint chips and a chocolate caramel drizzle.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... mega good! OH! We gots peppermint cheesecakes too! AND Peppermint Fraps! 
Elsa, 2014
I hope everyone has had a great week. We have been.... well, busy again!
I just can't imagine not being on the go. 
It keeps us out of trouble, and makes for great times! I often think back on the weeks happenings, and wonder how in the world did we do all that! 
It was the same this past week. It has been a good week.The Other grandparents are n vacation, so I had the boys Monday thru Friday. They will be gone for three weeks, so it will be a tad bit on the busy side for a few more weeks. The word BUSY does not adequately describe the intensity level 
But... it was FUN! Life is indeed good.
It has been a week in the pool! It has just become the norm for us, we go each week, and just never tire of it. It proves to be such fun for both boys, and their excitement with it all has not wavered. Nicholas's swim classes continue, and he is doing well with them. He has discovered tat they actually are fun. We have yet to tell him "I told you so". 
He did miss Wednesday class as he had a dentist appt, but what was nice was that his mom brought him up anyways so he could still swim. That was awesome, as William got an extra day in too. I really do love these family swim days, they are such fun for the boys, and their mom really loved the time spent. With the other DGP's gone I have extra get Nicholas to school duty, but with that comes the opportunity to get William more time in the pool than normal as he goes when Nicholas is in school. He too just loves it, never tries of it, so off we go. Our Swim days this week were Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. WHOA.... that is alot of pool time. Crazy, but I am grateful to have the opportunity to be able to take them. GO NICHOLAS! GO WILLIAM! 
Nicholas: Senior energizer fishie
William: Junior Energizer Fishie
We still do the Friday Night Burger Feast. Nicholas just loves that whole experience, so no way will be not continue the tradition. This Friday the boys had a sleep over, as mom and dad were at a baseball game, and it seemed more logical, since the game ran late, to have them spend the night. That meant a joint swim adventure. I picked more mellow pool that doesn't have all the regular play options as our FR night pool, so I could adequately handle both energizer fishies. Anyways... we did the Burger feast as normal, William was so happy to be able to be part of it. We ate outdoors, as the weather was too good not too.There is a really nice playground equipment set up by this pool, and with the weather being as good as it was we were able to wrap up the night with some outdoor play too. WHAT FUN!
The week was insanely busy.... five days of adventure after adventure. We Were at the Meadowdale Play Park, Juanita Beach, The Mesika Trail with mom, the Imagine Childrens Museum, and the Pacific Science Center. I am elated to have such great indoor options when the weather is questionable. We also spent some time on Monday, after Nicholas's swim time with my MIL Connie. That is always a highlight for the boys. I knew we would not be able to skip the Play park after visiting with their Grammie Connie, it is almost a given that we will go, as it is so close. I could write and write and write on all these places we go, but today I will let the photos speak for them selves. I am grateful that I am able to offer them such diversity in the things we do. Never ever a dull moment. LOL,no wonder I am tired come Saturday.... well DUH! It had indeed been a great week!
Nicholas and William: Good buddies!
For my own personal time, I continue to hike the local trails here when I can. I still haven't made that mountain hike, but all in good time on that one. I also made a few treks to the old favorite: Meadowdale today, and Picnic Point last Saturday. I have moved my hike day to Sunday, while the other DGP's are on vacation. Weekend hiking can be trying, as the trails are alwyas so busy, but... figured it was my opportunity, so off we went. I went to Eastern Washington to an area called Beezley Hills Preserve. The areas has such an outstanding display of wildflowers, and this trip was no disappointment: one of the few places one can see white lupine. They also have alot of hedgehog cactus. I was so luck to find them in bloom, Gorgeous! The day was rapped up with a hike at Ancient lakes, from a different approach than one I usually do. This route tackled the area from the top of the waterfalls, an awesome view point! I enjoyed it, spent alot of time exploring the area from the top. would up the day with a stop at an overlook for the Columbia River. It is a great scenic stopping place, and I try to stop there on most trips and catch a glimpse of the Mighty Colombia. The drive to Eastern Washington was great too,a bit long at three hours, but view song the way were great. All in all, an excellent hiking day!
Hedgehog cactus, Beezley Hills
Waterfall, upper, at Ancient lakes
Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille! The kitties are doing well. There really isn't much new to write about. Elsa is still holding her own, Bug is still being my cute affectionate Mannie look alike. Lola is still... well, Lola. Still my wild and crazy girl. With the arrival of spring weather she has been in the "LET ME OUT!" mode. Three escapes last week! Five the week before! 
And an other today. She is getting ood: darts out that door faster than a speeding bullet. 
Crazy cat. So.... we are back to thinking about how we can feasibly build something that will let her get out but still confine her to the yard. If only she would stay in her yard..... NOPE! Hooray for kitty treats, which she can resist. Other than that, Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille! Maybe that is normal. Crazy cat.
Have a great Caturday everyone. Time for me to go relax some....
KITTIES!! Remember: BLUE, think GREEN
(Ahhhhhh.... elixir! Thanks Elsa), and Happy Catmint Caturday!LL! It's is I, Elsa, KBP, president and CEO of Coffee Cat! Life is GOOD! GUESS WHAT! Paw Prints Pizza is open and ready for business! They are running a Caturday Catnip special today, in honor of Catmint Caturday - lots of nip in those pies!
They have even used their signature nip cheese. Best order early! OOOOOOOOO! They have perfected their NY Style hot dog pies. MAJOR YUM!!!! Try one, you'll see! Just order the Mannie and Stu Special! so. well. anyways. Coffee time! For today, I proudly offer Elsa's special 10 hour energy coffee, and Double shot espressos, with beans from deep within the mountain slopes of Ethiopia, AND.... for all my Mocha fans: a venti quad peppermint white chocolate mocha, with peppermint infused whip, garnished with peppermint candy chips and white chocolate shavings... It is my bean's fave, and a Caturday tradition! SWEET! OH! No worries, a dollop of peppermint and vanilla and chocolate and caramel swirl ice cream, on top of a dollop of fudge, sprinkled with peppermint chips and a chocolate caramel drizzle.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... mega good! OH! We gots peppermint cheesecakes too! AND Peppermint Fraps! Elsa, 2014
I hope everyone has had a great week. We have been.... well, busy again!
I just can't imagine not being on the go. It keeps us out of trouble, and makes for great times! I often think back on the weeks happenings, and wonder how in the world did we do all that! It was the same this past week. It has been a good week.The Other grandparents are n vacation, so I had the boys Monday thru Friday. They will be gone for three weeks, so it will be a tad bit on the busy side for a few more weeks. The word BUSY does not adequately describe the intensity level But... it was FUN! Life is indeed good.It has been a week in the pool!
It has just become the norm for us, we go each week, and just never tire of it. It proves to be such fun for both boys, and their excitement with it all has not wavered. Nicholas's swim classes continue, and he is doing well with them. He has discovered tat they actually are fun. We have yet to tell him "I told you so". He did miss Wednesday class as he had a dentist appt, but what was nice was that his mom brought him up anyways so he could still swim. That was awesome, as William got an extra day in too. I really do love these family swim days, they are such fun for the boys, and their mom really loved the time spent. With the other DGP's gone I have extra get Nicholas to school duty, but with that comes the opportunity to get William more time in the pool than normal as he goes when Nicholas is in school. He too just loves it, never tries of it, so off we go. Our Swim days this week were Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. WHOA.... that is alot of pool time. Crazy, but I am grateful to have the opportunity to be able to take them. GO NICHOLAS! GO WILLIAM! Nicholas: Senior energizer fishie
William: Junior Energizer Fishie
We still do the Friday Night Burger Feast. Nicholas just loves that whole experience, so no way will be not continue the tradition. This Friday the boys had a sleep over, as mom and dad were at a baseball game, and it seemed more logical, since the game ran late, to have them spend the night. That meant a joint swim adventure. I picked more mellow pool that doesn't have all the regular play options as our FR night pool, so I could adequately handle both energizer fishies. Anyways... we did the Burger feast as normal, William was so happy to be able to be part of it. We ate outdoors, as the weather was too good not too.There is a really nice playground equipment set up by this pool, and with the weather being as good as it was we were able to wrap up the night with some outdoor play too. WHAT FUN!
The week was insanely busy.... five days of adventure after adventure. We Were at the Meadowdale Play Park, Juanita Beach, The Mesika Trail with mom, the Imagine Childrens Museum, and the Pacific Science Center. I am elated to have such great indoor options when the weather is questionable. We also spent some time on Monday, after Nicholas's swim time with my MIL Connie. That is always a highlight for the boys. I knew we would not be able to skip the Play park after visiting with their Grammie Connie, it is almost a given that we will go, as it is so close. I could write and write and write on all these places we go, but today I will let the photos speak for them selves. I am grateful that I am able to offer them such diversity in the things we do. Never ever a dull moment. LOL,no wonder I am tired come Saturday.... well DUH! It had indeed been a great week!
Nicholas and William: Good buddies!
For my own personal time, I continue to hike the local trails here when I can. I still haven't made that mountain hike, but all in good time on that one.
I also made a few treks to the old favorite: Meadowdale today, and Picnic Point last Saturday. I have moved my hike day to Sunday, while the other DGP's are on vacation. Weekend hiking can be trying, as the trails are alwyas so busy, but... figured it was my opportunity, so off we went. I went to Eastern Washington to an area called Beezley Hills Preserve. The areas has such an outstanding display of wildflowers, and this trip was no disappointment: one of the few places one can see white lupine. They also have alot of hedgehog cactus. I was so luck to find them in bloom, Gorgeous! The day was rapped up with a hike at Ancient lakes, from a different approach than one I usually do. This route tackled the area from the top of the waterfalls, an awesome view point! I enjoyed it, spent alot of time exploring the area from the top. would up the day with a stop at an overlook for the Columbia River. It is a great scenic stopping place, and I try to stop there on most trips and catch a glimpse of the Mighty Colombia. The drive to Eastern Washington was great too,a bit long at three hours, but view song the way were great. All in all, an excellent hiking day!Hedgehog cactus, Beezley Hills
Waterfall, upper, at Ancient lakes
Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille!
The kitties are doing well. There really isn't much new to write about. Elsa is still holding her own, Bug is still being my cute affectionate Mannie look alike. Lola is still... well, Lola. Still my wild and crazy girl. With the arrival of spring weather she has been in the "LET ME OUT!" mode. Three escapes last week! Five the week before! And an other today. She is getting ood: darts out that door faster than a speeding bullet. Crazy cat. So.... we are back to thinking about how we can feasibly build something that will let her get out but still confine her to the yard. If only she would stay in her yard..... NOPE! Hooray for kitty treats, which she can resist. Other than that, Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille! Maybe that is normal. Crazy cat. Have a great Caturday everyone. Time for me to go relax some....
KITTIES!! Remember: BLUE, think GREEN
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. I love the pics! I need a nice new camera apparently, or some picture taking talent, cause mine never look that good
. I'm glad you are enjoying all the busy. It sounds like you need to build a giant chicken wire coop around your property including a ceiling to keep Lola in
. I hope your weekend continues to be great
