Michelle and Mannie (GA)
Member Since 2009
Good Morning LL!! 
(LOTS today Elsa! please.....), and Happy Caturday!
LL! It's is I, Elsa, KBP kitteh barista!, president and CEO of Coffee Cat! Life is GOOD! GUESS WHAT! Bug and Lola are exhausted from I dunno! but they still want to be working today too at PawPrints Pizza, so..... They have decided that today is TURN-AROUND TRIPLE CATURDAY! They are doing triples on everything!
Kinda cool huh! They say that they wants to give all kitties some fun times today, triple funs! What will that be.... I dunno! :roll: so. well. anyways. 
Coffee time! For today, I proudly offer Elsa's special 10 hour energy coffee, and Double shot Breve's, with beans from high in the Brazilian Mountains.... and for my mocha fans: a VENTI Quad Blueberry infused white mocha/mocha blend with white chocolate chips melted within, swirled with a raspberry puree, topped with a strawberry infused whip garnished with caramelized berry sprinkles and white chocolate curls and a caramel drizzle.......SWEET! OH! No worries, a dollop of 4 berry and vanilla and caramel swirl ice cream, on top of a dollop of fudge, topped with caramel and chocolate drizzle.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... mega good!
Elsa, CEO, Coffee Cat
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 another week, as we just finished week 2. The word BUSY does not adequately describe the intensity level 
But... it was FUN! We did tun into as slight bump mid-week. William was sick! 
As in pukus and temperature sick... 
It is my DD, and my opinion, that it was all due to his 2 year molars starting to break through, and the lucky little man has all four coming in at once. I guess those nasty little buggers can cause all the symptoms he had. It did but a damper on some of our activities but we did get through it, he is much better now, and off we went! 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, on Monday and Wednesday continue, and he is doing well with them. He has discovered that they actually are fun, and he can't wait to get started each lesson. AWESOME! Outside of class he still is our little energizer fishie, loves swimming in the big pool, and will often forgo the beach area play for the 6 and unders. He'd rather be in deep water. 
We were able to get back to his favorite pool, in Snohomish, this Friday. We both have missed being there, missed due to other obligations and the need for other pools. With the other DGP's being 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! 
William: look Out! here I come!
Nicholas: Gotcha!
We still do the Friday Night Burger Feast. Nicholas just loves that whole experience, so no way will be not continue the tradition. Quite the feast he has: Cheeseburgers with extra pickles, fried with ketchup ranch and tartar sauce, assorted berries, milkshakes, and chocolate cupcakes. After all the spent energy he is one hungry little boy. And yes, he does eat it all.
The week was insanely busy.... five days of adventure after adventure, even with one sick little boy for a few days. We were at the Meadowdale Play Park, Bothell Landing Park, Mesika Trail by the pool, and one aborted trip to the Science Center when William decided pukus was in order.
On the sick days, while William as under the weather we used my back yard and the neighborhood as our playground. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday found us playing ball, exploring of just gong for walks. Friday we were all glad, including William, that he felt better, and were able to take off for some adventures. 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. Being able to be out Friday, once William felt good again, was such a treat. We picnicked along the side of the river, walked the trails, fed ducks,and just had a great time. 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: Working the Sammamish River
Just for fun, some random photo stuff for Nicholas and William: Budding Artists, Gaming, Travel.
Nicholas: ONE COOL DUDE!
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. Right no I am focusing on Eastern Washington, before it gets blazing hot over there... like 95-110 HOT. I also made a few treks to the old favorite Meadowdale 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. This past Sunday I went to Cowiche Canyon, near Yakima. and also hiked the Uplands Trails, just above the canyon. This is a great hike. I love this canyon! It is 7 miles RT, follows a creek most of the way, though some darn cool canyon walls, geologically. The drive to E WA was great too, a bit long at three hours, but views along the way were great. All in all, an excellent hiking day!
Cowiche Canyon
The Uplands, Cowiche
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. again! Three the week before! 
And another today. She is getting good: 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. I continue to worry about Elsa. Weight is an issue, She had lost a little more... She seems to feel well however, is very active for her age (19 come 8/1), eats when she wants, just not much. so.... still thinking of taking her into the vet a bit earlier than her set appt got an annual come 8/1. Other than that, Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille!
Lola, in a RARE quiet moment!
Have a great Caturday everyone. Time for me to go relax some.... a local trail hike is in order!
KITTIES!! Remember: BLUE, think GREEN
(LOTS today Elsa! please.....), and Happy Caturday!LL! It's is I, Elsa, KBP kitteh barista!, president and CEO of Coffee Cat! Life is GOOD! GUESS WHAT! Bug and Lola are exhausted from I dunno! but they still want to be working today too at PawPrints Pizza, so..... They have decided that today is TURN-AROUND TRIPLE CATURDAY! They are doing triples on everything!
Kinda cool huh! They say that they wants to give all kitties some fun times today, triple funs! What will that be.... I dunno! :roll: so. well. anyways. Coffee time! For today, I proudly offer Elsa's special 10 hour energy coffee, and Double shot Breve's, with beans from high in the Brazilian Mountains.... and for my mocha fans: a VENTI Quad Blueberry infused white mocha/mocha blend with white chocolate chips melted within, swirled with a raspberry puree, topped with a strawberry infused whip garnished with caramelized berry sprinkles and white chocolate curls and a caramel drizzle.......SWEET! OH! No worries, a dollop of 4 berry and vanilla and caramel swirl ice cream, on top of a dollop of fudge, topped with caramel and chocolate drizzle.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... mega good! Elsa, CEO, Coffee Cat
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 another week, as we just finished week 2. The word BUSY does not adequately describe the intensity level But... it was FUN! We did tun into as slight bump mid-week. William was sick! As in pukus and temperature sick... It is my DD, and my opinion, that it was all due to his 2 year molars starting to break through, and the lucky little man has all four coming in at once. I guess those nasty little buggers can cause all the symptoms he had. It did but a damper on some of our activities but we did get through it, he is much better now, and off we went! 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, on Monday and Wednesday continue, and he is doing well with them. He has discovered that they actually are fun, and he can't wait to get started each lesson. AWESOME! Outside of class he still is our little energizer fishie, loves swimming in the big pool, and will often forgo the beach area play for the 6 and unders. He'd rather be in deep water. We were able to get back to his favorite pool, in Snohomish, this Friday. We both have missed being there, missed due to other obligations and the need for other pools. With the other DGP's being 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! William: look Out! here I come!
Nicholas: Gotcha!
We still do the Friday Night Burger Feast. Nicholas just loves that whole experience, so no way will be not continue the tradition. Quite the feast he has: Cheeseburgers with extra pickles, fried with ketchup ranch and tartar sauce, assorted berries, milkshakes, and chocolate cupcakes. After all the spent energy he is one hungry little boy. And yes, he does eat it all.
The week was insanely busy.... five days of adventure after adventure, even with one sick little boy for a few days. We were at the Meadowdale Play Park, Bothell Landing Park, Mesika Trail by the pool, and one aborted trip to the Science Center when William decided pukus was in order.
On the sick days, while William as under the weather we used my back yard and the neighborhood as our playground. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday found us playing ball, exploring of just gong for walks. Friday we were all glad, including William, that he felt better, and were able to take off for some adventures. 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. Being able to be out Friday, once William felt good again, was such a treat. We picnicked along the side of the river, walked the trails, fed ducks,and just had a great time. 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: Working the Sammamish River
Just for fun, some random photo stuff for Nicholas and William: Budding Artists, Gaming, Travel.
Nicholas: ONE COOL DUDE!
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.
Right no I am focusing on Eastern Washington, before it gets blazing hot over there... like 95-110 HOT. I also made a few treks to the old favorite Meadowdale 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. This past Sunday I went to Cowiche Canyon, near Yakima. and also hiked the Uplands Trails, just above the canyon. This is a great hike. I love this canyon! It is 7 miles RT, follows a creek most of the way, though some darn cool canyon walls, geologically. The drive to E WA was great too, a bit long at three hours, but views along the way were great. All in all, an excellent hiking day!Cowiche Canyon
The Uplands, Cowiche
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. again! Three the week before! And another today. She is getting good: 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. I continue to worry about Elsa. Weight is an issue, She had lost a little more... She seems to feel well however, is very active for her age (19 come 8/1), eats when she wants, just not much. so.... still thinking of taking her into the vet a bit earlier than her set appt got an annual come 8/1. Other than that, Normalcy in Three MusketeerVille! Lola, in a RARE quiet moment!
Have a great Caturday everyone. Time for me to go relax some....
a local trail hike is in order!KITTIES!! Remember: BLUE, think GREEN
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Sorry to hear about William, poor little guy, glad he's better and hope you don't catch it! That is wonderful that Nicholas is still enjoying the swim lessons! Beautiful pictures as always-- we love Cowiche Canyon --Isn't it getting a little toasty in Yakima? It's funny in Eastern Washington, one day it will be in the 30's and the next it could be in the 90's 
Have a great weekend Michelle!
