Cat Nap Wednesday (on Thursday)

Katie is saying "is it really that time of year again??"

Kate decided to help me with the decorating till her nap time. I've had this sweet drummer boy for over 30 years. He was made by a very dear friend who I don't get to see often enough these days. Isn't he just the cutest??!!

Well, it didn't take long for Katie to decide she would rather sleep than decorate! She doesn't know the fun she is missing! ha ha!!

Happy decorating!!

~Michele

Macro Monday

Any guess on the subject of the above?

It is pretty simple when you think about it. This will help.

It is "Frosty-the-Snowman" . . . gulp . . . under glass. 

Michele captured him many years ago and has not let him go since. ;->

Andy

Macro Monday

Before the snow flies in our area, here are a few more shots from the summer.

Happy start to the Holidays!

Andy

I know, this "shedding" might turn off some. Sorry--it is just nature!

Cat Nap Wednesday

A few silly shots of our cat . . . who LOVES tissue paper!

Andy

Macro Monday

Can you guess the subject?

Here is another hint.

It is the herb called dill!

Andy

Foodie Friday-Molasses Bars

Molasses Bars*

1/2 C sugar

1/2 C oil

1/2 C dark molasses

1 egg

1 3/4 C unbleached flour

3/4 t baking soda

3/4 t cinnamon

3/4 t ginger

1/4 t nutmeg

1/4 t cloves

1/4 t salt

1/4 C boiling water

1/2 C raisins 

2 T course sugar to sprinkle on the top, if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Combine sugar, oil, and molasses; blend well. Add egg, blending well. Add flour, baking soda, spices and salt; mix well. Add boiling water stirring gently till well blended. Stir in raisins. Spread into a well greased 13 X 9 pan, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars. 

Yield: 36 bars

*adapted from Pillsbury Best Cookies 

I have baked this recipe in my mini muffin pan; baking for about 10 minutes. They come out really cute. 

To me nothing says fall and the holidays better than spicy, molasses treats. I love them in all forms; cookies, cakes, sweet breads, scones ... hum, I think Andy needs to try making a gingerbread ice cream!!

~Michele

Cat Nap Wednesdays

 

Katie says BOO! She was very confused by this gourd I brought inside for her today.

She thought she wanted to touch it, but wasn't quite sure.

Finally she decided it was an "OK" Halloween item! 

As far as her recovery goes, I am very, very, happy to report that she is doing much better. It seems her medication was upsetting her stomach and she would not eat. We know that cats can't not go too long without eating before they develop "Hepatic lipidosis", commonly known as fatty liver. This happens even quicker in an overweight kitty. So this was very scary, as she was turning down food day after day. I hand fed her, small amounts, around the clock. Last week she was tested for Hepatic lipidosis and the test came back negative. Yay!!! About 12 hours after her last dose of medication she started begging for food ... and has not stopped. We can't thank the Vets and staff at the "Suttons Bay Animal Hospital" enough. They always go way beyond the call of duty to help. Thank you, Thank you, to everyone at the clinic!!! 

                        Katie is happy to show off her Halloween card from Aunt Lory!


~Michele

Our thoughts go out to everyone on the east coast as they begin to heal and rebuild.