Icepocalypse 2013

Mother Nature decided to whip up on a majority of the US and has delivered an awful ice storm and below freezing temps for more than 3 days now.  Cabin fever and the sillies set in a long time ago, but we've enjoyed the time together.  We're so very thankful to have electricity, gas and a dry, warm house to hang out at.  We know others that haven't been so lucky. 

Mike has been tending to the fireplace, Lucy and I have been very happy with this! You can typically find her right by the hearth.

 

Thursday night was a really lazy night.  It took Mike an hour to get home by the time the sleet starting coming down.  We found out earlier in the week that Henry has RSV, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him! :)

 

 

Breathing treatments are better with YouTube videos of firetrucks and as Henry says "firefighters in action."

 

Kiki has slept most of the time. She's not a fan of the ice one bit.

We learned that it might be wise to update Henry's seasonal wardrobe more often.  At least the hat I bought two years ago finally fits.

Mama's worked on lots of craft projects.  Mike even offered to help me with this chicken wire frame.  I think he just wanted to play with the staple gun. 

Dining room decorations

 

To be honest, most nights are like this, cabin fever can't be blamed here.  These two keep me on my toes and laughing most of the time. 

Creepy man and his killer icicle. 

Lucy got a new sweater. She's not sure if she likes it or not but she was willing to pose for the camera.  Mama misses having a baby in the house so Lucy gets the attention.  Henry kept telling her that she's a pretty baby.  These two are very sweet on each other.

 

I was hoping for normalcy to resume tomorrow, but Mike just popped in and said that the school district is closed which means HH's school will be closed too.  Fortunately I can work from home and we have lots of DVDs. :)

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their at-home time this weekend.  Stay safe and warm!

 

 

Dog Shaming - tacos

"It wasn't me. I didn't see a thing!"

 

Kiki and Lucy had a fiesta while we were sleeping last night. And I'm sure it involved the suspect in the picture getting these out of the grocery bag that was on the dining room table.  Lucy isn't pictured here but I have a hunch she was involved in this thievery as she didn't even touch her breakfast today.  I laughed about it this morning when I found the demolished box and plastic wrap, but surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) not a single crumb of corn shell greatness was to be found.  I wasn't so amused when I had to get out in the rain to get another box so we could have supper tonight.  Lucky for them, they are cute.

 

 

Meet Kiki!

As you've probably seen on FB, we have a new furbaby! We met her Saturday, August 27th for a Boxer Meet and Greet.  Her name was originally Nikiya and her foster family called her Nik / Niki, but that name is already taken (hi Nikki!).  We decided the name Kiki would be a cute change and a name that Henry can say. He loves his Kiki!

Since I don't have much time to write tonight, I thought I'd share the letter that Kiki "wrote" to her foster family. :)

I wanted to say HELLO to my favorite foster family!!  I'm doing great here with the Hollands and fitting in just fine!!

I go to bed with Mama every night and stay put until morning time. I usually start out on Daddy's side of the bed, but move up in between both the 'rents, we're 3 peas in a pod!  Daddy told me that my breath smells funky, but his morning breath ain't too good either! Ha! 

The kid is really cool even though he's pretty rowdy. He's sweet with me and pets me on my tummy when I roll over. I show him my thanks my licking him in the face. He just laughs and eggs me on. I love that kid!

I get the house all to my self when everyone leaves. Mama leaves the tv on so I don't get so lonely. I'm hoping that tomorrow she turns it back on the channel with all the soap operas, I'm a day behind on my soaps!  Mama comes home on lunch to hang out with me for a bit. I like that a lot. Daddy will work from home on Wednesdays starting next week and we're all really excited about that.  I'm looking forward to getting a little quiet time with my Daddy and not have to share him with the little blonde boy.

Oh and my meds came in the mail today and thank you so much for sending them.  Mama is calling my new vet in the morning to get a script filled so I can stay healthy and active. Speaking of that, Mama took me on a walk tonight but we decided to do a little jogging. She told me that I'm a good jogger, I stay on pace. We kept it kinda slow though, Mama's out of shape. Shh! Don't tell her I said that!. :)

I've started barking when I hear the doorbell or the garage door open. Don't worry, I'm still a lady though, not some yip yappy punk making a bunch of ruckus. 

I met a bunch of family on Sunday and again last night. Neat people who all love me to pieces already!  Nana and Papa invited me over on Monday for lunch. I can't wait to see their big backyard. I'm hoping that I like Addison, their black lab. Mama said she's real nice and fun to play with!

I'm eating good, especially when they mix yogurt in my bowl. Yummy!  I hang out by Henry's highchair waiting for food, but I think he likes food more than I do as he never drops any for me. Silly kid.

I sure miss you and the family. Mama said we will definitely be at the Mums event in October!! I can't wait to see you!! I've attached some pics so you won't forget me. :)  Mama said not to worry that y'all are friends on FB and she will send you lots of pictures of your favorite DIVA!!! 

Love you and miss you,

Nik, Kiki, and whatever that kid calls me

xoxo