Here Kitty Kitty...Kitty

I know that I have posted about my dogs.... But did you know I have kitties? Well I guess I may have mentioned it? Oh well I haven't really posted about them. And I don't want them to think I don't think they they are blog worthy. No one likes a mad cat!

Once upon a time...

There was a itty bitty kitty. And I mean itty bitty.

Her name was Itty Bitty Princess Hannah.

She would lay with her face against Queen Gracie when she slept.

She would snuggle up to Gracie, and there she would sleep for hours.

That is why her face is FLAT! hahaha

Just playin Hannah is a Himalayan!

She is very lovable and loves to be pet.

AND sleep as close to me as she can get!

This is Gracie, she is a Balinese

Gracie may look lovable...and she is to an extent. As long as "she" wants to be loved.

You may think I should have named her something more suiting to her personality?

Hagatha, perhaps? he he

Well let me explain...I actually named her after "Royce Gracie."

For those of you who don't know he is a UFC Fighter. WHAT? It suits her!

This is Hannah trying to convince the birds she is water.

This is Judge. He is of the free feed store variety.

He is my Tom Cat and fears nothing. He is all that is mountain lion like!

Ok well he thinks he is, shh don't tell him he is just a regular cat.
I caught him stalking two turkey buzzards the other day!

He is quite the hunter, and yet still more lovable than Gracie....

He is a sweet boy. I guess you can see the pattern here. I am a sucker for blue eyes! I can't help it. Blue eyes melt my heart. I love all my cats. They make me happy. Unless they are stalking my birds. Then they get a good shoooing.

No I don't kick them, or throw shoes at them. I just say shooo!

Yes they are spoiled just like the rest of my pets.

And they love to have their photograph taken.

Ok well maybe not Her Highness!

(I think she is giving me the Plbbbbbbh?)

RUDE!

This is Hannah trying to convince the birds she is just one with the hammock?

I hope you enjoyed a peek into my cats exciting, fast paced, practically edge of your seat life. Until next time, when I introduce you to my snail collection.

Ok I don't have a snail collection eeeeewwwww that's just gross.

Oh and All my cats are spayed & neutered. Just in case Bob Barker reads my blog.

Howdy Bob!

And the Prize Goes to......

Sorry I was having some difficulties posting the winner. I wanted everyone to win?

I tried and tried to pull all of your names out at the same time? It didn't work.

So I just picked one name. And without further rambling...

The winner of the non likable sucker, the chair that is too small to sit in, and all the other goodies is...

Jan!

Jans Place is a great place to visit. If you haven't been there do stop by.

You will want to stay and visit for awhile. She loves dogs and raises paint horses.

See I told you you'd like her. Lots of fun and she is a great new friend.

Congratulations Jan! Please email me with your info and I will get busy on your pendant. And of course this means I will be going to Blossom to do some shopping. Darn it, I am all torn up about it. he he. Thanks for being a sweet & loyal follower.

Thank you to all who joined in.

I will hopefully have another follower giveaway in June.

SO check back.

Have a great Week, I will be getting ready for Graduation! Two of my kiddos are graduating. One from Junior High, and....

I HAVE A SENIOR!

Can you believe it? Me either.

Can you Miss A Trainwreck?

Well Hello!

Man! I thought I'd never get back here?

Doesn't life just get so hectic sometimes?

I want to first say, thank you for all your comments & emails.

For your concern, and prayers.

Most of all for your continued friendship.

So much has and continues to go on here in my little world.

But I will not bore you all with that! Let's do something FUN!

Let's have a...

Giveaway!!!

I had this wonderful little "ANNIVERSARY" Giveaway Planned!

Yes It has been one whole year since I started blogging.

May of last year I started on this great path of friendship.

I have met many wonderful friends along the way.

I want to thank all of you for all you do for me.

So without further ado....

Tell them what they can win Bob....

Oh wait, I don't have a "Bob" heh heh oopsie!

Ok, So I found this cute little Soap Combo!

Isn't it the cutest!?

It has a Lollipop soap! (No licky licky!) Bath Salts & Body Cream.

OH and the little Chair?

It is a PICTURE FRAME!! I know! Too cute!

Then there is "The Blossom Bag"

Ok for those of you who don't live here, (which is 99.9% of all my blog friends)

"Blossom" is a little Boutique here on the mountain.

I L.O.V.E. it!

I have to make myself drive past it when I am in town.

Who needs electricity? Phone, plbbbh ?

I need fashion! he he...

My friend owns this Fab little place.

I will pick out something special for my winner from Blossom.

*****Warning****

Prize may make you want to come visit our Mountain Blossom!

AND I will also customize a pendant for the winner!

I went to my other two favorite places.

Michaels, and Embellish (scrapbooking boutique)

I got new paper and goodies to make some fabulous new pendants.

So Hows that for a Giveaway?

All you have to do is be a follower.

If you are a follower and leave a comment, I will put your name in twice.

Contest will end Thursday May 14th @ 12 midnight (I guess that might be Friday?)

Good Luck and I am so glad to be back.

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BWAHAHAHAHAHA I crack myself up!!

I'm Baaaaack!!

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Outlaws touch ladies, somewhere deep down in their soul.

A "Cowboys Halo" Revised With Photos!

Revision of "A Cowboys Halo"

Thank you DVMWife for reminding me about Flickr? (duh)

These are a few pictures I have taken of my dearly missed friend Brad.

He was a wonderful husband, father & friend. I am so thankful I have my camera with me always. Without it I would only have these moments in my head. I am humbled to have taken these forever moments. I will cherish them always.

Welcome to a piece of what will always be in my heart.

You will soon see why he was so loved & will be so missed

Thank you again, for all you continue to do for his family & myself.

(end of revision)

I want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, for myself & the family of my friend Brad.

If I could only explain, how he and his family touched my heart.

I loved him. I love them.

They are my family.

There was nothing I wouldn't have done, for him.

There is nothing I won't continue to do for his wife and boys.

Brad was truly one in a million.

He always had a smile on his face. (If blogger would let me upload photos , I would show you.) To whoever needed a hand, Brad was always there to help. With a smile that would make you smile, even on the worst days. He was kind and good. He would always go out of his way to make anyone feel included.

I don't think I ever heard him speak a band word against anyone. Ok well maybe one or two people, but they deserved it. He wasn't a saint, but he was an honest, hard working, good man who cherished his family and loved his friends.

He will make a great Angel.

I know he is looking down amazed at everyone who has sent prayers and kind thoughts to his grieving family.

There will be an Auction,silent auction, dance and dinner to help raise money for his family on the 24th of April. As well as a Memorial Roping on the 25th.

I have decided to help my friend in anyway I can.

Sooooo....

I have designed a very special pendant,

and had someone Very Special, and Very Talented friend

write a poem just for this idea of mine.

It is called a

"Cowboys Halo"

I have tried to upload a picture of the pendant?

I uploaded a front and back picture of it on my sidebar

It is a double sided 1x1 glass pendant. It will come with a copy of the poem down below.

This poem and pendant were designed exclusively for Brad and his family.

I want to raise what I can and give it to his wife at the benefit.

Now this poem is a beautiful gesture in itself, as I said above a Very Special friend wrote it.

I emailed her and instantly received support, and a yes to my request.

It was written by "A Cowboys Wife"

She is so talented and I knew, she would write what was in my heart.

She did not let me down. She instead hit it exactly!

I sent her a picture of what I was doing, what I called it "A Cowboys Halo" and the rest is nothing shy of perfection! Read it for yourself.

I know you will love it. I did.

Never wavering…as he rides for the brand,
A cowboy, the guardian, watches over his spread.
He rides with honor, respect, and compassion for all,
No matter what his tasks, that lies ahead.

Long before sunup and way past noon,
A cowboy rides coulees and traverses vast prairies.
He replenishes the troughs ‘til they are spilling over
Abundantly with hope and splashing of fond memories.

A cowboy climbs to the highest of peaks,
While the blushing sun slips into the horizon.
In noble silence, he sits tall in his saddle,
His most cherished work has yet to be done.

With a quick flick of his wrist, and the tossing of a houlihan,
A cowboy lassos the stars from the dark night skies.
They descend lightly, blanketing the range,
As he quietly sings his tender lullabies.

Soothing winds whisper over the corrals
As a cowboy gathers with his winged embrace.
His rugged silhouette, cinched in a luminous stance
He blows tender kisses caressing each face.

For reassurance, with a nod and slight tip of his hat,
A cowboy, the guardian, with an eternal glow
Will forever…ride for the brand.
…“A Cowboy’s Halo”

Isn't it beautiful? Isn't she so talented? I think so too.

So what do you get you ask, and how much?

You will recieve, a 1x1 glass pendant

beveled on the front side, flat glass on the backside (handemade by me)

I designed the front and back logo.

You will also recieve a copy of WOWs beautiful poem. (Written by her)

All proceeds will go to Brads family.

The price of the Pendant/ Poem is $20.00 this includes S/H

I have set up a Pay Pal under kimbermgillespie@hotmail.com for your "order"

You can email me if you have any questions also.

I know times are tight with the economy, so I tried to keep the price reasonable.

I want you to know, that even if you do not buy a pendant. I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers for this family. Thank you for all your love, and friendship.

Your friend,

Kim