Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Food, Fun and Furbabies...


I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day.  I sure did and I even got a Tour of Italy.  Well, that's what it was called on the menu!  


My sweet daughter took me to the Olive Garden for dinner.  BG, who isn't all that fond of OG elected to stay at home and babysit the kittens...more on that in a minute.  We really love their salad and bread sticks and the whole meal was delicious.  Thank you, Kim! 


My daughter also got me a beautiful card and red rose.  It was a fun day and the weather cooperated until we were back in the car and ready to head for home.  The rain began and just poured.  

I received 2 cards in the mail from my son.  The funny one said "If I had an extra $1000, you'd get more from me than just a Mother's Day card."  On the inside it said "You'd get a postcard from Hawaii."  lol!  He added at the bottom that he just couldn't resist buying that one.  He actually is in Hawaii this week for work, flying there a couple of days ahead of time to do a little sightseeing.  I'm trying hard not to be jealous.

The kittens I mentioned are the two little rug rats on the right.  lol!  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.  It's really sad because their mother abandoned them on our property and it was beginning to storm, they were soaking wet and starving, so we did what anyone who loves furbabies would do.  Brought them inside.  They are only around 2 weeks old or so.  We've looked for their mama but haven't found her.  I hope something didn't happen to her.  Anyway, to make a long story short, we I have gotten a new job.  One that I really didn't need, but the little ones didn't ask to be abandoned either and they deserve a chance at life.  So, I will be doing everything I can to give them that chance.  I did call the humane society in the Big Town, but as I'm not in that county I was put on a waiting list for a foster family to become available.  They told me they are bottle feeding over 70 kittens now, so I don't expect an opening anytime soon. 

I hope you, too, are enjoying this beautiful (and busy) month of May.  BG and I are headed today to the Big Town where he has his routine checkup with his heart doctor.  Our daughter will watch the furbabies and work on a grant for her center until we return.  I am behind on visiting, but I'll be by to catch up as soon as I can!     

Happy Tuesday to you!
xo Cheryl 
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30 comments:

  1. TARYTERREMay 12, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Those little kitties sure look sweet. I am glad you and your daughter had a wonderful time at Olive Garden on Mother's Day. We were going there too but there was a two hour wait so we did something else. Your son's card sounded perfect. I wish your husband well at the doctor's. Take care.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 12, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    The littlekittens are so lovely.

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  3. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    So glad you and your daughter enjoyed your Mother's Day meal. The card from your son was just perfect!!!
    Thank you for taking care of these little kittens. They sure are tiny and sweet. Hoping your husband gets a good report today.

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  4. DebMay 12, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Aww- bless you Cheryl for taking this on. I know it's not easy as I've been there years ago. I do hope they thrive under your care. We ended up keeping one of the three little waifs and she lived to be 19 years old. That was our Cali. Glad you had a nice Mother's Day. Keep us posted. Hugs, Deb

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  5. KathyMay 12, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Oh, those sweet little kittens. You're a jewel to take care of them and I hope you're able to find great homes for both..

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  6. eileeninmdMay 12, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Hello, your OG meal looks yummy.. I love the Chicken Parm. I feel so bad for those kitties, they are so tiny.. You and your hubby are so nice to take care of them.. Have a happy day!

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  7. gldMay 12, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful Mother's Day! Good luck with the kittens. I have never done that except for a friend for just a couple of days and it was just one. I think we are finished with kittens here; all spayed at last check.

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  8. MadSnapperMay 12, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    beautiful rose and i love the first plate, made me hungry. poor little kitties, they were lucky to be abandoned in your yard.. hope they do ok.. we have the same problem in our county with over abundance of cats. they even had an article about it last week... hope all goes well with the doc visit

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  9. TexWisGirlMay 12, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    glad you had a nice mother's day (even without hawaii). :) oh, those tiny babies... good luck!

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  10. Primitive StarsMay 12, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    You are such a angel, warms my heart to hear these babies given a change to live, thank you... Glad to hear you enjoyed Mothers Day, as you should.Hugs Francine.

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  11. KerinMay 12, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful Mother's day!
    Any day when we don't have to cook, or wash the dishes after dinner, is a "mother's day" ***smile**.

    Sweet kittens. Glad you are able to help them.
    Best of luck to your hubby, on his check up.

    ~K.

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  12. ShugMay 12, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Trusting for great news from the heart dr. I like your sons choice of cards.!! Cute... Especially since he is in Hawaii. Ooo... I love Olive Garden but like your BG, my Sam does not care for it. Girl, if I lived closer, we would hit OG as often as we could. Hope your day is a great one!

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  13. Cheryl May 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Oh, Cheryl, you are just the best fur-baby-mommy ever!! God bless you for caring for these little creatures!

    We are in the same boat...Ron is not really a fan of Olive Garden, but the girls and I love it. (Makes me think we should take advantage of their lunch special soon...) I am sure that you enjoyed an evening out with your girl. Your son's card is too funny! :)

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  14. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 12, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    That card is hilarious...sounds like one my boys would send. The kittens are precious. I hope the appt goes well today. Sweet hugs, Diane

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  15. Arkansas PattiMay 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Sounds like you had a pretty special Mother's Day. And now you get to continue mothering--those adorable kitties. Lucky them to have been found by you.

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  16. BarbMay 12, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Cheryl~

    Yum, I love Olive Garden, your tour of Italy, looks delish! And, I loved seeing your picture, you are so beautiful!

    The Mother's Day card was funny - especially since he is in Hawaii! My son always buys me the funny cards too - my girls are a little more mushy... :0)

    How could a person not take in little abandoned kittens. I have fed and taken care of so many little ones, that I can't even count. These two are precious, and will make great pets for someone, someday. You and your family are wonderful to take care of them and love them.

    Hope everything goes wonderful at Hubby's
    Dr. appointment!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  17. Debby RayMay 12, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    I LOVE the Tour of Italy at Olive Garden...and it is my hubby's favorite place. The kittens are just so sweet and you are a wonderful person for taking care of them!

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  18. LeAnnMay 12, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I love the OG and my husband isn't a big fan either. I love your Rose and Son's can be so cute. I marvel at what they come up with on cards or even face book posts. Kind of scary sometimes, I think.
    The Kittens are so cute. I think it it's sad that they were abandoned. I don't know why people do that if that is what happened. When they are running around it makes it harder to give them away.
    Hope the Dr. Appoint goes good. I need to sit down and actually schedule a few Doctor appointments for us. I keep putting it off. Blessings and hugs!

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  19. Ginny HartzlerMay 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Awww, you are wonderful to take care of these babies! SO tiny! We love olive Garden! It is good there is not one close, or we would be broke and I would weigh a thousand pounds. I especially love their salad, breadsticks, and soup bar! But I have had the tour Of Italy, delicious! Let us know how his checkup went!

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  20. Judy May 12, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Awe, poor babies! I'm glad they have you to take care of them. I LOVE Olive Garden AND the Tour of Italy plate. I only wish we lived closer to one :) Praying your husbands appointment goes well.

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  21. Ruth HiebertMay 12, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    The food at Olive Garden is very tasty,so I now you had a good meal. The rose is a sweet gift,but those fur babies are too precious.

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  22. RoseMay 12, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    We love Olive Garden and daughter gave me gift certificate there...YUMMY!

    Oh, those poor little babies...

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  23. Blondie's JournalMay 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I'm glad you had a great Mother's Day, your kids are so thoughtful (and fun loving!!). We love Olive Garden, too. I'm good with soup and salad but hubby loves the pasta.

    The kitties are precious. I really hope they survive. You have a big heart.

    Thanks for the visit! I hope to get back into action soon...Milo is doing better with each day!

    Jane x

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  24. CathMay 13, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    What a fabulous Mother's Day you had and I love your son's sense of humour.....a very attractive quality! Cute, cute kittens but what a lot of work they must be....I hope they find a lovely home.

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  25. LynneMay 13, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Happy Mother . . . on Mother's Day
    Even if it means you are not in Hawaii . . . (loved the card!)
    Fur babies are fortunate to have found YOU .. . .

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  26. VeeMay 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    John and I laughed over your son's card! Gosh, your beautiful daughter looks so much like you! I love the salad and breadsticks at OG, too. Can't imagine that your hubby doesn't.

    Oh you are the kitten whisperer. (I hope that the word doesn't get out.) All the best as you care for those little fur bundles.

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  27. MelanieMay 13, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day dinner at OG - how nice of your daughter to treat you! Oh my goodness, those kittens are so precious. Of course you took them in and are taking care of them...how could someone not, right? Can't just leave them to die! I'm glad you have such a big heart and are being "mama" to them.

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  28. Marie May 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    don't they normally come back for the kittens? poor little things! so glad you were able to help! I love Olive Garden's soup, salad and breadsticks! yummy! so glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day! :)

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  29. Pix May 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Cheryl, I think all the cats near and far have you marked as a soft touch!

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  30. Beatrice P. BoydMay 15, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Belated Mother's Day wishes and kudos to you for rescuing those 2 kitties. Hope they do get stronger and find new homes.

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