My Little Diva

"Superstar"

Dallas has now had her picture published in a major magazine!!! I took some great photos of her back in March and decided to send a few of them into Adoptive Families Magazine to see if they might publish one of them. Check out the August issue that just came out. Page 52, top right corner. That's my girl!!! I found out today when they sent me three copies of the magazine along with a letter which I will frame for her. I couldn't stop screaming when I opened the envelope. Of course I called John at work and then my family. Now I've hit the internet, shamelessly bragging about my girl!!! In case you don't subscribe to the magazine, here is the picture. It was also published in our local parenting magazine a few months ago. I just love this picture of her because that smile is so genuine and she was so happy to be outside picking flowers that day.

Not So Happy Kitty

Here is what Cissy looked like this morning after she came out of hiding. She actually is more comfortable in the hot summer months with being shaved. We only get it done once a year around this time. That way it will be grown back by the fall and winter. At least she wasn't hissing at me this morning like she usually does. She actually let me pet her just for a second last night!!! That's because I made John take her to the vet while I picked her up. I wasn't the mean one who had this done to her this year!!!

Kitty Goes to the Vet

Our cat Cissy goes to the vet once a year for her shots and to get shaved. She isn't happy about this because they have to sedate her. She is a rather mean, cranky, temperamental old cat who dislikes me intensely. She and John were part of a package deal. I think it all started with me making him get her declawed and spayed before he could move in with me. We get her shaved because her fur is thick and gets matted because she doesn't let anyone pet her. Dallas would love to get her hands on this cat and just pet her and hug on her but Cissy will have nothing to do with her. Dallas' second word after we got home was MEOW. Still doesn't impress the cat. So John and I got up early this morning and formulated our plan of attack to corner Cissy and get her into the cage. Luckily this year, no blood was shed by either of us!!! She might be declawed, but she can still bite. After getting her into the cage, Dallas and Noelle were anxious to get at her and torment her. Poor kitty, just wait until you see how she looks when I get her home!!!

Messy is Fun

I love this week's Family Fotofun Friday Challenge over at Donna's blog. Her challenge this week is "Messy". This is something I can totally relate to with Dallas.

We're Back Home

Actually we've been back for several days now but I've been to lazy tired to post anything. We had a wonderful time. It was nice to get away from home and even nicer to get away from our hot/humid weather here in Louisiana. North Carolina was so pleasant last week. I should have packed Dallas a lightweight jacket but didn't think she would need it. I have lots to post about but this collage will have to do for tonight. This was at the NC/TN state line on I-40. It is so beautiful around this area and is where I grew up for much of my life. Dallas did well for as much travelling as we did. Every once in a while we would have to stop and let her run wild and get rid of that energy she was holding in!!!