Lily - Alone for the First Time

Dakota is 11 and he has been with

me since he was 6 months.

I used to take trips with work for a 

couple nights at a time and then

I would fly to Calif. to visit my son.

Dakota has always stayed with my mom

and I know he is well cared for.

But oh my, what to do with Lily?

Leave her home.....

I so hated to do that and I worried about

her so much but thanks

to T (Theresa) who went over 

everyday to feed her and spend

time with her.

This pic is Thursday night when 

Theresa went to check on her (her

first night alone). She looks pissed but

I also know this is her "I just woke up"

look.

T said that once she was awake she was

BUSY....that is T's word for wild! haha

The next evening, Friday, T went over

and sat on the deck with Lily.

 The text read, 

"Lily may or may not be drinking a

beer with me"!

This pic was included.

But Lily seems to be able to balance

pretty well so maybe it was 

just T having the beer!

In the evening when T got to the house

this is how she was greeted!

Sat. night I was sent this pic....Lily

chilling in her play tunnel. 

I felt so much better knowing that 

T was there to care for her.

Thanks T for caring for Lily

and for texting me pics 

daily!

A few weeks ago I told my mom that 

I was sending Lily back where I got

her from cause she never showed

me that she was happy to see me.

haha....but if Dakota

has been gone she always greets

him....

But this time.....I have gotten head butts,

nose butts, rubbing on me to mark me, 

love nibbles and loving all around!

She greeted me when I got home by

watching me get out of the car

from her perch at the window. 

Before I could get the door unlocked

she was meowing at the door.

I went in and she nose butted my

legs before I was in the door good!

Think I will keep her!

Still getting loving this morn.

Dakota was out at mom's when I pulled up 

yesterday evening. He was so excited,

jumping and wagging his tail. 

True to form, he always shows

me that he misses me and loves me.

We are on the deck with coffee this morn...

like old times, Dakota is next to me

on the glider and Lily is watching 

birds!

There is NO PLACE

like HOME!

Love

These two love each other so much.

As the year goes by I see so many changes

in Lily as she grows.

Just like a child, growing and learning

daily and changing.

But I love sites like this and I 

realize that as Lily changes there are

some things that stay the samey.

Lily jumped up to be

next to Dakota.

First not touching.

Then she stretched out and lightly

touched him.

Realizing he would not jump up and 

start playing she stretched out

more, touching more.

Now....all is well.

But then Dakota flips over and

moves around causing Lily

to shift her position also.

Her body is still touching him

though.

Love that these two love each other.

Pets Lazy Deck Day

A Day With The Furbabes

All you folks that have had cats

know that they love to get in

things. It still amazes me what Lily

finds comfortable to get in...

The paper recycle carrier!

Yesterday it was so pretty out but 

I was running on empty so I just

wanted to take it easy. 

I curled up on the glider to nap with

my two furbabes on the deck with me.

I went out into the yard and goofed off

a bit, I had my trusty side kick with me!

  

Although I was sitting on the ground he took

a chair! haha

He don't know he is a dog!

I am used to Dakota begging, he has done

it all is life but Lily Bit don't beg......

or at least not for anything other

than banana!

She sees me pick one up and start to

peel it back, she is there, sitting at my

feet watching. I can almost see the moisture

dripping from her lips!

I have to bite pieces off to give her.

I love my furbabes...they are 

amazing!

Silly Little Lily Being Silly and Sweet

Borrowed a bunch of cream colored

tablecloths from a friend for 

Amber's wedding.

I have been slowly, here and there washing

them. Trying to unfold them to wash and

Lily wants to play.

After playing of course she wants to 

curl up in the bin that they store in.

This is a framer for sure!

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Oh mom I am so tired.

Yesterday I took a break and decided 

to sit down, I looked up and 

saw this little head that kept

popping up over the laundry

basket....looking at me.

She really loves the small trash can

I keep in the living room.

I have found her in it several times.

I kept this box after Christmas

cause it has its own openings and 

I keep it under the window next

to her perch. 

Half in and half out.

Yesterday I caught her watching a 

wasp on the other

side of the screen. 

  

Dakota is well. 

He sleeps more than he used to at

the age of 11. Yesterday he

was all over my nerves. He was

following me all over the house, the

yard and of course going to the bathroom

alone is a joke.

BUT I LOVE HIM.

Beautiful 80 Degree Day

Two days ago we were sitting at 

80 degrees, cool breeze and NO humidity and 

 today our high will be in the mid 50's!

As it was Lily, Dakota and I 

enjoyed a few hours on the deck when

the temps felt so good. 

Lily loves to watch the birds 

flying around the yard. 

While Lily watches the wildlife

Dakota takes it easy on the glider.

Lily still stands alert as the 

birds come to the feeder in the 

tree next to the deck.

And Dakota wishes I would stop

taking pics of him.

Bless his heart, he has gotten so grey.

I called to Lily and she jerks around 

like I am disturbing her!

If you notice she has a bell on.

Months ago when she was a little thing

I bought her that collar but she was

not having a lot to do with it.

Plus after listening to others I decided

that maybe she did not need it, fear of

her getting caught on something while I was

not home. She is strong enough to break it

loose these days but I only have it on her

when I am home....still a little

 nervous about

it. 

Seems to be getting a bit bored

with the birds right now.

She is up under the chair that goes with 

my little table.

 I actually think she knows I am taking

her pic and she is posing for me!

Dakota gave it up and decided to nap.

Thought I would had some pics of

my other furbabe that I took on 

that 80 degree temp day.

She was out in the pasture.

I love her sporting that purple halter!

Course red would have looked good on 

her but being that purple was

my fav color, I made it hers also.

Hoping you have a nice day,

Just Laying Around

Yesterday morning it was a tad cooler

than it had been being.

The babes, and I just wanted to 

lay around.

Only Lily wanted to do 

her laying around in the sun.

All in all it was a restful day.