We advance in years somewhat in the manner of an invading army in a barren land; the age that we have reached, as the saying goes, we but hold with an outpost, and still keep open communications with the extreme rear and first beginnings of the march. ~Robert Louis Stevenson, "Virginibus Puerisque II," Virginibus Puerisque, 1881

What a week. Had the in-laws over and I am completely exhausted. Who knew family could wear you out so much.

Oh, to be a cat!

Watching "The Princess Bride." I love this movie. It's a classic.

"And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done." ~ 2 Kings 21:20

I really don't like snakes. I'm an animal person, but I really don't like snakes...

My awesome big sister! I love her so much. She means the world to me. She's always been there for me, no matter what. She's my best friend.

Taking the kitty cats in to get their wounds checked today. Hopefully they're healing like they should!

They say that age is all in your mind. The trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body. ~Author Unknown

Been taking pictures all day. I love these kind of days.

Making some chicken nuggets for lunch today.

Christian the lion

Went to a baby shower today. Made new friends and saw old friends. It was just an all around good day.

"Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbath." ~ 2 Kings 21:19

Everyone wants to be loved. Love someone today.

Sometimes, one just has to search for the answers they need.

You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely. ~Ogden Nash

Just go where the road leads you.

You know a dog's tired when he won't blink or budge while you pet him during his morning snooze.

"And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel." ~ 2 Kings 21:2

Old Haircut

Why in the world would someone think it's a good idea to own a hyena?

When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not; but my faculties are decaying now and soon I shall be so I cannot remember any but the things that never happened. It is sad to go to pieces like this but we all have to do it. ~Mark Twain

The fact that crocodiles can live in both fresh and salt water really creeps me out.

R.I.P.

"I have dug and drunk strange water And with the soles of my feet I have dried up All the brooks of defense." ~ 2 Kings 19:24

The end of a long, hard day.

Well, we all survived the thunderstorm last night. The baby slept through it all. The dogs and cats didn't so much, and so they're all sleepy today and won't leave my side. I think they'll recover though.

The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. ~Jerry M. Wright

I want to start a wolf conservation facility. They're such amazing animals and deserve to thrive.

"Now therefore, O Lord our God, I pray, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you are the Lord God, you alone." ~ 2 Kings 19:19

I want to go to Russia. I think it would be an amazing opportunity for a spectacular adventure and photography!

Why oh why won't iTunes open?

In childhood, we yearn to be grown-ups. In old age, we yearn to be kids. It just seems that all would be wonderful if we didn't have to celebrate our birthdays in chronological order. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

I miss when my dogs were tiny wiggly puppies who liked to cuddle. Now, they're huge and still like to cuddle...which just ends up with me being squished.

My sister, when she was pregnant with her first son. :D

""You speak of having plans and power for war; but they are mere words. And in whom do you trust, that you rebel against me?"" - 2 Kings 18:20

I wish I had a magic wand...

I bet if I were still a little girl, I would have the twinkle toe shoes. I always loved that sort of thing. Heck, if I ever see them in my size I might get them now! Lol

Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children. ~George Bernard Shaw

Poco the Pony

I want to be serenaded.

""But the Lord your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies."" ~ 2 Kings 17:39

My nephew got a baby duck today. It is absolutely precious. It's all yellow and fluffy. The picture my sister sent me made me smile.

Pico the Barn Cat

Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair. ~Sam Ewing

Feeling the burn lol

I love this horse.

I think it'd be funny to have a robot of myself.

Listening to "Watching You." Such a good song.

"And it was so, at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they did not fear the Lord; therefore the Lord sent lions among them, which killed some of them." - 2 Kings 17:25

Hero is my big yellow lab mix. I laid on the couch and the next thing I knew he was on top of me. He is now fast asleep...guess I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.

My baby girl!

Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once. ~Dave Barry, "Your Disintegrating Body," Dave Barry Turns 40, 1990

Watching "Grizzly Man Diaries." It's interesting but I don't know if I would want to live with Grizzly Bears....

Sleepy Kitty

You know, I think I'd be okay with getting this rain. Though, it would be nice if I didn't have to drive in it....

GRADUATE!

I really hope she says yes.

Frank got adopted today! Yay! Got a new little doggie sibling named Pinwheel!

My dad at project graduation - 2008

"And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him." - 2 Kings 17:2

Why do I always get blamed? I am getting really tired of being the scapegoat. It's shit like this that pushes me to the edge.

Frank

My little sib!

"So he burned his burnt offering and his grain offering; and he poured his drink offering and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings on the altar."

2 Kings

16:13

"For the Lord saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter; and whether bond or free, there was no helper for Israel."

2 Kings
14:26

I love pinterest.

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Had dinner at Hangtown Grill tonight. And oh my goodness, did it hit me in the stomach so deliciously, lol.

Check it out: http://dallasstevegirl.tumblr.com/

Don't blame other people for your screw ups.

"But the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and regarded them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not yet destroy them or cast them from His presence."

2 Kings
13:23

Poor kitty has to get stitches tomorrow. Apparently he had a wound we couldn't see because of all his hair...

Believing hear, what you deserve to hear:
Your birthday as my own to me is dear...
But yours gives most; for mine did only lend
Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
~Martial