Kittles

Back in 1994, as we watched college basketball on TV, I said that the name Kittles (Kerry Kittles was playing for Villinova) would be a good name for a cat. Todd suprised me and said I could have a kitten for Valentine's Day. Before he could change his mind, I spent my lunch hour the next day at a makeshift shelter for stray cats in downtown Indy. I picked out a new male kitty and paid the deposit. I would have to return in a week to pick him up. On my way out of the warehouse, what I thought was a light brown cat blocked my way and made a chatter noise like a chipmunk. I picked her up and took her home instead. I dropped her off at the house on Merrill and returned to work. I then called the house and left a message for Todd as he would arrive home before me. "Todd meet Kittles, Kittles meet Todd." Well, he searched the house for a kitten and was none too happy with the very dirty cat hiding under the couch (she was approx a year or two old at that time) but said I could keep her.

Yesterday, I said goodbye to Kittles as she joined Mom in heaven. I think the dog is missing her as much as I am today!

The Last BFFB to Join the "40 & Over" Club

Jennifer's 40th birthday was December 26th. In honor of her special day and her love of penguins, we BFFBs decorated 40 cardboard penguins, affixed them to stakes and lovingly dotted her front yard with them in the wee hours. Well - Melissa, Lauren and Vicki did the staking as I was attached to an IV in the ER (see previous post).

In addition, we joined Jennifer for a celebratory dinner at Stir Crazy on Monday evening then shopping at Macys.

Christmas 2009

Never uneventful! TJ's Christmas Eve was spent playing family games and pacing in front of the tree wishing away the minutes. After church, TJ put out a little milk and a couple PMS snacks for Santa. He hung the magic key on the front door, headed for bed and pretended to be asleep. Staying up so late backfired on him as I turned off his alarm clock as I went to bed. To his disappointment he slept in (til 7:35 a.m.) He awoke to more gifts that he deserves! Spoiled rotten I would say! His favorite gift which was also on the top of his wish list was found hanging on the tree - Garnet's Celtics Jersey!

After opening presents and breakfast we loaded up and headed to Columbus to spend the afternoon with Todd's family. More presents and good food. I guess I had a bit too much as I ended up in the ER around 2:30 a.m. with my first Gall Bladder attack. I thought it was my kidney stones but No....something new and fun. Waiting for the Doc to call me this morning with a surgeon referral. Gotta end the year the way it started I guess!

I arrived home from the hospital around 7:30 a.m. to get two hours of zzzs before loading up again and heading to Martinsville to spend the day with my brother, dad and grandmother. We picked her up in Greenwood on our way South. It was a good day. Mom was very much missed but we (atleast I) made it through without tears! I think I was just too tired.

To top it off - It snowed. I love snow!

All in all I must say it was a good Christmas!

OT, OT and another OT

The first game of the Nativity Tournament for TJ's basketball team went into triple overtime. Tigers finally won the game. TJ scored three free throw in the last OT! GO TIGERS!

New 4 Legged Cousin

Meet Steve, a 3 month old stray puppy that stole Doug's heart. He brought him over to play with Lea and get to know us on Saturday. Very Cute!

35-0

TJ's basketball team won their 2nd game today. TJ helped the team with 11 points!

Somerset Santa's Mission

Yesterday our firm participated in an afternoon of giving. We closed the office early, dined on pizza, then randomly split into 15 teams. Each team was given a stocking filled with (among other things) funds, a digital camera to document the event, and an information sheet for a family from the Noble Center of Indiana. Each team then purchased, wrapped and delivered the gifts (the camera was also a gift for the family!). Following the successful missions, the teams gathered along with spouses and/or a guest at the Fox and Hound to celebrate. It was a rewarding day and a very fun evening with great participation!