Happy Father's Day Mr Karate!

It's Mr Karate's first Father's Day.  Happy Father's Day Mr Karate and all Dads everywhere.

Happy Easter!

Isn't this photo of Mr Karate and Little Miss just PERFECT!!!

Mom and I both think so.  Happy Easter!

Family Friday

This is the newest picture of Little Miss and her dad, Mr Karate. I don't know which one of them looks happier.

Visiting Little Miss

       

Little Miss spends a lot of time sleeping. She sleeps more than I do, which is saying something. She also sleeps pretty much anywhere, as long as it's in somebody's arms, which I do not do. Here she is, quite comfortably napping on her dad's chest.

Pretty cute, huh?

To the City of Angels

Here I am. 

Waiting to get on a jet plane to go visit the newest member of our family, Little Miss. I can't wait. 

OK. I have to wait an hour before we can even get on the plane. 

Guess it's time for a nap. 

Introducing Little Miss

I know I asked you all for suggestions for blog names for our new little baby. Here she is with Mr Karate, her dad.

Here she is with her Mom, Rubylocks.

We got several good suggestions, but none of them seemed quite right. Then Mom got an email from her pal Julie and Julie referred to the baby as "Little Miss Tyler." Mom thought that sounded great. "I think you have just given my grandbaby her blog name," Mom wrote back.  And so it is.

Little Miss.

The Family

Miss BG was released from the NICU yesterday, which was a really happy event for Mr Karate & Rubylocks.

It was an even BIGGER event when everybody went home later.  WHEE!!!


OK Everybody, now's your chance. The Baby Girl needs a blog name. Suggestions are most welcome, as Mom's brain is still mush.  Leave your ideas in the comments and we'll pick one we like best.

Thanks!

The Wait is Over!

The Baby is Here!

Baby Girl Tyler was born at 4:43 AM Pacific Time on Saturday August 20. She weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces. She made a spectacularly complicated entrance and had everybody worried for her first 12 hours, but she recovered nicely.

I won't go into details because it isn't important, and I'm not going to reveal Baby Girl's name to protect her privacy, but make no mistake, Mom and I are mighty proud.

What a happy family!

Baby Bump!

Mr Karate sent this photo to Mom last night! Only nine weeks left! Woo Hoo!

Happy Birthday Mr Karate!

Happy Birthday Mr Karate!  I love you very much. You are one of my favorite beans after Mom. I am glad you are so happy with Rubylocks. I hope you have a spectacularly fun day today. Sleep late (like a cat) have a good brekkie, enjoy the sand and sun at the beach.

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Mr Karate!

Happy Birthday to you!

Two Cat Tuesday

These are my fur-cousins, Obi-wan (the Ginger boy in front) and Yoda (the tabby washing his 'tocks) on the quilt Mom just sent to Mr Karate and Rubylocks. Mom made the yellow quilt too, way back in 2009.

Pardon My Absence...

It has been a few, shall we say, "interesting" days for Mom lately.  She has not been feeling well, so she's been sacked out on the couch, popping pills.  Up until about 2:00 yesterday afternoon, this was the high point of her day.

These strawberries are from our front yard. It was wild strawberries all over.

About 2PM however, while Mom was outside watering her garden, I heard her scream.

And scream.

And scream.

WHAT could make her do that?

None other than Mr Karate himself, who flew across the country, all the way from the City of Angels, to be here for PlusOne's high school graduation. To say Mom was surprised is an understatement of epic proportions. He had told no one he was coming.

PlusOne was very pleased. Apparently Mr Karate was the only person he really, really, really wanted there.

Mr Karate flew in on the redeye, and left at dawn this morning. I know Mom would have liked to spend more time with him, but she is still smiling, so it is OK.

Me? I've been napping and hanging out on the porch as usual. I expect today will be a LOT quieter.

Happy Birthday Mr Karate!

It's Mr Karate's birthday today.  He's one of my very favorite people. Sing the Happy Birthday song along with me!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Mr Karate,

Happy Birthday to you!

 And many mooooooooore!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox...

Fabulous Friday

Mom and I got some terrific news last night!!!! (Don't get carried away, it's not what you think.)

Mr Karate and Rubylocks will be in New Hampster for Turkey Day this year.

Woo Hoo!!!

125 days and counting!

Silly Saturday

These are a few sneak peeks from the wedding photographer. Mom loves this one.

and this one...

The Day After

We spent the day after the wedding talking,

(17 people went out for brunch, including the bride and groom, who decided to enjoy their guests before leaving for their honeymoon.)

and eating.

 (Mom really loved this salsa verde.  Me, not so much.)

And looking at pictures we took of the wedding.

and relaxing with friends afterwards,

and enjoying the transformation of Mr Karate from shaggy

to stylishly trim and chic.

Mom's brothers and sister have left for their homes. Mr Karate and Rubylocks (who doesn't want to be called Mrs K) will leave on their honeymoon later today.

The Big Day

Yesterday was The Big Day. The day Mr Karate and Rubylocks got married.

 

Mom got her hair done.

Mr Karate got his hair cut. (Here he is with his uncle, Mr Cabinetmaker.)

Everybody got dressed up.

Even me.

(However I was very upset to see this pretty bow was designed for -gasp- woofies.)

This is the first time since 1998 that Mim-may has had all four of her children in the same place at the same time.

This is Mr Karate and his cousins, PlusOne and Pretty Girl.

Mr Karate cried when Rubylocks came into view. PlusOne was the Best Man.

Rubylocks was beautiful. The day was perfect.

I was in attendance, as you can see.

Mom took this selfie.

Everybody had a good time.

Me too.

Happy Birthday Mr Karate!

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday to You! 

Happy Birthday dear Mr Karate!

Happy Birthday to You!

Millie Monday

I know it looks like I haven't moved, but I have. Last night I slept on the big bed next to Mom all night long. And yesterday I watched the world go by from my cat hammock.

Mr Karate serenaded Rubylocks on their front porch.