Oro World's Fair Bound

I'm heading out shortly to pick up Mom and then we are off to the Oro World's Fair, happening this weekend, September 17 + 18, 2010 (Click her for a map of the Fairgrounds).  Mom and I get to spend the day with my niece (2) and nephew (5) and see what kind of trouble we can get into.  Also, my eating goal today includes candy floss or fudge.

If you are in the area, come check out the fun!

A tractor in the fair parade.

A Friendly Reminder

This is Gary.  She has lived here for the past eight years.  Due to the recent visit by the new kitty-next-door, Gary would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone (especially me) that she is the Boss of this house.  Kitty cuteness aside, Gary would also like to mention that she is the sweetest, softest, most lovely cat on this block. She would also appreciate it if I could stop returning home smelling of kitten.

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Gary is an affectionate cat, but it is normally when she feels like it and that isn't all that often.  Since the brief kitten visit yesterday, Gary has been sitting on my lap every time I sit down. No need to feel insecure, Gary. You are my one and only. 

Even More Kittens on the Internet

We adopted a sweet little kitty this morning for our Grandma/next door neighbour.  Because Grandma lives so close, it's like we got a little kitty too!!  So far Grandma is calling her Cindy, so here are some photos of sweet little Cindy for your enjoyment!

Exploring and playing.

Having some fun with the planter.

Cindy has the cutest black chin.  It's like a little beard!!

Cute little cat.

Giving my finger a little kiss.  I love this photo.

Enjoying the camera strap.

"Haven't you taken enough photos yet?"  I will never take enough!

After thorough exploration of her new place, it was nap time.

Light My Candle

We go through a lot of scented jar candles around here.  After they've burned down, it always feels like a shame to throw them out, as they make excellent candle holders.  I recently Googled 'how to get wax out of a jar candle' and discovered a super easy solution.

Step 1: Take the used jar candles and place them into the freezer for 1 hour or so.

Step 2: Remove candles from freezer. They will be frosty! Take a dull knife and poke at the wax until it loosens.

I did four candles at once, so I chipped away a nice pile of wax. It smelled great!

Step 3: Wash the empty jars in hot water to remove any remaining wax that couldn't be chipped away.

Step 4: Replace with other candles/tea lights.  One day we might try our hand at pouring hot wax and wicks back into the jar, but for now just using it as a candle holder works just fine.

Step 5: Enjoy!!!!

Weather Jealousy

The boys made it safely to Phoenix, AZ and have already sent a photo of a Phoenix sunrise.

I am incredibly jealous of their adventure.  The weather is 100°F and sun - all the time.  Must be nice!