Poor Kitties

I am feeling much better today. I finally had to bite the bullet and have the cats declawed. I was very worried about doing this as I didn't want the cats to suffer. I took them to a Japanese Vet out in town. They were great and the cats are no worse for the wear. The poor babies were groggy when they got home, but were back to mayhem the next morning. I think my couch and leather chair are breathing a sigh of relief...........

Winter Trip to Sapporo

Salley and Heather (good friend) co-parented Garth and Grace on a great trip to Hokaido to see the Sapporo Ice Festival (check off one of the 1,000 places to see before you die). We stayed in a Japanese Ryokan with tatami rooms and onsen baths. It was about 35F and I think we were all in shock due to living in the tropics for the past 1 1/2 years. I have included some of the highlights of our trip. Of course we made a visit to the beer factory.

Spring Soccer

Garth and Grace (luckily for me) we able to be on the same soccer team this year. They had a great time playing. I volunteered to be Team Mom. We had very cute "Parent Shirts" made. Mine had their team logo on the front and "Garth & Grace's Mom" on the back.