Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Free to Good Home...

Hello all, Fat Sam here. That's me over on the left, you know, the family dog? The best pet in the house? The *only* pet in the house? Well, for some reason, unknown to me, the family decided that a lovable pug wasn't enough and brought home... a cat. A grey, furry, sneaky, cranky, cat. And they leave me home alone with it every dang day. It's almost enough to drive a dog to chew on something.

Yes, it's a decent cat... for a cat. It likes to play with me sometimes, if you call getting jumped on from high places 'playing'. I'm normally an easy going pug, but sometimes that cat drives me to chase it around. A dog has to show who's in charge sometimes, am I right?

They named the cat 'Cody'. Well, the kids named it Cody. Holly and David call it 'Evil', which in my educated dog opinion is just about perfect. It's Evil, plain and simple.

Anyway, everyone wants to know what it looks like, so I asked David to post this photo... I think that it shows his true side pretty well.

I think we'll work out a relationship, as long as that cat remembers who's in charge around here, that's me! I'd hate to have to keep 'educating' him about who runs the house! He also needs to remember that all the toys that are laying around are mine! Mine!

Oh well. So if anyone wants a cute(ish) gray cat, just drop me a line. I'll hook you up. Promise.

Christmas 2008

Well, Christmas 2008 has come and gone already. I don't know about the rest of you, but it went by really fast for those of here in MFT (Merrick Family, Tallahassee). Everyone had a great holiday, and this one was really special since we had both sets of grandparents in town, as well as my grandfather.

The kids were spoiled again, but who's complaining? David got a Red Ryder BB gun, which was fun for everyone, and Chase got an American Girl doll and more clothes for it that I think I have in my closet. A good time was had by all.

For Christmas Dinner we had our traditional fare - Chicken Marsala, pasta, and salad. I think it came out great, if I do say so myself.

We aren't doing anything special for New Year's Eve (as evidenced by the fact that I am writing this), but I wish everyone out there a safe and happy New Year.

Here is the link to more Christmas photos. Enjoy!

Wow! Over a Month

Yes, it's been a while since we posted anything here.

We had a good Thanksgiving, down at my folks house in central Florida. Lots of family made the trip, which made things even better. We also celebrated both my parents birthdays that weekend.

Besides Thanksgiving, we've had a busy month. Work has kept both Holly and I hopping, and the kids have been doing great in school.

C came down with a nasty case of pneumonia in early December, but a dose of antibiotics bounced her right back. She thought the chest x-ray was awesome; she got to see her own film, and thought was 'totally awesome' that she could see her ribs, etc. Of course, any trip to the doctor that doesn't involve a needle is a good day for C.

Anyway, the holiday season was upon us before we knew it, and that led to a great Christmas, which I will write about separately.