Currently.

I took a little inspiration from Danielle over at Sometimes Sweet for this post!

{Whiteface}

Feeling: Relieved.  One of our cats, Whiteface, was involved in an accident over the weekend and was badly injured; he ended up having his leg amputated :( Fortunately the rest of him was okay, bar some scratches, so he was allowed to come home on Monday.  Poor little mite! He's feeling a bit down and is sleeping a lot, but we're all so glad to have him home and to know that he will be okay.  After losing another of our cats in an accident, we worry every time the kits go out because you can never be sure they will make it back in one piece.  It hits home just how much they are a part of your family when something like this happens; we love our little fur babies!

Watching: I've had a real urge to watch all of the Studio Ghibli movies I can get my hands on!  I caught some of 'Princess Mononoke' the other day and since then, I keep vowing to make time to sit and watch them.  Do you have a favourite Studio Ghibli film?  I'm torn between 'Howl's Moving Castle' and 'My Neighbour Totoro'!  And now that 'The Walking Dead' has finished, I'm really keen to start watching a different series - any suggestions?

Listening To: Kate Bush - 'The Whole Story'.  I -adore- Kate Bush (who just happens to be my namesake - thanks Mum!) and this album is *so good*!  I love all of the songs on it, and remember listening to them on repeat when I was 14-15 years old (almost ten years ago, cripes!).  I'm especially loving Experiment IV at the moment - have a listen to it here and tell me what you think!

Looking Forward To: The weekend!  I'm lucky to have the whole weekend off (since I worked the whole last one!) so I intend to spend it giving the cats so many snuggles, playing lots of video games, finishing off the scarf I started before Christmas (!) and baking!  I've got savoury scones and some kind of cake planned; completely been inspired by Anna Olson and want to make everything she has ever baked!  I'm thinking an attempt at macarons; have you ever tried baking something that like?  I'd love to know how it turned out!

I hope you guys are having a great week ^_^ Do you have something awesome planned for the weekend?  Fingers crossed the weather lady told me right today and we're going to have some sunshine and warmth!  Has Spring finally arrived?  Woo!  Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

Lately.

As the time to fly away to S draws ever closer, I've been so busy getting things ready and packing for my trip (and trying to fit in all my hours at work too!) and as I've been washing, ironing, booking and waiting, I've been taking some pictures of things that have made me smile ^_^

We were brought lovely, fresh eggs by my aunt - look at the size compared to a supermarket egg!  Huge!  Lots of them had two yolks in too :3 scrumptious!

Celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, with a little homemade banner...

 

...simply wrapped and decorated gifts...

...and roses the colour of sunshine!

Cute little kitties sleeping, all curled up and comfy (I wish I was a cat so I could crash down for a nap anywhere!)

Last minute double-checks and crossing off on my many lists >.<

I'm -so- excited!  Just one more shift at work and then I'm off to see my boy for a whole week!  We'll be seeing my favourite band, travelling to Virginia to see our friends get married and spending a lot of quality time together, making plans for our future ^_^ Do you have exciting plans for your week?  Thank you for stopping by!

xoxo

For Ems.

This post is going to be just a little bit sad and it's going to be difficult to write, to let you know before you continue reading it.

I got back from America on Saturday morning.  I love coming home, even though it's tough for me to leave S all that way away.  I love seeing my family and being greeted by our furry little family, too.  I was thrilled to see Gizmo, Win and WhiteFace but was wondering where my special girl Ems was (Ems is the Mumma cat to our three little kitten-babies) She hadn't been seen since Friday night and it was very unusual for her to be gone for any length of time.

Days passed and she didn't turn up.  We went out looking for her, registered her missing with vets and catteries, hoping that someone had perhaps picked her up as a stray and would take her in.

Yesterday, while I was at work, my Mum got a phone call from the dog warden telling us that Ems had been found.  Sadly, heartbreakingly, she'd been in an accident and she was gone.

Anyone who has ever lost a pet will know how difficult it is.  Our whole family is grieving terribly at the loss of Ems.  I adopted her when she was 13 weeks old and she has been a constant, faithful, loving companion for the past two and a half years.  She was the cutest, silliest, most wonderful cat I've ever owned; she brought joy to my life every day and I love her deeply.

Ems, we all miss you.  You were an amazing friend to us all and we can't thank you enough for giving us your gorgeous babies to love and take care of.  I love you with all my heart and I know you loved me right back.  I will never forget your pretty face, your amazing personality and the happy days we spent together, snuggling on the sofa, playing with your special toy stick and taking lovely afternoon naps.  You were there with me through some of the most important and difficult times I've experienced in my life.  Thank you for being the best, Ems.

All my love, my beautiful baby girl.

xoxo

How Do You Make A Cute Cat Even Cuter?

♥ Find a cute cat.

Say hi to Tiny WhiteFace!

♥ Wait until cute cat is sleeping.

♥ Accessorise.

Comfy as heck

♥ Squee with delight when even better photo opportunity arises as cute cat wakes up a little bit, shifts position, then goes right back to sleep.

Adorable to the max

Not that he needs any help being ravishingly cute, with his sweet little face and his excited chirruping meow.  And the fact he lets me cover him with blankets.  What a star (^_^)