This is my dear 17 year old cat, Midget (the one who had the echocardiogram last week). Beneath him is the pretty pet bed I bought at Homegoods - the one that seemed too high for him to climb onto until just this morning when I found him all curled up, for all the world like the king of the hill. Isn't he handsome? His tests showed he has an enlarged heart but no signs of heart failure at present. They put him on all kinds of meds to keep things in check, and so far he seems to be tolerating it all well.
By the way, the bed is kept under the dining table where the kids do a lot of their work during the day. He likes to lie here to be near us, and now he can do this much more comfortably.
After lunch yesterday we headed over to my friend Mary's for a playdate ...
I had to snap this picture of my tea cup. I absolutely love her china ~ it's the epitome of an autumn garden.
Mary hosted this gathering for a half dozen or so families - the kids played outside while we mums sat inside, sipped tea, nibbled snacks and talked. We are trying to start a little group for talking about food issues - menu planning, recipe sharing, seasonal eating, etc. We had a lot of fun. :)
Before I left I asked Mary if I could take a few pictures of her beautiful garden. I came home with lots of ideas for my own yard ...
Here is a bachelor button about to open:
And another one already open:
Next we have a poppy pod. I think Mary said they would be red.
These were my favorites - the columbine. So pale and delicate.
Well, I'd best be off ... lots on the docket today. I have some medical tests this morning (bleh) and later today Bookworm and I are meeting friends at the new Indiana Jones movie. I think I'm more excited than he is, lol! I'll be back later to tell you what we thought.
Happy Friday! :)
