I felt it only fair that since I did a post about my kitty, Princess, that I should do a post about my other kitty: Pistachio.

Unlike Princess… Pistachio just laid there the ENTIRE time I took photos of him. Lazy kitty. His eyes only opened a sliver… and he stretched out his foot. That’s the most action he gave me.

Bio:

• Name: Lord Pistachio. Also goes by: “Chunk chunk”, “Peetachio”, and he’ll come to a chicken call.
• Age and weight: 6 year old boy.
• Hobbies: Sleeping. Getting his fur everywhere. Scratching our sofa. Randomly attacking our Chihuahua, Angus. Getting in the crib. Sleeping under blankets.
• Dislikes: Empty food bowls. When we push him out of our laps. Baby (Well, he doesn’t like that she gets more attention than he does). Baths (Seriously dangerous). Fleas.
• Fun Fact: If you meet Pistachio, he wont let you pet him until he smells your mouth.

• His perfect date would be: Laying upside down in the sun next to a bowl full of cat food.

{39/365 Pistachio}

By the way… This is what Ruari thinks of me taking photos of Pistachio and not her:

Flashback Friday:

{Me and Ruari: 1 week old}

{Ruari: 1 week old}

So tiny. She was 6 pounds 11 ounces when she was born. She didn’t fit in much.

{38/365}

After Ruari and I picked out her pumpkin on Tuesday, we made a trip to the store. I wanted to check out bulk candy prices to get a better idea of some birthday party costs. 

I ended up buying 2.5 pounds of gumdrops for $2.50… I wont tell you what I’m making just yet. 😀 It’s so simple. I’ll share a little tutorial after I’m done… which will be soon! Hopefully!

Those gumdrops have inspired me. Even though I think they taste horrible… they are very pretty.

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My Three picks on Thursday:

1) Look at this cute gumdrop print I found on Etsy! So cute! I found it at: I Heart Kid Art.

{I Heart Kid Art}

AND, I found this neat gumdrop garland on Amazon. The store I bought my gumdrops from also have some large sized gumdrops! I’m thinking I may try and make a gumdrop garland for Ruari’s birthday party… OR, I’ll just get lazy and buy this plastic gumdrops garland from Amazon. ;D

{Gumdrop garland on Amazon}

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2) All this planning for a birthday party that’s right around Christmas has really put me in the Christmas spirit! Seriously. I love Christmas. It was really hard for me last year. The 25th was a week after my horrible birth. It will be different this year. I have a happy healthy baby. AND, I’m happy and healthy-ish. 🙂

I just wanted to remind you guys. The Babylegs coupon I have for you ends on October 31st! I always like to get my Christmas shopping done early. You get 20% off! An AWESOME deal! You can click here to go to BabyLegs and when you check out use the code: PAPERMAMA

They have some holiday baby legs up now! Very cute. I think I’d like to get the Nordic leg warmers for Ruari.

{BabyLegs Leg Warmers}

{BabyLegs Leg Warmers}

{BabyLegs Leg Warmers}

{BabyLegs Leg Warmers}

{BabyLegs Leg Warmers}

OH, and TOMORROW is the last day to use the Designer Blogs discount! 10% off! Just use the code: REFERRED BY THE PAPER MAMA.
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3) And, I’ve received a couple of awards! I just wanted to thank you so much!

{From Tezzie}

*  share/name 3 things and/or people that I care a lot about

*  show you one of my favorite photos

My 3 things I care a lot about: Mike, my baby, and my family. And, this is my absolute favorite photo. Ruari was 16 weeks old in this photo.

Thank you so much Jingle for this award!

{From Jingle}

Thanks to Lilac City Momma for this lovely award!

{From Lilac City Momma}

Share 7 things about yourself:

1. Many of my blogging buddies have visited me in my dreams (maybe I blog too much?). 
2. I LOVE chocolate. Love it.
3. I work VERY part-time at Anthropologie.
4. I’ve met these awesome blogging buddies in person: Mandy, Melissa, Jill, and Allie.
5. I fantasize about shaving my pets so I don’t have to vacuum anymore.
6. Green tea is my caffeine. 
7. And, I can’t think of a 7th thing about myself because I need some of #6.

Thanks everyone! I think I may have missed an award… but, I can’t find the emails. 

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And, how about a photo challenge…

Before and After @ Pixel Perfect:

{22/365 Angus}

{We went to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday to pick out Ruari’s FIRST pumpkin! She was NOT impressed. She was fresh from a nap and everything… no smile’s for her… She looks so mad/sad/angry in EVERY photo I took. OH well. 🙂 It’s still cute.}

{If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to post it below. And, feel free to link up to these blogs too… (Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, Parenting by Dummies, Jolly Mom, Go Graham Go, Supermom,  and My Wee View.). Happy Wednesday to all of you!}

{Don’t forget to check the announcements above the posts. Giveaways and the photo challenge: Me and Mama.}

Did I tell you guys that my good friend Roxana had her baby a 3 weeks ago? I don’t remember if I did or not. BUT, she is so little and sweet. She has some pretty amazing hair too. She was 3 weeks early. Three weeks early and she STILL weighed 8 pound 11 ounces. Whew.

I took these photos at night, inside… with VERY little light. I still love them. Sweet little baby girl.

My pick on Monday: The Paper Lady Shop

This is my paper shop. 🙂 I just put a new crown up for sale there! You can put any name you’d like on it. Give my shop a visit and buy everything. K? Hee, just kidding. I’m working on a boy-ish crown today. Maybe I’ll get it up for you guys to see (and buy) later this week?

Yes. It is official. My hubby knows thinks I’m crazy.

All it took was me grabbing my camera, tripod, and a frozen piece of steak from the freezer… then photographing this piece of steak. Poor hubby. I don’t know if he ever thought I could get this strange. ;D

Anyway. This weeks theme at I Heart Faces is: I Heart Beef. And, I REALLY do. Of course I love cows alive and all… but, a good steak is just the best thing ever. It’s right up there with chocolate. We like to buy a large chunk of beef, cut it up into smaller portions, and freeze them. We save money. Yay!

This weeks guest judge:  Me! 
(Ok, not really a guest, but I thought I’d judge the photo challenge this week!)  
This weeks challenge: Me and Mama.
The challenge: This weeks challenge is just a bit different. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) and you. I know we did a self photo challenge a couple weeks ago…. but, this time I’d like to see you AND the babe in your photos. 🙂

Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don’t already have something:
Picnik
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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There always has to be rules… I know, boring right? But, it’s to help me and you. 🙂 Click on the link for more details… Each entry does need to link back to my blog… Click here to see last weeks winner… All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 14th…
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Winners so far:

• Fingerprint: … Captivus Living …
• A hint of color: … Love3 …
• Confusion: … Unofficial Mom …
• Me and Mama: … no one yet …

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If you have an Etsy shop and would like to give away an item as a prize… please drop me a line! I ♥ sponsors and will show your shop some love for your contribution. 🙂
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