Eggcellent.

Look at that smile...proud BGE owner

After what seemed like years, but was most likely weeks or months of Michael pining for a Big Green Egg, we now actually have one.  What is a Big Green Egg you ask?  Well, it's a grill of sorts, made of ceramic and shaped like...you guess it, a big green egg.   I was skeptical.  We already have a grill!  Why do we need this thing?  It looks funny and it's crazy expensive!  After having kebabs, buffalo wings, burgers, and most recently home made pizza made on this thing, I'm sold.  Amazing!  You may even say we're eggstatic to have one.  Okay okay, too far.   I do enjoy their marketing as they list their Eggcessories and have Eggtoberfest every year.

Cook -cook- cookin' away!

Kebabs!

Bobby Flay is always using one when we watch his show, so if he's endorsing this product without being paid to use it, it's gotta be legit.  If you're in the market for a new grill we can't recommend this enough.  I can't speak for the grilling experience, but I can speak for the eating experience.  Good stuff.

And now... gratuitous pet photos!

Rigby in a pink bow.  This lasted < 30 seconds.

The "Catirondaks".  Our version of The Thundercats

Patrolin' this yard for squirrels is hard work!

Looking for a fun girls or date night?

Bored with the same old dinner and a movie?  Want to spice it up on a weekly girls night?  I had a blast this past Tuesday at a new franchise of Sips 'n Strokes that opened in Louisville less than two months ago.  In Indy the chain was called Wine and Canvas, but same concept.   You go check out their event calendar, pick out a painting that you like (they have two for "date nights" so you don't come home with 2 identical paintings), make your reservation, and show up to paint and drink!  They'll have an instructor that shows you step by step how to mix your colors, technique, and walk you through to your individual masterpiece!  Everyone's ends up being one of a kind to a certain extent.  Check out how different the three of ours turned out!

Allyson (right) and Erica (left) hard at work!

Starting to come together

Erica, me, and Allyson with the finished products!

Warning: Crazy Cat Ladies Only.

As all cat owners know, the downside (and only downside if you ask this crazy cat lady) of having indoor only cats is well...the dreaded litter box.  It's a chore that no one enjoys doing but must be done nonetheless.  I have 2 strictly indoor cats and for years have been a loyal Tidy Cats user.  No more!  I stumbled upon a new product at the grocery from Arm and Hammer.  It is all natural made from corn fiber and plant extracts.  I have noticed a very significant decrease in litter box odor, and the cats don't track it around like the clay based litters.  I'm raving about this product.  Reviews online have for the most part been positive, with the exception of a few picky kitties that don't care for the cedar/pine like fragrance.  It's priced at around $14 for an 18 pound bag at most stores.  This is more expensive than most other brands but I can tell you its lasts longer.  Much longer.  I'm raving about this and if you are having an issue...or just want to try it out I highly recommend this product!  Here is another blog post regarding it.

Meow!  The Duchess Ferguson approves this product!