Getting Ready For Blog Paws

Mommy has just packed for the THIRD time! First she had a big suitcase. Then she went to two smaller ones. Then she decided it wasn't  worth paying $70 round trip to check an extra bag so she went to a big one again. Then she read UPS will be at Blog Paws so humans can mail their swag (I guess that's  fancy talk for free stuff) home. So she watched you tube videos on how to pack and downsized to a smaller suitcase. Geez..... I guess she's  a little nervous and excited.

Now that she has a smaller suitcase Lexy will not be able to fit. That's  OK, she got lots of hair all over Mommy's wrinkled clothes so  she won't miss us too much.

Are your humans ready for Blog Paws?

A Midnight Photo Shoot

I sleep with Mommy every night without fail.  She goes to bed, and I follow her in a few minutes to go to bed, too.  I usually sleep right on top of her - her legs, her chest, her side, her face (well, I don't really sleep on her face, but that sounded funny. MOL).  If I'm not on her, I'm right next to her. When the weather starts to get warm, I don't sleep on her, though. It's just too hot. But I am still on the bed.  Now, Mommy tosses and turns A LOT during the night! And when she doesn't feel me right next to her, she feels around on the bed to see where I am before she tosses and turns.  If she doesn't I could get covers or pillows thrown on me, I could get kicked a little, or worse... well, let's not meow about me getting squished. *shudders*

One night recently Mommy felt around and got my tummy. I was sleeping on my back with my paws up. She thought I probably looked cute and grabbed her phone and started taking pictures in the dark. As you can see, some of my poses are a little... ehmmm... uncomfortable.  When I asked Mommy why she didn't put the light on so I wouldn't have these embarrassing pictures she said to me, she said, "Lola darling, if I put the light on I knew you would have gotten up and I would have missed the photo op."  How can I argue with that?

How embarrassing!

Meet Our Sponsor Sister, Rose

Did you know that we have a sponsor sister? Her name is Rose and she's a beauty.

Rose says "Hi"! 

Book Signing Reminder!

Hello and Happy Caturday! We just wanted to remind you about our book signing tomorrow! Mommy will be at My Brother Vinny's Walk at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights, NY tomorrow signing books! We have a fantastic new banner so you'll be able to find her from far away! If you live in or near Westchester County, please come out and say hi. Mommy would love to meet you. There is LOTS going on tomorrow, and it will be a fun filled day with lots to do. Please spread the word! 

Oh, and P.S... Auntie Carolyn of @Oliver's Orphan Oasis will be at the table with Mommy! And Will will be there, too!

On Sunday May 17th, 2015! Come and Join Forces with us at FDR Park, 2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY, Lot #1

Our walk is so much more than a walk!! It is a celebration of life, party, festival like atmosphere to help us help others and celebrate our journey through the year!
Charitable Forces from all walks of life joining in! Fire Forces, Military Forces, Police Forces, Super Forces, Zumba Forces with one mission! To help My Brother Vinny continue to "Help mankind one good deed at a time"

NO REGISTRATION FEE! Raise $25 or donate and receive an My Brother Vinny Walk T-shirt!
My Brother Vinny is a 100% Volunteer, 501c3 Organization
Event - Registration - 9 am - Light Breakfast will be served (Please arrive early)
Warm Up and Kick Off - Zumba Love and Adelfi Steppers
Walk - 10 am sharp - 2 mile leisurely walk for good around FDR Park!
Luncheon - 11 am - Free BBQ/Luncheon Party for all donors/participants
Live Music - WHUD, Fun Crew, DJ - Sailing Stone, Carrie Lane, US Veteran Kazi Oliver (African Drummer)The Wedding & Party Center
Entertainment - Raffle Extravaganza, Face Painter, Balloon Twister, UMAC Demo, Vendors, Police Demo, Fire Demo, Military Groups, Bouncy Slides, Pony RIdes, Gymboree Demo, Zumba Love Moves ++
Special Guest - Empire City Garrison 501st Legion - Storm Troopers & Darth Vader, Wonder Women, Miss International NY, Batman and other characters. Trooper Meredith Govoni and K9 Lexy - Somers Barracks, Trooper K, H4HUS-Hearts 4 Heroes.

Vendors -
Good Reasons
Younique by Dana Castellano
Park Lane Jewerly by MaryEllen Howard
Jamberry Nails by Natalie Diamanti
Jane I See the World
Lola the Rescued Cat
Oliver's Orphan Oasis
Paparrazi Accessories
Thirty One - Kristen Marie
Ambit Energy
Salon LaPenta
Sole' Tan
Tupperware
YAHAC
Yorktown Self Storage

Mommy's Hardest Decision Ever

Hello everyone! Today Mommy is going to write a post about the hardest decision she ever had to make.  Of course, it has to do with a kitty.  But it does have a happy ending, cause.. well.. you'll see! OK, Mommy... go ahead....

I grew up with cats just about my entire life.  We had Frisky, Tabitha, Morris, Samantha and the love of my life, Marvin. Marvin was a black and white with a smudge on his nose that came to us when I was 19 and he was 8 weeks old, not long after Frisky died of Feline Leukemia.  Marvin was my sidekick, my baby, my friend, and a constant in my life full of changes.  I taught him to fetch and give kisses, but much to the dismay of my entire family he took his kisses to another level by biting our noses when we were sleeping which undoubtedly left us with red and swollen noses to explain to others. But that was Marvin.

We're Doing A Book Signing!

Well, Mommy is anyway.  But me and Lexy will still pawtograph the books at home before the event, since we won't be there in person.

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A week from today, Sunday, May 17, Mommy will be signing books at My Brother Vinny's annual Vincent Miritello Walk at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights, NY.

Here's a little bit about the event: (you can read more, here.)

My Brother Vinny is a 100% Volunteer, 501c3 Organization

Event - Registration - 9 am - Light Breakfast will be served (Please arrive early)
Warm Up and Kick Off - Zumba Love and Adelfi Steppers
Walk - 10 am sharp - 2 mile leisurely walk for good around FDR Park!
Luncheon - 11 am - Free BBQ/Luncheon Party for all donors/participants
Live Music - WHUD, Fun Crew, DJ - Sailing Stone, Carrie Lane, US Veteran Kazi Oliver (African Drummer)The Wedding & Party Center
Entertainment - Raffle Extravaganza, Face Painter, Balloon Twister, UMAC Demo, Vendors, Police Demo, Fire Demo, Military Groups, Bouncy Slides, Pony RIdes, Gymboree Demo, Zumba Love Moves, Adelphi Steppers,  Cupcakes +++
Special Guest - Empire City Garrison 501st Legion - Storm Troopers & Darth Vader, Wonder Women, Miss International NY, Batman  and other characters. Trooper Meredith Govoni and K9 Lexy - Somers Barracks, Trooper K, H4HUS-Hearts 4 Heroes.

Vendors -
Good Reasons
Younique by Dana Castellano - https://www.youniqueproducts.com/DanaCastellano/party/1598722/view
Park Lane Jewerly by MaryEllen Howard
Jamberry Nails by Natalie Diamanti
Paparrazi Accessories
Thirty One - Kristen Marie
Ambit Energy
Salon LaPenta
Sole' Tan
Tupperware
YAHAC
Yorktown Self Storage

Mommy has known Aunt Paula, the founder of MVB for over 20 years and she's a wonderful person.  We're very excited about the signing! Ten percent of our proceeds for that day will go to Oliver's Orphan Oasis.  

If you're in that area, please stop by our table and say "Hi!" to Mommy! She would love to meet you.


Lola

It's No Socks Day!

Did you know that today is National No Socks day? Kick off your socks and go barefoot! Wiggle our toes in the sand! Walk through the grass! You get the picture.

Everyone knows I wear socks every day.  White ones.

Taking Matters Into My Own Paws

If a kitty wants something, she has to take matters into her own paws.  Mommy took the curtains down to wash them, but she forgot something.  She forgot to pull the blinds up so I could look outside! Lexy and I had made a hole in them just for times like this, and it's a good thing we did.

I can't see the birdies like this.