Sula's new BFF Mouse

Sula has a new best friend- our cat Mouse.  On Friday I started to notice that no matter where we were in the house, Mouse was there wanting to play and cuddle.  Sula is also noticing!  At every opportunity she wants to pet Mouse, or rather pull his fur and slobber all over him.  Mouse just loves it, I think he is desperate for attention.  On Sunday, he jumped in Sula's pack-and-play, we decided to let Sula join him.  She just laid on top of him and he was happy for at least a few minutes.  (Mouse has no front claws so we are not worried about him hurting her, and these are highly supervised cuddles.)

Spaz- our other cat- is still not sure and likes to just watch, from a safe distance. 

It is a keeper, Vietnamese grapefruit and jicama salad

Rarely do I have time to make a big dinner anymore but I felt inspired last night to try something new, something Asian. One of my favorite food blogs, Bitten, posted this recipe last week, here is my adaptation:

I used half a medium-sized red cabbage and replaced a chili pepper with Sriracha, oh and I skipped the nuts because I ran out of time.

It was so delicious. A great choice this time of year when grapefruit are in season.

We survived MOA and went to the aquarium

Today we took Sula to Underwater Adventures at the Mall of America with grandma and grandpa Hines.  

****Please excuse the annoying kid in the background, mute for a more enjoyable video experience.  I will edit these movies later and repost them so you don't have to hear it.  

 

Sula has strong opinions

Sula is getting really excited about this weekend. Ever since we told her that Grandpa Foggy and Gramma Patty-Cake were coming to take her to the aquarium this sunday she has been minding her P's and Q's. Eating all her food, sleeping through the night and just plain being an angel. Well all good things come to an end and she just couldn't take it anymore waiting for the weekend. We captured her antics on camera and wanted to share.

A Jedi Master

Yes those are paint stir sticks but use your imagination with us.  

Sula is 6 months old

On Friday, Sula had her six month check-up here are her stats:  

Weight 15 lbs

Height 2' 1.5''

Since January she has gained a little over a pound in weight and an inch in height.  She is a little peanut; smaller than average but very healthy. 

Your Sula Fix for the Week

She is changing so fast, she is almost ready to sit up on her own.