tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57222992343644450852024-03-05T04:49:40.193-05:00Sweet PralineSweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comBlogger1123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-77348568748951471192016-04-25T20:42:00.000-04:002016-04-25T20:42:14.662-04:00Remembering - 5 Years AgoRemembering the day you left me, my sweet Diva!<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-64940685125978953512015-12-11T00:43:00.002-05:002015-12-11T00:44:00.638-05:0020th Gotcha DayIt's so hard to believe that 20 years ago today, Sweet Praline came into my life. She's been at the bridge for 4 1/2 years, but it just seems like yesterday that she was with me. I know she's up there watching over me and feels as young and healthy as she was when she was gotcha'd. I love you, my sweet diva!<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-29955345532451259882015-09-25T00:01:00.000-04:002015-09-25T00:01:00.735-04:00Happy 20th Birthday at the BridgeToday, Sweet Praline, would have been 20 years old. I know she's happy healthy now that she's at the bridge, but she's truly missed. Happy Birthday to my sweet Diva!<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-9423884870035054082015-06-05T00:57:00.003-04:002015-06-05T00:58:03.429-04:007th BlogoversaryIt was 7 years ago today that I first started blogging. I can't believe how far I've come and all that I've done since 2008. I'm sure Angel Sweet Praline is celebrating 7 years of blogging at the bridge with all of her friends she's known over the years. I also believe she's still guiding me in blogging about Truffle and Brulee at <a href="http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/">Sweet Purrfections</a>. I miss you, my little diva!<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-53132113079462423252015-04-25T00:01:00.000-04:002015-04-25T00:01:00.123-04:00Remembering PralineIt was four years ago today that I helped my little diva, Sweet Praline, cross the bridge. There are days that I remember her with sadness because she is no longer with me. However, thoughts of her always bring a smile to my face. Truffle and Brulee have been with me about 3 1/2 years and they've helped heal the large hole that Sweet Praline left in my heart. Remembering my little girl with much love.<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-67035960757285760822014-12-11T00:01:00.000-05:002015-02-07T21:50:50.063-05:0019th Gotcha Day at the Bridge<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>Remembering that 1st day that Sweet Praline "gotcha'd" my heart and soul. I love you sweet girl.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><i><br /></i></span>Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-71884840951541760092014-09-25T10:05:00.001-04:002014-09-25T10:05:10.124-04:00Happy 19th BirthdayI can't believe it's been 3 years since Sweet Praline left for the bridge and that she would have been 19 years old today. I love Truffle and Brulee, but I still miss my little Diva. <br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-33365740541434667752014-06-05T22:36:00.001-04:002014-09-25T12:52:23.729-04:006th BlogoversaryThanks to Morgen at the CB, I was reminded that today is the 6th blogoversary for Sweet Praline. I keep this blog "live" because Sweet Praline still lives in my heart and also in many others. She's the reason I started blogging 6 years ago and this blog will stay open in her memory.<br />
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Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-3919672514704102742014-04-25T00:01:00.000-04:002014-09-25T12:52:34.399-04:00Remembering Sweet Praline - 3 years laterThree years ago, today, I helped Sweet Praline to the bridge. She'll always be my soul kitty and I miss her.<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-51108958207375317222013-12-11T23:08:00.001-05:002014-09-25T12:52:46.291-04:0018th Gotcha Day at the BridgeToday would have been Sweet Praline's 18th Gotcha day! I know she is celebrating with all of her furriends at the Bridge.<br />
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Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-55875461582744567742013-09-25T00:01:00.000-04:002014-09-25T12:53:06.608-04:00Happy Birthday at the Bridge<span style="color: #990000;"><i>Happy 18th Birthday at the Bridge my dear Sweet Praline!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><br /></i></span>Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-81880243065181713902013-06-05T11:36:00.002-04:002014-09-25T12:53:31.741-04:005th Year BlogoversaryIt's hard to believe that 5 years ago I began blogging with Sweet Praline. The <a href="http://sweetpraline.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-first-day.html">first pos</a>t was titled "<a href="http://sweetpraline.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-first-day.html">My First Day</a>" and had no pictures and was just an introduction to Sweet Praline. Jasper McKitten-cat's dad, Dean, introduced me to the cat blogging world and I was hooked from day one! I don't even remember what the first header looked like. I had 16 visitors that first day and felt so welcomed by the CB. A few days later, Ann from Zoolatry contacted me and sent this adorable graphic of Sweet Praline. I think this graphic was an indication of how she got her name because of her coloring.<br />
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Ann introduced me to several other cat bloggers, especially the limited number of Himmies and Persians in the CB world. She then sent me the first official header made by Zoolatry and the blog was complete.<br />
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Even though Sweet Praline is at the bridge now, she is still in my heart. I plan on keeping this blog open and will post from time to time. Thank you to everyone for following Sweet Praline those 3 short years and for continuing to follow Truffle and Brulee over at <a href="http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/">Sweet Purrfections</a>.<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-85665098488016124332013-04-25T00:01:00.000-04:002014-09-25T12:53:58.103-04:00Hello From the Bridge<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Today is two years since I helped Sweet Praline cross over the bridge. It would be so easy to just focus on that day as I remember her. Those images of saying my final goodbyes to her as she peacefully passed away bring renewed tears to my eyes. I don't know if I'll ever get those pictures out of my mind when I remember that specific day. What I realize is that time heals those wounds and painful memories. Many of my friends on the CB have recently lost a cherished fur child and the pain is fresh. I'm here to tell you that it does get better and as I remember my sweet girl - I remember her with a smile. Today, I'd like to share a few of my favorite baby pictures of Sweet Praline and hope they bring a smile to your face, too!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sweet Praline was curious from day one. This picture was the first picture I took of her when she came to live with me back in 1995. I was going through a divorce and had chosen to move away from home and pursue a Ph.D. God brought this beautiful little ladycat in my world to help me heal.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">I always loved this picture of Baby Praline. She was literally laying upside down on the back of the couch. I don't remember if she fell off after this picture, but I'm so glad I was able to capture this photo.</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>I bought Sweet Praline numerous toys to play with, but her favorite toy was a shoe string from my sneakers. She would grab the string with her little flat face and carry it around the apartment.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Here is our first official portrait together. I had a nice Canon AE-1 camera that had a timer on it and was able to set it and jump in front of the camera with Sweet Praline in my arms. All of my pictures of the two of us together were with a timer on a camera because it was just the two of us for almost 16 years.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sweet Praline grew from an adorable baby cat to a beautiful ladycat. She had attitude, was a diva, exhibited a unique personality and always made me smile. I know she's looking down and watching over Truffle, Brulee, and me each and every day. I miss you sweet girl!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></i>Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-79302625524876357402012-12-11T00:01:00.000-05:002014-09-25T12:55:09.416-04:00Gotcha Day<i>Today would have been Sweet Praline's 17th Gotcha Day. She's always going to be in my heart but the ache is a little less each day because of the love of Truffle and Brulee. I know Praline is watching over all of us from the Bridge and she's whispering advice and mischief into Truffle and Brulee's ears. Happy Gotcha Day at the Bridge my sweet girl. I thought I'd share the first Christmas card Sweet Praline sent out when she started blogging in 2008 for today's Gotcha Day. I always thought this picture showed her "diva" personality.</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-37491156295678448262012-09-25T00:01:00.000-04:002014-09-25T12:54:08.792-04:00Happy BirthdayToday would have been Sweet Praline's 17th birthday. I hope you smile a little as you remember the Diva that was in all of our hearts. I miss you and will always love you.<br />
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Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-66171174959185972692012-04-25T00:01:00.000-04:002012-04-25T00:01:00.169-04:00Remembering Sweet Praline with a SmileToday is one year since I helped Sweet Praline to the Bridge. I admit I've had some tears as I remember those last few days with her, but I wanted today to be a celebration of her life and how she helped everyone smile with her "diva" attitude. Part of me wants to reminisce about those days, but the other part wants to live in the present and future with Truffle and Brulee. Sweet Praline will always be a part of my life and I'll always smile when I remember her "happy face" pout.<br />
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Wendy, of <a href="http://wendyslolspot.blogspot.com/">Wendy's LOL-Spot</a>, sent me the following graphic of Sweet Praline for today. I both smiled and cried when I saw the graphic because the play on words would be exactly what Praline would say. I'm sure she is ruling the Bridge everyday and demanding that all of her wishes be met.<br />
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Wendy had a wonderful way of showing Sweet Praline's diva attitude on the LOL-Spot blog. I thought I'd share those with you again in hopes that they'll bring a smile to your face as we remember Sweet Praline. Thank you, Wendy!<br />
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Re-posting these helped me to smile today! You'll always have a special place in my heart, Sweet Praline. Thank you for sending Truffle and Brulee to me to help heal such a huge hole.Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-9704178361730374672012-04-04T21:40:00.000-04:002012-04-24T22:04:39.946-04:00Show Your Diva Announcement<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I want to celebrate Sweet Praline's life as the anniversary of her trip to the Bridge approaches. I'm a little sad as I remember this time last year, but I want to focus on the positive and have a reason to smile between the tears. You can get more details about this "celebration" on Truffle and Brulee's blog (<a href="http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/">Sweet Purrfections</a>).Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-77890988063543157842011-12-31T00:01:00.000-05:002011-12-31T00:01:00.796-05:00Remembering . . .<span style="color: black;">As 2012 approaches tomorrow, I just wanted to take a moment to remember Sweet Praline.</span><br />
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You'll always be remembered and loved my little Diva!Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-80394866015203302302011-10-20T00:01:00.001-04:002011-10-20T00:01:01.798-04:00Memory Post - TocktoberMom Paula: I just had to post a memory post of Praline and her famous "tocks" for Tocktober in honor of <a href="http://derbysassycat.blogspot.com/">Derby</a>'s birthday.<br />
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Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-40917050236682223422011-09-25T00:01:00.003-04:002012-09-24T22:04:13.650-04:00Memory Post - Praline's Birthday Slumber PartyPraline would have celebrated her sweet 16 birthday today. I wanted to honor her memory with this memory post of her birthday slumber party for her 14th birthday. A lot of kitties and woofies participated in this special birthday and sadly, many of them are no longer with us today. Praline lived a rich 15 1/2 years and was loved deeply and will always hold a special place in my heart. It's only been 5 months since she left for the Bridge, but little Truffle is helping fill that hole in my heart. <br />
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I hope you remember Praline with a smile today as you take a trip down memory lane.<br />
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Happy Birthday, my Sweet Angel Praline.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">Hello everyone! Welcome to my 14th birthday and to my special Slumber Party. The response to my invitation was overwhelming with over 60 kitties staying the night in our special Southern home in South Carolina. Mom has cleaned off the beds, pulled out the pillows, popped some kitty korn, spread out the nip toys, put in the kitty movies and even the valerian root ice pack for my special guests! </span></em></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqHwks2vsxlFJc0s1b0zXIm1aDmtizpm43_zMA196C54mVWhBOJu5Lq81p6ISfcRkCuEOM2dnQC-GYxTgUr_1dY62Wzqc6E7E2wmplHhGKAxOp-EO9lD4TICCB_Cf0zelp6Yrth47sx_c/s1600-h/Praline+1st+day+1995-12-11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384864305299051634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqHwks2vsxlFJc0s1b0zXIm1aDmtizpm43_zMA196C54mVWhBOJu5Lq81p6ISfcRkCuEOM2dnQC-GYxTgUr_1dY62Wzqc6E7E2wmplHhGKAxOp-EO9lD4TICCB_Cf0zelp6Yrth47sx_c/s400/Praline+1st+day+1995-12-11.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 272px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">This is my baby picture from 1995. Mom says she never gets tired of seeing my cute little face with the big, "owl" eyes! I've come a long way in 14 years and hope I have many more. I may be an "old" ladycat, but I've still got lots of spirit and spunk.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">For those of you who could stay overnight, I hope you enjoy the party and take home a treat from my birthday baskets.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">I just can't find my Topini Treats in the U.S. anymore!</span></em> </div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384865745959957666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRea0wZdolj-ulpJQ3uLym-BN8HrLx7w8F6X6C6RG6dWh5G_3YmCAFaXUY2UllBxe3bSwx9dfpjNI1Uppi7NV448Er91vTYMqKEtqQBw7dVqGroOpUZUuuoR2lNSr19nfCzpdWRxHicgwd/s400/Topini_Treasure_Chest.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Everyone had a blast at the party and now it's time to sleep. Now everyone knows that not all kitties sleep at a slumber party. I hope you enjoyed your visit and can come to my party next year.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">Have a look at all of my overnight guests.</span></em></div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385091840153288322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuGPguQta4Yu53q4eTHFljmHR9_ZiibOb9alKVPL2_iJvlS7-UZj1QezyuE020fWq_Jo853IkBPU1nbyCuvhrE4APYXsg5KjuFeXhHIiTGHXW7qobrXrSoFqndsqAWWM5_UZ1LFTj9YJl/s400/Truesdale+slumber+party.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <em><span style="color: #990000;">A few woofies wanted to drop by! That's okay because they can patrol the grounds for introoders. I'm not sure how much patroling will get done since Khyra and Sydney appear to be pooped! I was thrilled that Khyra could join me since he is so well known in the CB. Mr. Jones, Spot and Sydney are my cousins and are always welcome. Mom was so glad to see them!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLTs4rDLohle9jVrnbw9Cs62tA3vaI-ebxGFo11GAqBsvXH1FONEPNuVICYgzF7OT3Kx3cGqRibXlLUaiV22TcURXj5berqTB2CuOXFultNssJr4m9o2EtaiWlUDYOETwHlkyQQv91BLk/s1600-h/sleeping+kitties.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863705296622130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLTs4rDLohle9jVrnbw9Cs62tA3vaI-ebxGFo11GAqBsvXH1FONEPNuVICYgzF7OT3Kx3cGqRibXlLUaiV22TcURXj5berqTB2CuOXFultNssJr4m9o2EtaiWlUDYOETwHlkyQQv91BLk/s400/sleeping+kitties.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">I think Bennett was keeping a watchful eye that no one would get in his special tent. Armani was trying to get belly scritches from my mom! Mom couldn't resist!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJa1B7Eo1aI7oBk30EITZZMzbiJKN6XxanVkDmoWF-dwVhJbCFoFIVAVVXXsSjcPG7AEZhGyMR-vNCiT4fp5IBr3USsm4bnjdMP9JVwT3KPMuGe8MhAtcpFUrJCY0Qzo4M_pOX01UkFnw/s1600-h/sleeping+kitties+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863602958737762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJa1B7Eo1aI7oBk30EITZZMzbiJKN6XxanVkDmoWF-dwVhJbCFoFIVAVVXXsSjcPG7AEZhGyMR-vNCiT4fp5IBr3USsm4bnjdMP9JVwT3KPMuGe8MhAtcpFUrJCY0Qzo4M_pOX01UkFnw/s400/sleeping+kitties+2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Now, this group of kitties I need to keep an eye on because while everyone was asleep, they were watchful. Hope no one gets their underwear put in the freezer. Hee! Hee! That's what mom says used to happen when she went to slumber parties as a teenager.</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjketutqN26POJn-lpR3C2t1t2rgbyijWVdKXzvO0uOTWvEQraBZupcsyg5SrYpErfmCl5UFenSQxM5DSVxPDwL7x79JNOxuEGL9dKBBbTOiGMCuHSy9c46Ee9a3uqYqwv8SotNRMTd4Ye2/s1600-h/Zoey+Zoolatry.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863469562612466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjketutqN26POJn-lpR3C2t1t2rgbyijWVdKXzvO0uOTWvEQraBZupcsyg5SrYpErfmCl5UFenSQxM5DSVxPDwL7x79JNOxuEGL9dKBBbTOiGMCuHSy9c46Ee9a3uqYqwv8SotNRMTd4Ye2/s400/Zoey+Zoolatry.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 254px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #990000;"><em>Now, I just love Miss Zoey from Zoolatry, but she had to out do everyone with her special sleeping bag. She also insisted that she had to put curlers in her hair to compete with Daisy. Wonder why Zoey left Maggy home?</em></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj91H5kq0JtQdEQkn0YGZWVsvZ6Qg-7mrhbO-nEpjTZmsp5BhoAL5JmHNMmGx5StIAdvsSQzShLBAHJSGi_zFqh6NVZMtrR_HQ2EBiSm5uMNHlWYxz12Rgbx74v5fKZMqKU8dE2WpiAaF1/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863370554959282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj91H5kq0JtQdEQkn0YGZWVsvZ6Qg-7mrhbO-nEpjTZmsp5BhoAL5JmHNMmGx5StIAdvsSQzShLBAHJSGi_zFqh6NVZMtrR_HQ2EBiSm5uMNHlWYxz12Rgbx74v5fKZMqKU8dE2WpiAaF1/s400/sleeping+cats+11.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Don't you just love Siena and Chilli snuggling up together. It was an honor for them to come from across the pond to attend my party. Better keep an eye out for Lester because he is wide-eyed and up to no good. I think Mr. Tigger got into the stinky goodness!</span></em></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UzjEKVzpD3KiJf7S7FDbKjbktEaEXl1nbwlmkJdQM23hfPZhMsRuxIuaq37H1Re1Qmw84qG1cCHfHPmCESGFzfHFOva5MUS5Q3_AOPF-zA-kw6dnnTUuB7jGdiBDOUrxuGwNPG0lp9yx/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863262932987314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UzjEKVzpD3KiJf7S7FDbKjbktEaEXl1nbwlmkJdQM23hfPZhMsRuxIuaq37H1Re1Qmw84qG1cCHfHPmCESGFzfHFOva5MUS5Q3_AOPF-zA-kw6dnnTUuB7jGdiBDOUrxuGwNPG0lp9yx/s400/sleeping+cats+10.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 351px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #990000;">The Friends FurEver group came up a day early to help me prepare for the Slumber Party. I think they are a little exhausted, but I appreciated their help.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvxUX0g_Czx5AHfKkLK6CMgWiopUP6pDTC30zI2-SAjM7ybO_0fnnfVGpI1iB6Ln9Sr0noPnDGjCuiNnNr8seAlEqluUis9L2L63pSLtYwGPowU9OgbEMiEbkR_8Q59sQHCQ9xXUce58J/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863128147759938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvxUX0g_Czx5AHfKkLK6CMgWiopUP6pDTC30zI2-SAjM7ybO_0fnnfVGpI1iB6Ln9Sr0noPnDGjCuiNnNr8seAlEqluUis9L2L63pSLtYwGPowU9OgbEMiEbkR_8Q59sQHCQ9xXUce58J/s400/sleeping+cats+9.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Now, this is a sleep group of kitties. I decided to join them to catch a little cat nap.</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4O5ujCC3pHyxUCqRyRzTD2yVsoox57akJJ0VkCkukqrn0smA1bH7MFnJEO3AlCnHqWP52ZGWBwrp_PnHr-JzML8-_p71bxl2nMZ-ss6xxmzBGHqU3bl-gYBhfeLalhrYCN_o6muP66Al/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384863005428812722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4O5ujCC3pHyxUCqRyRzTD2yVsoox57akJJ0VkCkukqrn0smA1bH7MFnJEO3AlCnHqWP52ZGWBwrp_PnHr-JzML8-_p71bxl2nMZ-ss6xxmzBGHqU3bl-gYBhfeLalhrYCN_o6muP66Al/s400/sleeping+cats+8.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">I think Samson got hold of my Valerian Root Ice Pack! He's out for the night!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3QtoF1VS6qxKwG1B6eNYiLxkvdNJOuvGfcgHBwcYPt2JouuA4JPm3Wma1tS1bpeT6DRaNKsSlp5CBNS1n-6rVZAUiVIjxijJ7RqMD0RmQhqpsb-4WXhQdtyOzSckwL8yr2gyw5hKycM4/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862895413414594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3QtoF1VS6qxKwG1B6eNYiLxkvdNJOuvGfcgHBwcYPt2JouuA4JPm3Wma1tS1bpeT6DRaNKsSlp5CBNS1n-6rVZAUiVIjxijJ7RqMD0RmQhqpsb-4WXhQdtyOzSckwL8yr2gyw5hKycM4/s400/sleeping+cats+7.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">The crew from Peggy's Place is keeping a watchful eye on everyone (except for Isis and Bob, who needed a nap after playing with the nip cigar!). Reese insisted on bringing her "Reese Box" to sleep in, but she let me try it out for a few minutes. Wasn't that nice of her?</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqf5hXzHMbJb_-9NI9shPe31Sc8WllBI-cMLkcxKG6Z_2_JQbFarFzpDWmhBxZE37fe_UIQMaJdglxYWCSsqYn8B8mIXchrpb2jJZDa0cSaRlpQ4m0TAmAOUWS3rKfH-dtDofN8R7bzT1G/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862792644901106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqf5hXzHMbJb_-9NI9shPe31Sc8WllBI-cMLkcxKG6Z_2_JQbFarFzpDWmhBxZE37fe_UIQMaJdglxYWCSsqYn8B8mIXchrpb2jJZDa0cSaRlpQ4m0TAmAOUWS3rKfH-dtDofN8R7bzT1G/s400/sleeping+cats+6.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Little Melvin's mom let him come over tonight as long as my mom chaperoned him since he isn't a mancat yet. Isn't he adorable? Minchie and Pandora just curled up and made themselves right at home!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Rf3VhJ5OSkJCnp_VHo8QUU4KPl1_P_PwjWMbV3Kauwju1M2LPd5ktQFkHjapmfwm0lXRkWmDZa2Fx07c8Tlo9dA1wdqt6e6z8VwBQVbpDp_dKGoZpVoPbKfPGY47XjOsDmXa8dTRjOj0/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862675451534402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Rf3VhJ5OSkJCnp_VHo8QUU4KPl1_P_PwjWMbV3Kauwju1M2LPd5ktQFkHjapmfwm0lXRkWmDZa2Fx07c8Tlo9dA1wdqt6e6z8VwBQVbpDp_dKGoZpVoPbKfPGY47XjOsDmXa8dTRjOj0/s400/sleeping+cats+5.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Maggie Mae and Saylor got caught trying to sleep in mom's bed!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHj3hFQre6-EuWgCPWBHJISpQgNWCsBEGPoNW9FM9f3YwCzggQmGYMrQnughMkUbbo3m2Bw03Kasg1GmMWjZORw84RrNMGc8LjBNDvj8r8nnnnPTneVpbAf6X60Vkz8QaxLtoVF52J-gq/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862566376792226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHj3hFQre6-EuWgCPWBHJISpQgNWCsBEGPoNW9FM9f3YwCzggQmGYMrQnughMkUbbo3m2Bw03Kasg1GmMWjZORw84RrNMGc8LjBNDvj8r8nnnnPTneVpbAf6X60Vkz8QaxLtoVF52J-gq/s400/sleeping+cats+4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Several kitties are international travelers and made their way to the United States.</span></em> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Ginger Jasper came from England, Huffle came from Australia and Jasmine came from Brazil. Don't tell anyone, but Gemini tried to sneak in Chey for a few minutes, but she had to leave before anyone found her. I think she took my Siamese pillow with her for cover!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkvb_goW7nFhpN5nqdcV_UJSeV_cngBbb46m5lJO3tMHGoyk6ijh9Dk2mBn28V6sd3QzC5O54C52mXIVn0twri_tT2tw97xubWK3ysGzvvRu94dlAlGzr4KcCPTkoECxNWE8Xi5X1RgwC/s1600-h/sleeping+cats+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862473445988322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkvb_goW7nFhpN5nqdcV_UJSeV_cngBbb46m5lJO3tMHGoyk6ijh9Dk2mBn28V6sd3QzC5O54C52mXIVn0twri_tT2tw97xubWK3ysGzvvRu94dlAlGzr4KcCPTkoECxNWE8Xi5X1RgwC/s400/sleeping+cats+3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Fin was the first to grab the sink for the night and dared anyone to take it from her. She is a senior ladycat like me!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEfgpknXfVWTIsl4ooG6b2Dbq6eWGfhu-QTPB10LQ9nHGvS0vzjeuiJ9QDIyX5HQ095LWhVLhKERcXbPzyJW_rXncBe09gyGDBefT86cMFksGihPYwTNE1u-DtbQhx-MUpteDLtJvLfvc/s1600-h/PJ+cats.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862379275598674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEfgpknXfVWTIsl4ooG6b2Dbq6eWGfhu-QTPB10LQ9nHGvS0vzjeuiJ9QDIyX5HQ095LWhVLhKERcXbPzyJW_rXncBe09gyGDBefT86cMFksGihPYwTNE1u-DtbQhx-MUpteDLtJvLfvc/s400/PJ+cats.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">Of course, then we have the "fancy ladycats" (except for Ollie) for the evening that insisted on bringing special PJs and spa attire. Miss Daisy was the hit of the evening with her lounging robe! Don't know why Ollie wanted a curler in his hair. I think he was jealous of Daisy's curls, too!</span></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWrc8W1FbjxwBvFP963rLyIMmMc9eaCx4QK3KbkPT9w7IzP6kjSlOlAm58A5nt3VCary5LZPU1YpMPXkOsq2zSFql-U2GvJsVHWrvrHfHogQoI09k_-0XHqgmg4VcBewsOVe89xSb3jF0/s1600-h/cats+with+friends.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384862280039611506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWrc8W1FbjxwBvFP963rLyIMmMc9eaCx4QK3KbkPT9w7IzP6kjSlOlAm58A5nt3VCary5LZPU1YpMPXkOsq2zSFql-U2GvJsVHWrvrHfHogQoI09k_-0XHqgmg4VcBewsOVe89xSb3jF0/s400/cats+with+friends.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em><span style="color: #990000;">I'm so glad Miss Billie was able to join me. She turned 14 this year, too and she was giving me lots of advice. Then, Bhu showed up! I think he is keeping an eye out for Romeo and Ginger Jasper!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">Dante and Domino insisted on wearing special PJs for the party. Dylan likes to sleep in the "raw". Mr. Tuck is just plain tuckered out!</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">Uh oh! Looks like someone is continuing the relationship that started on AS THE PAW TURNS. I am snuggled between my two main mancat squeezes: Ginger Jasper and Bhu. What a wonderful evening!</span></em> </div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000;">Thank you to everyone who helped make my 14th birthday so special!</span></em> </div>
Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-67382304937220242222011-08-24T00:42:00.001-04:002014-09-25T12:57:40.073-04:00“Hat Day” Comment-a-Thon for SASSweet Praline was lucky enough to be hatted by Sammy and Andy in October, 2010. Here's her diva photo in her special Southern Belle hat.<br />
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For every comment that is received, I'll donate 25 cents to SAS to help them in this tough situation in memory of Sweet Praline.<br />
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<br />Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-932958858299234182011-08-08T00:01:00.002-04:002014-09-25T12:59:40.926-04:00Memory Post for World Cat DayHello everyone! The date is quickly approaching that Truffle and Beignet will come home to live with me. I truly believe that Sweet Praline has had a paw in the decision to bring home this beautiful brother and sister and that she will be here in spirit helping me raise them.<br />
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A few weeks ago after coming home from Auntie Deb's and the <a href="http://taylorcatsssss.blogspot.com/">Taylor Catsssss</a>, I went through a major depression again. Auntie Deb's family was so loving and the Taylor Catsssss kept me amused and I had a kitty in my lap every time I sat down. I believe when I got home, I realized how lonely it was in my house without Sweet Praline. I was crying every day at any hour during the day at the "drop of a hat." It was during this time that Sweet Praline's spirit appeared to me.<br />
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I was sitting on my couch with tears streaming down my face, missing Sweet Praline one night. I thought I saw a movement from the corner of the hallway coming into my living room where Praline would always stop before coming in to sit with me. I looked over at the hallway and Praline was standing there, as clear as could be, for a few seconds!!! Then she was gone. It was as if she were telling me that she was still here and that everything would be okay. I always heard people talk about literally "seeing" past relatives or pets after they were gone, but I experienced it first hand. Terri told me that I was so lucky to have that special connection with Sweet Praline.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">When God created kitty cats,<br />
He had no recipe;<br />
He knew He wanted something sweet,<br />
As sweet as sweet could be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He started out with sugar,<br />
Adding just a trace of spice;<br />
Then stirred in drops of morning dew,<br />
To keep them fresh and nice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He thought cats should be soft to pet,<br />
Thus He gave them coats of fur;<br />
So they could show they were content,<br />
He taught them how to purr. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He made for them long tails to wave,<br />
While strutting down the walk;<br />
Then trained them in meow-ology,<br />
So they could do cat-talk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He made them into acrobats,<br />
And gave them grace and poise;<br />
Their wide-eyed curiosity,<br />
He took from little boys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He put whiskers on their faces,<br />
Gave them tiny ears for caps;<br />
Then shaped their little bodies,<br />
To snugly fit on laps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">He gave them eyes as big as saucers,<br />
To look into man's soul;<br />
Then set a tolerance for mankind,<br />
As their purpose and their goal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Benevolent ... and ... generous,<br />
He made so many of them;<br />
Then charged, with Fatherly Concern,<br />
The human race to love them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">When one jumped up upon His lap,<br />
God gently stroked its head;<br />
The cat gave Him a kitty kiss,<br />
"What wondrous love," God said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">God smiled at His accomplishment,<br />
So pleased with His creation;<br />
And said, with pride, as He sat back,<br />
"At last. . . I've reached purr-fection!" </span></div>
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Sweet Praline will always be a part of my heart and soul. I love you, my little Diva!</div>
Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-75657607725541594052011-07-13T15:14:00.001-04:002011-07-13T22:57:26.417-04:00New Blog for Future KittensI just wanted to let all of you know that followed Sweet Praline's blog that I've set up a new blog for my future furchildren. I will not shut down this blog, but wanted a fresh start for the new kittens that will arrive in September. Please come and visit at <a href="http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/">Sweet Purrfections</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/">http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/</a>Sweet Purrfectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722299234364445085.post-29751665151932951412011-06-05T00:01:00.000-04:002015-07-11T13:39:59.873-04:00Remembering Sweet Praline with a Smile<span style="color: blue;">This has been both the happiest and one of the saddest posts that I've done for Sweet Praline, because it's officially the "last" consecutive post for three years today! Today would have been her 3rd Blogoversary! I've met so many wonderful people and kitties (and a few woofies) during this three year period and some have become really good friends! I am proud to say that I posted 1,105 days in a row for Sweet Praline so you can imagine how hard it was to narrow down the photos for the slide show below. I wanted to include pictures from Praline's 15 1/2 years, the 3 years with the CB, and some you may not have seen. Some will make you smile, some will make you laugh, some will make you say "awwwwww", but the music is sure to make you cry, so have tissues ready. I wanted to record these three songs myself since the day Praline went to the Bridge, but I just couldn't get through "Smile" or "The Way We Were" without crying. The second song is a song called "Always", which I had already recorded, so it's actually me singing between Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand! Enough talk, I hope you enjoy my final tribute to Sweet Praline (it's a little long)!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For those of you who aren't on FB, I left a message this week that said, "</span><span class="messageBody"><span style="color: blue;">If everything goes well, I should have some new furchildren (notice the plural) in my house in about 12 weeks! Stay tuned . . ." I don't want to jinx anything, so that is why I'm not giving much information yet. In about 5-6 weeks, I can give you some definite information and will share it on the CB. Let's just say that there should either be two sisters or a brother and sister by the end of the summer. There will be a new blog, but Praline will definitely be a part of it!</span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody"><span style="color: blue;">Sweet Praline's blog wouldn't have been possible without all of the contributions from Ann of <a href="http://zoolatry.blogspot.com/">Zoolatry</a>. She was/is so generous with her time and talents, even with all that she has on her plate. I thought you may enjoy the various headers over the past three years. (hmmmmm - just had an idea for a "flashback Friday" with the graphics Ann has done for Praline) Thank you, Ann! I'll be coming back to you when the new "kids" come to live with me.</span></span><br />
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