Thanksgiving

So, as I assume you all know, yesterday was Thanksgiving day. In honor of that, I'd like to share some of the things I'm most thankful for!

The Gospel:
It's been such a great light in my life. I'm so blessed to have been born into an active family, with parents that taught me the truth. It's great to know that whenever I have a problem, or just need some comfort, I can turn to Heavenly Father, and He'll always help me.

My Family:
Dad: Basically, he's the best dad anyone could have. He likes to play games, and he likes music, and he loves to serve. I'm so grateful for the great example my wonderful dad sets!
Mom: She's super amazing! She loves to take vacations, and make memories with her family. She's super great to talk to. I love her so much!
Kristen: She's super happy, and funny. I'm glad that she's older, so that she can show me what to do. :) She's fun to hang out with, and talk to. Thanks Kristen!
Christopher: Well, he's the newest addition to the family, but I love him! He's really funny, and he's willing to try anything new. I'm so glad I'm related to him now!
Trevor: My wonderful older brother! I'm so thankful that he chose to go on a mission, and serve the Lord. He's a great example! I love him SO much! He's super funny, and he's really fun to hang out with! I'm especially grateful for him and his example this Thanksgiving.
Brielle: She's the cutest little five year old you'll ever meet! I love how much she just loves to PLAY, and how she treats all her little stuffed animals! I'm also very glad I have someone to hang out with me now that Kristen and Trevor are gone. :)

My Friends:
Katie: I'm super proud of Katie for finishing her Personal Progress when she was 14! :O Wow! She's a great example to me! I love how dedicated she is to both sports AND family! She's very happy, and smart, and amazing!
Emily: She's basically the most dramatic person you'll ever meet. In a good way of course! She's not afraid to show her feelings and stand up for herself and others! She's very happy and fun, and her attitude is very contagious!
Nikki: Nikki loves to do crafts, and make things, and she's very good at it. She's really smart, and fun! She also makes good cookies and brownies... :) And she's super awesome in general!

My Kitties:
I'm thankful that I can hug, and snuggle with them. They make me feel better when I'm sad, and I can share all my secrets with them. Cuddles makes a great teddy bear, while Blossom makes and awesome pillow, and Julius just likes to snuggle. They're all super wonderful! I' very grateful to my parents for putting up with them for 12 years, and paying for them. Thanks Mom and Dad!

Music:
I love music. It makes me feel so happy inside! Whenever I just need a break, I can sit down at the piano and play. I'm very thankful that I decided not to give up on the piano! I'm very grateful for soundtracks like How to Train Your Dragon, that just makes me feel GOOD! I love how much my family loves music. Music is just awesome!

This Thanksgiving, I'm just overwhelmed by how many blessings I have! It really is true that when you count your blessings, you really are happier.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Force feeding a cat: Harder than it sounds

Cat being force fed→

So, I know that I just posted this afternoon. But I just had the most...interesting experience. Now, normally you expect a cat to just go over to the food bowl and eat, right?

Well, unless your kitty is sick. Let me take you step by step on force feeding a cat:

1. Open a cat of smelly, squishy, and slightly watery prescription cat food.
2. Set it down hopefully in front of cat.
3. Watch in despair as cat mournfully walks away.
4. Sigh, and make sure syringes are clean.
5. Attempt to suck food up through syringe.
6. Give up after all you get is air bubbles and a few droplets of food.
7. Use butter knife to try and push food through top of syringe.
8. When putting syringe back together, promptly squirt cat food all over kitchen.
9. Repeat step 7 and 8 until thoroughly frustrated.
10. Finally figure out that if you fill syringe not all the way full, and aim it into can that you will no longer have to mop up decayed fish...I mean, cat food.
11. Set syringe and cup of water on a tile or other easily mopable floor.
12. Grab cat and try to squirt food into mouth.
13. Change shirt, as it now has food on it.
14. Put on apron, refill syringe, and try again.
15. Promptly be scratched in the face with some of those wicked looking claws. Don't be fooled, just because they're sick does NOT mean that they won't fight!
16. Grab and old towel and wrap kitty up like a burrito. Cradle him in one arm while trying to put syringe into mouth with the other hand. Kitty will then turn his head every which way in an attempt to escape the horrible stuff. (But who can really blame him? I wouldn't want to eat that...)
17. Ask family member to come hold him tightly while you hold his head and gently squirt the food into his mouth.
18. Sigh in relief.
19. Realize that you still need to feed him more.
20. Repeat