Welcome, Nugget!

We went to visit another dog yesterday. She was really sweet, but pretty high energy! And we were hoping to get a calmer dog to just chill with Wm over the summer and keep him company. Plus, when we left, Wm goes, "that dog made my eyes feel dry and itchy." My hand also itched from where I was  petting him. I'm not sure if you can see it, but I actually got hives! 

allergic!

I noticed that the entire time we were there, Wm ignored the dog and played with the lady's cat. So, today, I decided we should go play with some dogs at the Humane Society again to see if I got hives, how Wm did, and if Steve was going to calm down about this whole business (he's been in a panic about dog dirt, dog poops, and all around dog). We were waiting to hang out with a certain dog that was playing with other people. They were taking forever, so we decided to browse around. Not a good idea. Because...

We found the sweetest kitty ever. She was full of purrs and LOVED Wm. She would not stop rubbing her head against Wm's hand, rubbing herself all over Wm, and always purring purring purring. Wm LOVED her. So, of course, we had to get her. We couldn't actually bring her home today because she is being spayed. We will be able to pick her up next Saturday. But, this was Wm's face when I asked if he was excited about getting the kitten:

EXCITED

Wm has decided to name her Nugget. And she will live in Wm's room for a few days after she moves in so that we can make sure she is healthy before she mingles with Schroeder - and Schroeder can get used to her scent and maybe won't kill her. I think we are just cat people. I know Wm is!!

Here is a video of Steve playing with Nugget while she periodically stops to rub against Wm to make sure he knows she's still there:

As well as the new addition to the family, I had a GREAT birthday! It is the first time ever it was sunny and 64 on my birthday! I went to work this morning and found a bunch of treats and some decorations in my office:

Then, I left after lunch and Steve even left work early, too!! That never happens! We took a super long walk on such an amazing, gorgeous day and then waited for Wm to get home from school. That's when we hit up the Humane Society, got Nugget, and then went out to my favorite place for dinner! I am about to break into some chocolate cake. Best. Day. Ever!