Happy Easter

Today is Gigi's big day! It's Easter--"The Big Dance" in Bunnyland. We had her first Easter Day photo shoot. She is quite stunning. I think she might have a shot at being America's Next Top Bunny Model. Happy Easter! 

 

Look What I Can Do!

Did you know that bunnies are really smart? Well, Gigi is one smart cookie. Not only is she doing great at being litter box trained, but she is also learning some new tricks. Here is a video of her first trick. She picked it up in just a couple of days! (It helps that she is addicted to oats and will do just about anything for them.)

Introducing…Gigi the Magnificent! If she gets good enough I may have to start a bunny circus (insert circus music)! Way to go Gigi! Apparently tricks are not just for kids.

Bringing Up Gigi

I’d like to introduce you to the newest addition to the family…Gigi! Gigi is a six week old Holland Lop and she is basically the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I know-- I’m probably the last person you’d think of getting a pet, but I’m totally in love with her. Here is how little Gigi became my new favorite girl.

Several months ago one of my doctors at Mayo Clinic asked if had a pet. When I told her no, she suggested I should consider getting an animal for a little pet therapy. I did some research and learned that pets are a calming influence. They can lower your blood pressure and elevate your mood. One doctor said, when you pet an animal “you experience a surge of healing hormones (oxytocin) and chemicals that produce feelings of peace and serenity.” Serenity now! I’m pretty desperate to find a cure for my constant headaches/migraines, so I started considering getting a pet. I’m definitely not a cat person, so that was out. Fish and turtles don’t make good cuddle friends. I considered a dog, but it seemed like a lot of work. Then I imagined cuddling up with a cute, fluffy, adorable bunny. Bingo! The search for the perfect bunny began.

I did some research and found that Holland Lops are small and make really great pets. Next, I found this great breeder, The Bunny GardenRabbitry, in Prescott, AZ. Luckily the Bunny Garden was expecting some new bunnies. I visited Gigi when she was only two weeks old, and as soon as I held her I knew she was the one--and I knew her name had to be Gigi! I've had her for a week now and she has stolen my heart. She is sweet, playful, smart, and a little sassy. She loves to explore, cuddle, and jump. She will sit with me for hours and just rest, sleep, and help me relax. She is perfect! She definitely help calms me down and helps me not worry about all the things I my to-do list. Work and laundry don’t seem as important when I know that Gigi needs some cuddle time. 

Here are a few pictures of my new best gal pal. Meet Gigi!

I bought her a pink cat bunny bed for when she is hanging out in the living room. 

She likes to hide in the corner of the bed and stretch out. 

When you place her on her back she becomes completely still. It's a bunny trance!

Look at that face!! 

When I work from home I hold Gigi on my lap. Sometimes she likes to jump on the keyboard and help me answer emails. 

Welcome home Gigi!

Die Another Day Red

 I’m completely in love with OPI’s Skyfall collection. Are you surprised? Colors inspired by my favorite spy—yes please. I’ve quickly fallen head over heels for the bold, red color of “Die Another Day,” and the mysterious, sassy color of “The World is Not Enough.” This might be the closest I’ll ever get to Daniel Craig and being a Bond girl, so I’ll take what I can get. 

Trust me--if you are looking for a fun new polish, just say Bond...James Bond. 

Macaroni Paige

It’s the beginning of the year, and that means it is award season. During this time of the year the media is constantly talking about “The Best” - the best actors, the best singers, the best football team, and even the best dressed. Sometimes I like to dream about what it would be like to win a prestigious award, and then I remembered an “award” I received a few weeks ago. My niece, Eden, made a portrait of me—out of macaroni. Here is a picture of her sharing her art with me via video chat. I felt like I had just won an Oscar. My nieces and nephews are my pride and joy! I have officially been immortalized in macaroni…and it doesn't get much better than that. 

Green Smoothies and Donuts

I recently watched a documentary titled Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. It was a great documentary, and very inspiring. If you haven’t watched it, I highly recommend it. It’s an interesting look at what we eat and what it does to our bodies and health. In the film, a woman with chronic migraines tried out a juice diet for a couple of weeks, and it really helped her migraines. I’m pretty much open to trying anything to stop my migraines, so I have decided to jump on the green smoothie bandwagon. I haven’t decided to give up all food and only drink juice just yet, but I have committed to drinking green smoothies and increasing my fruit and veggie intake. I am already a fruit and veggie lover, but I'm talking about drinking spinach for breakfast here. The only trouble is that I work in an office where green smoothies are unfortunately not the new breakfast of champions. If I drink a green smoothie for breakfast and then go to work and eat a donut that someone brought in to celebrate a birthday…do you think my green smoothie will find out? I know it’s cheating, but hey, baby steps people...baby steps. 

Casters the Cat

My darling niece, Claire Bear, recently broke her arm. The poor thing! As a fellow broken arm girl, my heart went out to her. Having a broken arm is no fun. She lives far away, so I wasn’t able to hug her and love her in person, so I decided to send her my love in the mail. I found this cute little kitty cat and made her a pink cast to match Claire’s pink cast. I pretty much love it! It cracks me up. We named her Casters the Cat. 

My sister sent this picture once Casters arrived in the mail. This picture pretty much made my day! Hang in there, sweet Claire! Hugs and kisses to you! Get well soon. 

Up, Up, and Away

During the holidays I went to the AZ Hot Air Balloon festival with my sister and her family. It was really fun to watch the balloons get filled up so up close. We got some yummy treats and then sat down and watched the balloons light up the sky! I had so much fun with them. I sure do love these guys!

My sister and I also happened to show up in matching outfits--totally unplanned. That's how you know we are really tight sisters!