I am living in one giant kitty litter

The three of us are at my mothers house now. So far things haven't been going to smoothly, thanks to the cats and their inability to keep certain things in a kitty litter. There was a lot of horror when I stepped in cat feces the first night, then found it in the hallway the second night, Jay stepped in some that was hidden under the table, and then to top it all of Miles (the male cat) vomited all over the floor in front of Jay and Lisa. I am pretty sure that Jay and Lisa will not be returning for another dinner at the Sherman/Munro residence. However, they seem to be doing better today, and we've decided not to rush them to emergency, where we would be spending at least $300 per cat (money that we don't have). So, I'll be taking them to their vet on Tuesday when it reopens after the long weekend. To my mothers great dismay...we are never looking after these cats again. Never.
On a different note, I finally got my blood taken to check my thyroid again, because the previous tests showed that it was abnormal. My liver tests came back negative, and even though my liver feels strange, they say I'm ok. I'll hopefully find out my results this Thursday. I would like to know why I am always cold, no matter how many layers I put on.
Mike's parents are over for dinner. We just ate too much BBQ. I should get back to socializing. I hope everyone is doing well, and please pray for me that I don't find cat shit in our bed.

Matt and Tess's wedding weekend (our trip to Victoria)

Well my birthday came and went. On Monday I turned 26 years old. Although the age difference didn't really change anything, I feel extremely old. I blame that more on parenthood and married life ;).
So on Thursday May 10th, Mike and I dropped Moo off at the Munro's and headed for the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. We luckily caught the 10am. We arrived at Trenna and Mal's place later that morning after having some lunch and picking up Mike's tuxedo. Thursday was really the only day that Mike and I were able to spend together. We walked around and I did some shopping, and we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory. We also managed to go see the Titanic Exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The exhibit was alright, but I did enjoy the rest of the Museum. I hadn't seen it in a very long time, more than 10 years. We later ended up at Darcy's Pub where we drank and I ate an amazing pineapple/carrot cake with cream cheese icing. We came home late and sat up talking to Mal waiting for Trenna to come home from work. Friday May 11th, we met up with the boys for breakfast, Sarah and Trenna were there too. I have never seen so much food in my life. Matt left to do his groom duties, and so Trenna, Sarah, Adam, Kieran, Mike and myself went on to face the day. We ended up at the Wax Museum which was interesting, but not as impressive as I thought it once was. After, Mike and Kieran went to pick up Jay; Sarah and Adam went to walk Otter and Trenna and I went walking...a lot of walking. We went to the Bug Zoo and I was horrified. We also just walked allover downtown and I went shopping. Spent a little too much money. Oh well. At this time Mike was at a wedding rehersal. We met up after and headed to Milestone's for the rehersal dinner. We sat with Brannen, Amanda, Spage, Adam and Sarah. I think we all pretty much drank from Bellini fish bowls, and were all frozen for the rest of the night. That night we hung out with Trenna and Mal again. Saturday May 12th, Trenna, Mike and I all met up with their aunt Bev at the Cook St. Village Starbucks. After coffee Bev drove us around her old neighborhood and along the water. It's so beautiful there! With every day I spent there the more I want to move! Mike and I parted ways and he went off to get ready for the wedding and to relax with Matt, I went back the Trenna's and got ready. The wedding was beautiful. It took place at St. Anne's Academy. Matt looked handsome, and Tess looked beautiful. The reception was awesome. We all drank and ate...some dancing too. This time I elbowed Kieran in the face. Oh, how the tables have turned. After the reception Kieran, Jay, Mike and I went to the Sticky Wicket for more drinks. Jay and I ended up on the dance floor, which was the scariest place to be. I think we were the youngest women there. It was horrifying. Haha. Sunday May 13th (Mother's Day) Mike and I didn't get much sleep, and I felt like death but we got dressed and headed over to the community centre for a wedding related brunch. After eating and drinking I needed to go home. Mike and I slept for a couple of hours. Trenna and I walked downtown again and then when we got back we all left for the ferry's. Since we took the later ferry because Trenna and Mal came with us, we ended up staying at Mike's parents place that night. Monday May 14th (my birthday), we woke up at 6am, and I got to hug Moo, who I missed soo much!! I didn't get to see her at all Mother's Day. So the three of us left very early, because we had a 9:30am appointment. So my birthday was spent in transit, and the later in bed because I was so tired!! I later made myself some delicious stirfry and watched a movie.
Well, Heather is going crazy and the cheerios aren't entertaining her anymore! I have a cake, chili and cornmeal muffins to make. Tonight I'm celebrating my birthday with my family! Starting this Friday, the three of us will be house sitting for my mum. Woo.

a Sherman/Munro family update

So here is Heather, our 8 month old climber! She pulls herself up on everything! Soon she'll be able to walk up stairs. She's also started to eat cheerios now, most of them end up on the floor or down her pants (got me there). Yes, Mike and I have been busy baby proofing and cleaning the whole apartment. Still, with all the proofing there have been a couple of bumps and bruises. We all swear that she'll be standing and possibly walking before a year.
My birthday is coming up soon. Mike actually gave me my birthday present early...a very cool gold owl pendant that I've been eyeing for more than 5 months! I wonder what Heather is going to get me for my birthday...and hey, mother's day! Mike and I will be coming back from Huggy Bear's wedding that day (it's in Victoria), but I am making sure to spend some part of the day with my little girl and my mum. I am actually excited about heading to Victoria. I haven't been there in a very long time, and also Mike and I haven't spent a little vacation together, well never. We went to Mission for Adam's wedding, but that was one night. This is different.
I've never made a cheesecake in my life, but for my birthday I've decided to make a cookies and cream cheesecake for everyone (I can't eat it, that's part of the reason I made it, I don't need the calories). I'm excited to see all my friends tomorrow too, if not for a reason like a birthday party, I wouldn't see anyone (don't even get me started).
Mike and I have been doing a lot of searching within ourselves, and we've figured out what are future plans are. Mike is going to go back to school, which I think is a great idea. I think he may get his business degree and then become a GCA. I think that I may go to school and become a Doula. I loved the whole pregnancy experience (I was advised by my doctor not to have anymore) and I would love to help other women enjoy it as well. I may go to UBC for Midwifery, but it's expensive and my grades are not the greatest. We would of course work part time, and there is a lot of family waiting to look after Heather during the day. I won't be able to attend school for another year, which is ok. I may get a very part time (I'm talking 2 days a week) job this summer, just to bring in some extra cash, and also just to have some Katie time.
Our wedding plans have gotten more insane recently. So Mike and I are getting married August 31 with just our immediate family (15 people). September 1 my mother invited 3 of my family members from Ontario to come out, so we're having a Sherman family reception (Mike's parents and siblings will come too). **New plan** September 2, Mike's uncle Dennis, is having a Munro/Perry reception, which is not only for Mike and I, but for Trenna and Mal (I hope I can write that). September 14 Mike and I hold our friend's reception, which is strictly for friends and our siblings. I am wearing my wedding dress to all, except for the Munro/Perry which is more of a pool side event. Anyway, Mike and I find it funny that all these parties are happening, when all we wanted was a small wedding with no receptions (except for our friends). Keeping it simple and small turned into four seperate large parties. My mother started it all...she just doesn't listen. Oh well, I guess mustn't grumble that's the way the cookie crumbles.
Well, Heather is crawling around, and Mike just installed a new toilet seat. THANK GOD!!! I have a lot of cleaning to do for tomorrow.





**The nicest picture of me ever taken with my darn phone.