Rabbits and nail polish

copyright Yunhee Kim for Real Simple

So, I promised an article on rabbits and nail polish. Here's the story: the other day I was polishing my toe nails in the kitchen. Molly was wandering around and decided to be nosy. She kept trying to sniff my nails and nudge the jar of polish. I finally gave in, screwed the top on, then let Molly roll the polish around the kitchen for a while. When she finally got bored, I retrieved the polish and finished my nails. And to all of those who know anything about my life: yes, I had some rabbit hair fly into the wet polish on my nails.

Lesson learned: go outside or in a room without Molly when polishing nails!

Bunny flop

Almost a flop, probably just dozing

I recently saw Molly do a bunny flop for the first time in months! I suspect that she flops in places that I can't see her or times when I am not around, but I was so happy to see her flop again.


For those of you who don't know what a bunny flop is, here's a definition (courtesy of 3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue): "When a rabbit flops onto its side, it is a sign of contentment and happiness, and is usually the precursor to a nap (unless you decide that it's so cute that you have to pet your bunny)." It is so funny to see Molly flop- she looks like someone shot her! Then I usually am so happy that I go pet her and she is up again in a second (just like the definition- boy, do they know rabbit lovers or what?).


Happy Thursday to all of you. Stay tuned for "Rabbits and nail polish."

Monday feature: What I'm Reading

Since my last post, I have read/listened to quite a few books. I was painting some rooms for one of my friends who is trying to sell her house. Being alone in a house painting gave me lots of free time. Plus, I am slow, methodical painter! The first book I listened to was Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris. Since I did not know anything about Theodore Roosevelt before this time I learned a lot: he loved to hunt (the story of the teddy bear comes from him), he designated lots of national parks and monuments, he was urged to run for a third term as president (which he declined, though reluctantly), and he was a pretty good peace keeper.

The second book I listed too was Empire by Orson Scott Card. It is a fictionalized look at how a second civil war could happen in America. It dealt mainly with the polarization of red/blue politics and control of military might. I enjoyed it, but then again, I like almost anything that Orson Scott Card writes.

How can I even begin to describe this book? Terry Pratchett once again weaves so many plot lines together that it just seems natural in Witches Abroad. It involves magic mirrors, fairy godmothers and lots and lots of fairy tales becoming reality.

I am almost finished with Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson. While I knew a little bit more about Franklin than Roosevelt, I still didn't know much. And I have never read his autobiography (which is quoted throughout). He seems like a very interesting character who loved learning, science, politics, and most of all, talking. While he always had a gift with words, he appeared to combine humility and wisdom later in life to bring about some of the most important documents in all of American history.

I am currently reading "fluff" as my husband calls it. I will update you again next week. Happy Reading!

Opossum

The other night a opossum wandered through our backyard. It walked right by our kitchen doors where Molly could see it. Molly not only saw it, but also freaked out about it! She ran into the other room, growled and thumped about it for quite some time.

By the way, our opossum did not look near as friendly as this picture :)

Summary: Molly + opossum= bad idea

She doesn't like cats wandering by her kitchen window either.

A much younger Leslie

Well, today is my birthday. And since I embarrassed my husband on his birthday, I thought I would share this picture of me with the world. I can't get to my funny pictures right now- they are packed away and I am not going to dig through tons of boxes right before our home study visit on Saturday. I have a tendency to start big projects right before I have to pack them right back up~ I trying to plan a little better!

Anyway, this is one of my very favorite pictures of me and my brother. I think I was five and he was three. Hope you like this special memory.

Monday feature: What I'm Reading

images courtesy of amazon.com

I received three of the most beautiful books yesterday! Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick was published in 2000. It won 27 different awards- it is that awesome. I found out about Lost in the Woods just last year, though it has been out since 2004. I love the sweet little fawn in this book. And when I stumbled upon First Snow in the Woods at Christmas, I promptly declared that this is what I wanted for my birthday! The photography is breathtaking. The deer are so friendly you want to hug them. And I love the fact that there is a rabbit or hare in each book. Thanks Evette! Thanks Mimi! Happy reading!

To catch a thief

I finally had the camera on hand to catch the thief in action! Molly has been stealing celery out of the refrigerator for a few weeks. She has always run to the kitchen whenever the fridge door opens, but I have only recently been keeping the celery down low enough where she can reach it. My mistake.

Last Easter

In a museum in Berlin dedicated to Greek sculpture

At an Easter fair in Prague

The restaurant where we ate Easter lunch in Rothenburg, Germany after attending a German Lutheran church service

Aaron posing by a beautiful lake, somewhere in the Alps

At Berchtesgarten National Park

Last Easter, Aaron and I were in Europe. This Easter, we are in Mississippi. Last Easter, my nose was red because of the cold weather; now it is red because of all of my sneezing due to allergies and all the pollen in the air. Last year, I was freezing due to the coldest Easter Europe had experienced in 50 years; it is in the 60's and 70's where I am now. Last Easter, I was walking, walking, walking through the ancient streets of Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic; this year I was running in my backyard playing tag with my niece.

Enjoy the pictures and Happy Easter!

Beware of Identity Theft this Easter

My sweet mother-in-law forwarded me an email with the identity theft "warning." She just knew that I would love these fun pictures~ enjoy!

Bunnies and books

Checking things out

I wonder what the dictionary tastes like?

Here are a few pictures of a month-old Molly checking out our books. She really loved jumping up on the bookcase and nibbling on those same books a little later in her life. In fact, she still likes to chew on any book within her reach (even it happens to be on the table).

Stay tuned for a new series: Malorie, my niece. I have a ton of pictures of her and even some of her and Molly together.