Easter, April and Rabid Cats

Well, April started off with a bang when our cat Coaster escaped outside all night. The next morning she came home, but her tail looked really funny.  We brought her to the vet, and found out that she had been bitten by some kind of animal and her tail was really infected.  Since Coaster remains indoors (usually), she was not up to date on her rabies vaccination.  Since we didn't know what had bitten her, we now must quarantine her for 6 months to be sure that she didn't catch rabies.  She now has taken over our guest bedroom, and actually seems pretty content.  No signs of rabies so far, and we've come to the conclusion that most likely it was our neighbor's cat who did it. However, we're not taking any chances.  Here is a pic of Coaster with her Elizabethan collar on:


For Easter, we went to James' parents house where we had lunch. Then we went with Belle and her cousins to an Easter Egg hunt in the park.  This was right during Belle's nap time, so she got pretty cranky and we had to leave early.  All and all though, we had a great time. Here are some pics:

Belle telling Evan not to take her Easter basket.

Belle and I in the sandbox waiting for the Easter Egg Hunt to start.

Belle in the sandbox.

Vivian and her Easter basket.

Grandpa Tom, James, and Belle.

This is Belle on the way home.  She loves wearing my sunglasses. They're my secret weapon when she's getting cranky in the car. When I put them on her, I sing "Cool baby, cool baby" and she starts dancing. It is hilarious!!

Finally some proof!

Here is the video I promised of Belle walking. It's been almost a month since her first monumental steps, but I've finally captured it. She still prefers crawling, but each day she walks more and more. The new shoes I bought her have also hindered her process a little bit, but I'm trying to let her walk around barefoot more often now that's it's warmer. Anyway, enjoy!

Quick Update on the Bellster

The past few weeks, the whole family has been fighting the flu. Combine that with trying to get our taxes done, Easter, and planning Belle's birthday party, not much blog writing has happened. I still don't have much time to write, but just wanted to give a quick update.

Of most importance, Belle is walking!! Her first real walking experience was on March 28th. Daddy and Grandma Karen were also there to see it, which made it that much more special. One second she was holding on to the coffee table, the next she had let go and was off! She took about 4 steps before she crashed. It was wonderful. Now, she'll take about 10 steps at most so far. She will now go from sitting to standing and walk until her balance gives out or she gets scared, whichever comes first. I've yet to get a video of it for various reasons. Mainly I've been sick, and the camera is never around when I need it. Horrible, terrible excuses, but I will get one very soon.

Pictures of Easter and other things in April to be coming soon...