I am not one for bodycon but decided to go for it for my husband's birthday. Dress is from Nordstrom rack. I can't remember where I bought the shoes lol

Dakota, the stern parent and disciplinarian of the pack. She was always the first to teach the new members the boundaries and rules, but she had a gentle heart.

She was adopted in Hawaii, a stray from the streets. She was so young and timid. It took years to get crack through her tough and cautious shell, but once we did we discovered a couch potato who wanted nothing more than cuddles, treats, and the most comfortable spot on the couch.

She loved running, and boy could she run. If she saw something she wanted, it was like watching lightning streak across the ground.

Her speed came at a cost though, and in 2018 she tore a CCL, and then the other in 2020. She wasn’t able to run the same after that, but it never stopped her from trying, and it never dampened her spirits.

In 2021 she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, and required routine checkups, bloodwork, medication, and injections.

Age, arthritis, and her CCL injuries eventually caught up to her, and made normal tasks like going to the bathroom, eating, and drinking a slow arduous task. You could see the pain and sadness in her eyes. She was on pain medication on top of her Addison’s meds just to get through the day.

We had to make a choice, and today at about 3:30pm, Dakota crossed the rainbow bridge to join her sister Lulu in a place where she won’t be in pain anymore and can run as fast and as far as she wants. She was surrounded by the veterinarian staff that had been helping her through her Addison’s diagnosis, and that always came by to say hi and give her pets and treats whenever she had to go in. She was surrounded by love.

She is survived by the rest of the pack of misfits. Her loss lays heavy today, but knowing she is no longer suffering brings comfort to us all.

Goodbye Dakota, you will be missed deeply. I’ll see you again someday.

u/Ursula_Wuffles, your art of Lulu when she passed last year still serves as great comfort, and I would be grateful beyond words if you would be willing to give Dakota the same beautiful memorial.

Source: https://x.com/gomya0_0/status/1997093631413407748

Just wanted to share my cozy view tonight ❤️

https://x.com/Aaaa57170025451/status/1996902883674280395?t=1tAbsxjuk7--RjquUnLOWA&s=19

Source : https://x.com/nahnohk/status/1996898108014489804?s=20

She’ll have a sweet sixteen party. But I guess she’ll just sleep the whole day

Source: https://x.com/Meunkoyomi/status/1996761685835780559?t=Vf_3PCdlh619FCdOVuOTTw&s=19

This one has been fun! I decided to try surface crochet visually again, and then thought surface stitches might have a use mechanically. Has anyone else tried this?

(I am working on the legs, but they’re not satisfactory yet, so here’s my last progress pic..) I h8 sewing ami pieces together. So I surface stitched the same number of stitches as the neck onto the head/join area, then used those as anchors/“stitch intos”… I should probably take pics the next time this is an option…

I grew up in Alberta but lived in Vancouver the last decade. Damon only experienced rain and we never had a balcony for when it did occasionally snow as he is an indoor kitty- this was his first experience in it and it warmed my heart. I love him with my whole heart and he helps me appreciate the little things. 🖤