CRACKERS – THE NEEDY CAT

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She showed up at our house in the wintertime about 10 years ago, meowing on our doorstep with the raspiest, most desperate sounding meow I’ve ever heard.  I did not want this sick stray cat hanging around our house, so I told the kids not to feed her, just ignore her, and she would go away.

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Well, she never did go away.

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One evening, as I was coming home from the introduction of the new Young Men and Young Women’s theme for the year, I saw her on the porch and a thought came to mind.  “Christ would not ignore that cat.”  Oh gee.  I felt a little guilty.  It was a Utah winter, freezing cold outside, and she was hungry.

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I went inside and got her a hot dog, and that was the beginning of a long and lovely relationship.  The kids named her Crackers and because of her raspy voice which apparently was her normal sounding voice because it never changed, Rick has lovingly called her anything from Crack head to Crack whore, and Crack pipe.  So classy. 🙂

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But we love this cat.  She is the best hunter.  And boy, does she LOVE love.

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And boy, do we love her!

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Outfit details:  When I first tried on these pants in the Forever 21 dressing room, I was like “no way.”  But my daughter looked at me like I was crazy and said “What?! Why not?”  So I looked at them some more, spun around a few times looking at my behind, looked at the price tag, posed in front of the mirror some more, neutral, go-with-everything-this-summer, ok.  Bought them.  I’ve already worn them twice in the past two weeks, and I’m so glad she changed my mind!  I will be wearing these all summer.  I love them!!

(What am I thinking in the dressing room sometimes???)

Wrap around top: Thrifted $4

Cropped pants: Forever 21   $14.99

Shoes: Previously owned

See where I’m linking up HERE.

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A huge believer in “if you’re not pretty on the inside, then you’re not pretty on the outside!” Wife, mother of 5, model, actress. Sharing things that bring JOY.

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Lauren
8 years ago

What a sweet blog post- you can see that the cat loves the attention! You look fabulous too. I am really wanting to get a cat this year, and your post just doubled that intention 🙂

sandypatti
sandypatti
8 years ago

You look fab, and Cracker is a big sweetie! Lucky she found you. Thanks for linking, xo

-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com

asallows
8 years ago

Oh she looks like the sweetest cat! and she’s so pretty! That’s so wonderful that you guys took her in!

https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

garaytreasures
8 years ago

Aw now I want a cat. Crackers looks so lovely and friendly, how cute. (Cute outfit too of course).
Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me”
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com

happinessatmidlife
happinessatmidlife
8 years ago

Glad you gave these pants a try, they look great on you and what a sweet story about how Cracker became part of the family.

Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

shbowdoin
8 years ago

I love the patterned pants! Thanks for adding your style flair to the My Refined Style Linkup.

Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com

Michelle Orsi
8 years ago

These photos are so adorable! Your cat is such a ham in front of the camera LOL

http://michellespaige.com

Olga
8 years ago

Awww, what sweet and beautiful photos of you and the cat! And what a touching story or your relationship 🙂 Cool pants, by the way!

Lauren
8 years ago

What a sweet blog post- you can see that the cat loves the attention! You look fabulous too. I am really wanting to get a cat this year, and your post just doubled that intention 🙂

sandypatti
sandypatti
8 years ago

You look fab, and Cracker is a big sweetie! Lucky she found you. Thanks for linking, xo

-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com

asallows
8 years ago

Oh she looks like the sweetest cat! and she’s so pretty! That’s so wonderful that you guys took her in!

https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

garaytreasures
8 years ago

Aw now I want a cat. Crackers looks so lovely and friendly, how cute. (Cute outfit too of course).
Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me”
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com

happinessatmidlife
happinessatmidlife
8 years ago

Glad you gave these pants a try, they look great on you and what a sweet story about how Cracker became part of the family.

Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

shbowdoin
8 years ago

I love the patterned pants! Thanks for adding your style flair to the My Refined Style Linkup.

Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com

Michelle Orsi
8 years ago

These photos are so adorable! Your cat is such a ham in front of the camera LOL

http://michellespaige.com

Olga
8 years ago

Awww, what sweet and beautiful photos of you and the cat! And what a touching story or your relationship 🙂 Cool pants, by the way!

Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you stopping by my blog! You can also find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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