Ode to Anniebelle

As I continued with the taper, and tried to eat, sleep, and reduce stress....the stress came.  Sweet Anniebelle went to kitty heaven to play ice hockey and chew on plastic bags.  Ella and Annabelle were best friends.  Every morning Annabelle went with me to wake up Ella and always had to be first to the bedroom.  Ella is quite sad that she lost her best friend- and as usual is full of questions (some of which we don't care to answer!).
So, in tribute to Anniebelle, this week's blog is devoted to her-

 Not just a kitty, but also a paperweight!

 I am so tired....I only slept 20 hours yesterday.

 This is the only time these kitties ever got this close and were happy.  We got Anniebelle so that Izzy could have a friend 7 years ago...Izzy never wanted to be friends, but Anniebelle always did.

  

 Seriously?

 Anniebelle- the perfect present ;)  (Actually, she was a wedding present brought to NC all the way from South Dakota!)

 Just need some sun to warm up!

What????

 Best friends from the start!

 A nightly treat for both!  Snuggling on the couch :)

Ella fixing Anniebelle's hair...notice the hair dryer and other hair equipment....and yes, she let her do it.

One last week before racing day....still running (but much less) and organizing, and trying not to panic.  Stay tuned.....