Update...

Just wanted to check in with you guys.. I am currently on my laptop here in the hospital.. We have been here all day and when we went home just a bit a go I changed clothes and got the computer. Mr. Jaggers looks much better tonight and we are getting ready to go eat.. And I will be back to talk more later. I have just had so many emails that I wanted to say thank you for. He looks much better now but its still a long road for him.

Anyway.. thank you very much.

K Jaggers

♥

Sunday.. in the Sun Shine State

Hello everyone.. We made it. We arrived down here around 430. I fell asleep while we were still in North Carolina around 630 am and didn't wake up till we were in Florida around 1pm. We stopped for some food and then the rest of the way in, I cleaned up in the car. That's never easy..I got a few pictures from last night and tonight. These pictures are from my phone. I have more but I am not on my laptop...in fact, I am in Mr. Jaggers home office using his wife's laptop. They have some kind of plug in Internet and I am not about to mess with that! I can get a good enough signal on mine so I am just thankful there is one I can use. Right now its 11pm and the house is silent. Marjory is in bed.. Scott is in bed and there is no tv in our room. So, I figured I would blog for a few minutes.. answer a few emails.. and then watch a movie on my laptop till I fall asleep. I am surrounded by all these family pictures right now and it makes me sad that his father is not well. He's got a entire life in these walls. It sure makes me sad. I took some pictures from today...You will not see his face in them at all. I took one but that one will NOT be up. No one knew I was taking them and I think with Scott's work, its good to have it documented, just in case.

But first, I figured I would show you guys one of my favorite all time meals..that I keep dreaming about..

After we sold Swagger - Prince Edward - I decided it was time to get some dinner..

Outback was close!!

It was 7pm and we got seated right away in the bar when I saw..

Gingerbread Martini's!! Is that not the cutest ever. I really wanted to get one but thought it might be too strong for me so I opted for a

Yummy Sangria instead..

The bread came..

and I was in heaven..

The

Ahi Tuna came and I was in heaven..

The salad came ( sorry no picture! ) and I was in heaven..

Then dinner came

I was in total heaven..I needed this meal so bad!! I loved it.. and it gave me just the energy I needed to get home and get packed.

I think I finally fell to sleep some where around 5am.. Scott had me up and 615 to get ready and get out the door.

We were in the car no longer than 20 minutes before I was back asleep.. I woke up after we had been in Florida for about an hour. I wanted food.. not fast food either.. Husby didn't want to really stop so we decided on Waffle House because it was kinda in between. The coffee was good and breakfast/brunch wasn't too bad either.

Back in the car we went.  I can't believe husby drove and drove and drove.. without any stopping. I couldn't do that. I did my best to clean up in the car but my hair was a total mess.. I just pulled it up and before I knew it...

we were in Tampa.

We made our way straight to

hospital. It was so sad seeing Mr Jaggers like that.

I felt really really bad for him and tried looking the other way as much as possible. I had a chair directly in front of him and I finally made Scott switch me because he is who should have been in his dads eye view not me.

We stayed for a while, went and got some dinner with Marjorie. She saw her new Pastor a couple tables over. He came over to say hi with his wife and when we got up to pay for dinner we found out he already took care of the bill. That just tickled Marjorie. Boy, she was on the phone calling all kinds of friends to tell them about his act of kindness. We then headed back up to the hospital for a while and then finally came home. Its hard for Mr. Jaggers to eat and he seems to get choked really easy.. even on water. Marjorie is very direct with him and I think it helps. He can talk a little but I find it hard to understand him. We all told him good night and came back here...

Scott had some time with

Fairway. She is kinda ill too but be cared for in the best way possible.

You guys all know, I am not a dog person. But this is a very gentle dog. She is a Grey Hound and the sweetest thing ever.

I don't know how long we are staying. The way the Dr is talking right now, he improved a lot through last night and he may get to go back to the Retirement Center. No one is sure of when his last moments will be but right now, we still have him and that time is very special to his kids and family. Its sad, and I know its breaking Scott's heart to see his father like this. Thank you guys for the emails you sent. I kept reading them on my phone from the hospital and it was nice to hear how so many of you have lifted him up in your prayers. And it helped.. so again.. THANK YOU from Scott and I both.

Well I have been sitting on the..

front porch enjoying this late fall Florida weather tonight. Its so calm and peaceful out there and feels so good. Its a bit cool but not too bad and today was just beautiful here. When we were crossing the bay, we put the windows down and let in the smell of that salty air and I knew I was home. I have lived here a ton of times through out the years and this is where I plan on coming back to. BTW... around here it looks more decorated for the holidays than what it does at home. I am going to try to get a video tommorow night, if we are here of it all. I cant really make this a social visit kind of trip but I do think he will drive me around some areas that are filled with lights and decorations.

Well.. believe it or not, I am going to try to go to bed and get some rest. I will talk to you guys as soon as I can.

Have a great Monday. I will keep you posted as much as possible.

xoxo

K Jaggers

YAWN..

Its super early.. I am barley awake.. Hell, I don't even think I have been asleep that long. I slept on the couch today because last night I put fresh sheets on my bed and I didn't want to get them dirty.

I got everything packed up last night and we are finishing up and rolling out the door.

Hope you guys have a great Sunday. I checked my phone and saw some really sweet emails about Scott's father. Thank you so much for thinking of him during this very difficult time.

I am pretty sure we are going straight to the hospital.. so that means I will have to clean up in the car.. which is always challenging. I doubt I will be back on here till late tonight and that's if I can get online at his father and step mothers house. If not, I will update you guys via my phone.

Husby says its time to close up the computer and get going.

10 hours to Florida... I am sleeping as long as I can in the car..

Sweet Dreams and also Good Morning.

K Jaggers

♥

Heading to FLORIDA in → 6 hours←..

Scott and I was out selling Swagger and found out his dad is in really bad shape. We are leaving for Florida at 6am. Its sad and I feel bad for Scott and for his step mom. But most of all his dad.

As you guys know I am running behind on everything. I won't be getting weekend notes up either. Just grab a sales paper and look at what sales are going on. Instead of blogging much tonight, I am busy packing... Lots and Lots to do before I get to bed. I am waiting on laundry now but I have most of my stuff packed. I think we are only going to be there a couple days. Really we are not sure. So much depends on his father. He is elderly with Parkinson's Disease and is having all kinds of serious problems. My grandmother as has the beginning stages of it and I have to be really careful what I say to her about him because I don't want to scare her.. and I have to talk to her tomorrow.. so yea.. that's another aspect that is upsetting.

We are in no way prepared for this trip. We just decided on it 5 hours ago. Scott wants to say goodbye to his father and that is understandable, so that's why we are going. With him doing much more at work now, we can't stay the entire week. We will be there for a few days ( I think ) and then if need be fly back later. I have a ton of questions right now.. he tried answering them the best he could.. but this is the type of situation.. when its hard because its not planned. Is that terrible. It seems I can't do anything that not written down on my calender. I am just having to wing it.. and wow is that hard. We just got home around 10 pm and I am cleaning, doing laundry, packing, leaving notes for the house sitter..

I was not happy with Scott last night.. and 2 of my girlfriends are having trouble tonight.. Is it in the water or what??? And we are all pretty close to each other. Scott and I are much better today. But it goes to show... life is hard. Its not easy.. its not the easy that defines us.. Its when we are a mess and in doing the best we can in the hardest of times is what defines us. I think all 3 of us girls will be just fine.. and with that said..

Back to getting things ready.. plus I want a hot bath.. So going to squeeze that in and finish up.. 6 am is going to come fast.. Clearly I will blog when I can.. I ask if you are reading this.. please keep my father in law - Mr. Jaggers - in your prayers. I think now.. the most important thing to do is keep him from any pain and leave this world when God and he are ready.

Love,

K Jaggers

♥

Long day ahead..

Slept in really late today. I have to get cleaned up and get things done before we have to leave. Scott is only working till 4 today so that gives me 2 hours. I slept really late today. I was so tired. Sleeping seems to be my only way to just drowned everything else out. So much going on right now.. I'm just taking it day by day, moment by moment. and not going to far ahead.

Ohh.. red box keeps dinging my credit card. Last night they got it for $50.00. I don't have any of the movies here so I don't know what the hell is going on. I did look them up online and they have a number that I can about it.. funny, a lot of people say this has happened to them too. I am going to call them and raise all kinds of hell and dispute the charges. Hopefully that will do it.

 I have the front door open and kids keep passing the window on their bikes. Its so cute!! Makes me think about Brittany and Jackson..

Well.. I have a lot to do..

Talk to you guys tonight.

Ohh. I have lots of new pictures of the kittys in their new homes and I will be posting them over the weekend. I am just running behind with so many post but bare with me.. I will get caught up! I have shopping to do, a long drive to make and won't be back till after 10pm.. so its going to be a very long night.

xoxo

K Jaggers

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Tired..

Today was just not the day I thought it would have been. I think some times God really likes testing me! Everything that is going on around here will sort itself out... at least I hope it will. Its been a super busy few days for me and I really am tired. I think I could go to bed and sleep for days. You guys know me.. I blog a lot but I haven't felt like it much the past couple of days. I will get back to normal on Monday.. I hope anyway..

Well tonight is my last night with..

Swagger or - Prince Edward -

I really am going to miss him.

I looooove his paws.

Is that not the cutest kitten ever!?

I still can't believe I am selling him.

But I think the home he is going home to will love him as much as I do. But it's not going to be easy handing him off tomorrow.

I know this is going to sound crazy but it seems like a lot of things I love is fading away. But.. I guess it can't really fade away can it. I think it always there in your heart and in your memories.

Anyway..

Look at what came in today.

The scoops for the sugar scrubs. That was fast huh!?

Scoops are cute huh!?

Here's the size..Perfect to hang with a ribbon around the jars.

I also got some essential oils..

Lavender and

Honey Almond.

Like I said fast.. and it was free shipping!

Well friends.. this night is over..

Sweet Dreams

K Jaggers

♥

The weekend is here!!

Its not such a busy today.. thankfully! Its been a day of phone calls.. Ferdinand is now known as OGGY and Swagger is now known as PRINCE EDWARD. Both sweet names! Oggy did well last night. She said he is eating well and acting happy! He went to the vet today and got a check out for a clean bill of health. He did have some fea residue on him she said.. and I bet that damn dog brought it in. So much for that flea killer working. But they didn't find any fleas thank goodness! I haven't had any problems with fleas but its possible with a dog that runs in and out that they might get one. Just be sure to check them..I have many times but I could have missed it!

I don't have many plans till tomorrow. I have to answer some emails today and get the house picked up a lot. I don't know what we are doing tonight. Probably a bunch of nothing. We need the break! And Saturday we have a long night ahead of us with delivering a kitten to its new home.

Well husby is here.. he got some gas on him and changing clothes.. going to say hi and will be back later to talk more!

xoxo

K Jaggers

♥

Sleepy with a headache..

I am not feeling too good tonight. I dozed off a while ago.. woke up with a headache and and still dealing with the pain. I am still having issues over Swagger. I woke Scott up out of a dead sleep and told him I was changing my mind. He got up and talked to me and reassured me it was best.. I left that conversation with tears streaming down my face. The plan was always to keep him.. so this is harder than any of the rest. I really wanted to call and check on Ferdinand ( Wow.. can't remember his new name! shit.. um.. I think its Ody or something like that! ). He warmed right up to her today and I felt sooooo good about it. She has five cats and from the pictures she showed me, they are healthy.. and her home is beautiful and set up for cats. So he will do just fine there. Swagger is my heart.. and its going to break Saturday when I hand him over. The ONLY reason I am going ahead and selling him is he would have to be fixed and just be a house cat or I would have to get him a female of his own and keep him separated from his mom and Willow. So I know its best but I can't tell you how sad it makes me to sell him. However, there is a really happy woman about 2 hours away who is getting a new kitty for Christmas. Funny.. her husband is in the car business. We talked for a while and it seems like Scott and him are a lot a like..and he just got an puppy too.. English Bulldog. I do have a couple of questions I want to ask him tomorrow, but I think they will give this kitten a great home. Its just sad.. but I am hoping that once it's over.. I will be not be so sad. I am sure the ride home will be quiet. Sigh.. this is hard guys.. I mean it.. hard. He is sound asleep on my lap right now and I promise you, till Saturday we will be joined at the hip!

I am sorry D.T. for not getting an email out.. Its been really busy around here and I will try tomorrow to get it done! I start it.. then something happens and I have to stop. Just wanted you to know, I am thinking of you and hope your ok. I'm not..

I also have other emails to send too. Please be patient.. its been crazy around here. I have been really busy with selling the kittens all week long. I didn't prepare as I should have and the next litter will be totally different. Totally.. I think with the Holiday season, its just super busy around here. We are going to have a houseful for Christmas so I am trying to get a lot done.

I am off to bed. Also I am sorry for skipping the Married Life post. I had so much going on and I just didn't get to it.. but I did post the other surprise one this week with the top 5 things you should look for in a partner! Check it out!

To bed I go.. WITH SWAGGER.

K Jaggers

♥

And then were NONE

Well just a few minutes ago I sold my last kitten. I don't mean the white one either... I mean the white one was first and then I was offered a great deal for Swagger and now I am kitty free. I will keep Swagger till Saturday because we are meeting them 1/2 way and that's an hour and a half drive for each of us. I have to admit, its hard selling him. I really didn't want to but a male from this litter will be hard to have in a cattery. He cant breed with his mom or sister and I would have to buy him his own female.. so I know its best - business wise -its best to let him go into another loving home. In this business of raising cats, the hardest part is not the up keep or expenses ( and they are high ) or any of that.. its saying goodbye to them. I love every kitten that comes from my home so much. My heart just keeps growing and growing. I can't tell you how much having this business and filled my life with joy. I can't think of any other job on the planet that would be better. This is where my heart is at. And my heart is spread all over North Carolina now. All over.. I will check on them from time to time so its important that I have a good relationship with the new owners. If you just bought a cat from me and reading this.. Thank you so much. Its more than my pleasure to bring these babies to world so they can love you as much you will love them. Also I have all your emails and will be letting you guys all know when we have another litter. In most cases you will get first choice if you want another one. So keep that in mind!

Scott is coming home early tonight and we are just going to lay back. I am skipping the married life post tonight and will have it up in a couple days. I want to spend time with my husband and my cats and just want to relax tonight.

I chat more later tonight before bed.

xoxo

K Jaggers

♥

Busy day..

Its been a looong day. I did a lot of shopping today. I left about 1 pm, got back about 4. Had lunch and shopped online. Waited on Scott to get home and got about 10 minutes with him before we were both back in our cars heading in different directions. I took off to Office Max and the dollar store. I got home around 930 and he rolled in about 10. Got 30 minutes with him before he was in the shower and bed. I don't particularly like long days like this. My body is not made for long days. And I miss my husband, but I am thankful I didn't waste my time today. I actually accomplished a lot.

Right now I am uploading a video that will be up before this post.. I will add a link at the bottom of this one too. If you are going to be making any of the homemade gifts I have been talking about, then you will probably want to watch it!! It will help if you want to follow along! I bought for a lot today.. Just do what you are comfortable with! The biggest expense, is the containers..and that's not much, so find nice ones!

While I was buying this jars I was in the glasses isle, and  I ended up..

buying some new glasses. Scott had been complaining that a lot of the glasses were chipped and he has been just throwing them away.. it didn't bother me.. I either use a coffee up or a plastic throw away cup. I like plastic but Scott likes glass. So does my mom. Since she is coming, I thought it would be the perfect time to get some more! 

And guess who loved the boxes!!

The boys! 

Mr. Ferdinand 

Swagger

I love his look here

Playtime!

He's so freaking cute! It looks big here but hes not that big! 

I think he looks like his daddy in so many ways. 

I love these little guys. Gosh.. how blessed am I to have been able to have such a great litter of kittens. 

Beautiful... Absolutely  Beautiful

Here is the things I got for any of you who couldn't watch the video.. Here is a very fast rundown of it all.

Little 10oz jars for the sugar scrub for $ 2.00 each at Walmart. These were in the kitchen gadgets isle. 

Half pint mason jars for spiced salts and mixes, found at Walmart for $3.95. Found in canning isle.

Big Mason Jars $ 1.00 each and I got these at that price because the box was tore up and one was broken. Might be a few $ more if you have to buy the box. I think it's $ 10.00. Found in canning isle.

Tins for cookies found at Walmart for $ 3.00 each. These were back in the garden center that has been converted to the Christmas area. 

More little plastic jar found at Every thing's a dollar.. Probably use for more sugar scrubs. 

Also got this plastic canister to see if a muffin mix will fit in it.. and if it does, I will get more. 

Cute Christmas coffee cups $ 1.00 at Every thing's a Dollar for cake in a mug. 

In the video I also talked about our Christmas cards for this year.. 

Here is what we are doing.. 

I found these at the photo counter at Walgreens for $ 5.99 - 12 cards -

I am adding the Christmas tree picture of Scott and I to the front.. With Walgreens right now, on Tuesday you can get 4 x 6 prints for $ .10 a piece!! So by Tuesday these will all be done and in the mail on Wednesday! 

I wanted to make these extra special so I went to Office Max and had a picture " rounded ", printed on sticker paper.. which took about 30 minutes.. and look what I got!!

Ha!! My beautiful Giovanni!! 

I also got this Fiskars Circle cutter..

And here is the inside the card!!

Ohhh.. and those sheets were $ 2.00 for 6 sheets.. The circle cutter was $ 10.00 and now I have the card I want!! Well, when I get our picture in it, I will!!

Got some ribbon from Walmart and Every thing's a Dollar.. 

both places it was only $1.00.. I got 6.. and will need more. 

I also picked up 10 of these bags at .75 each for the sugar scrubs. You use tissue paper too if you want to do it cheaper but you also don't have to wrap them.. A pretty bow will do it! 

Also I ordered the wood scoops that I am attaching to the sugar scrub jars HERE. They were $ 7.95 for 10. Great deal! Tie them on with a pretty ribbon and its a great gift! 

Here's the video link..

Home made gifts video!! - Supplies -

Have a a great Thursday. I have to get to bed.. I am having a lady over to check out the kittens tomorrow so I have to pick the house and get them ready! I love them and breeding and raising cats is amazing.. I get sad to see them go. I think this might just be the right house for Ferdinand. Its an older couple with no kids.. just cats. He needs a very low impact, quiet, easy going house. He is who I am worried about most. He is starting to become more confident but one set back could take months to over come. I walked in today and scared him and he ran straight under the couch! So I got him out and let him he was safe. So we will see how tomorrow goes. I turned down 4 people today on him. They had young children and I just don't feel that's the right home for him. I know many of you are reading this blog from the ad and I am sorry if I said no to you. I don't mean to offend or hurt anyone. But I know his personality better than anyone else and you wouldn't like it either. He would hide all the time. I am sure a child wouldn't like that either. All my kittens were extremely out going but he is different. He was the biggest but he was scared of his own shadow. Scott and I have worked with him as much as possible could and like I said.. he is JUST starting to become a little more confident. I am just thinking of what's best for him and also what's best for you family too. Hope you understand. Also if any of you guys like the blog, hang around!! I don't allow comments but you can always shoot me an email to 

kishajaggers@aol.com

Talk to you guys tomorrow..

Sweet Dreams

K Jaggers

♥