Jonah's Amazing Paintings

All artwork by Jonah Losell

Sadie Losell (RIP) 1992-2009

Hello dear friends,

Some of you may have been aware that our lovely cat Sadie was not well these last fews months. Initially we thought it was bad tooth decay but eventually a Vet confirmed that she had a very large tumor, growing under her chin. Due to her old age (80 in human years) it was determined that she was too old for surgery or a biopsy and that not much could be done for her. Lucy and I did everything we could, giving her two courses of antibiotics and filling her with love and tuna, to ease the pain and help her quality of life. Sadly, as the tumor grew, Sadie lost her ability to eat and drink and despite being incredibly social and fighting hard, we determined it was time for her to go. She was not in distress and went peacefully yesterday, Valentines Day at 12:47pm in the care of a local vet.

Below are some pictures of her over the last few years. She was a wonderful friend and companion. I'm glad she had the chance to meet jonah and she loved him to bits. I would describe Sadie as a real character, fiercely independent but very affectionate, fickle but funny, always up for a picture and very social. Sadie had a lust for life, was kind to her brother Bumper and went out of her way to be gentle to Jonah. She was my first cat and purred by my side through many ups and downs. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Sadie is in a better place now and will be a welcomed addition to the great choir invisible. No doubt Bumper was there with his wise old face, scanning for her arrival at the big gate in the sky, waiting to walk with her to the catnip fields.

May you rest in peace sweet Sadie cat.

This one is for Geela

This is just a very quick little post to brighten up the day of a few certain special ladies. Last time Nana ventured north to Pangnirtung, she was able to get me an original Inuit style parka made by the very talented and wonderful Geela Maniapik, my honorary Inuit Grandmother. Although it took my Dad along time to get me to put the thing on without freaking out and rest long enough for the picture, it was definitely worth the wait. The parka doesn't quite fit me yet but at the rate I'm growing, I imagine it will be snug just in time for spring.

Thanks again Geela, xoxox

Jonah Django

The February Blahs turns to Ahhh!

Greetings Snow People,

Well February the Cruel is here, the dreaded month of snow, slush and salt and more snow. It is also the time of seasonal depression, empty bank accounts, colds, sniffles and wanting to stay in bed ALL day!

Our dear family has not been immune to the many viruses lurking about. Between Sadie and her gum decay, Ma and Pa with their colds and me with a cough, our house has been TYLENOL central. We remain however, steadfast and sporting immune building tinctures, knowing that these sinus conditions too shall clear.

In an effort to keep up moral both Mom and Dad have taken up full-time hobbies. Mom is doing a sewing class and putting her new machine to good use while Dad is busy teaching himself how to play the guitar. Meanwhile, I'm keeping up with my reading, learning new words and playing with my CHOO-CHOO train.



SOME UPDATES

TWO TEETH LEFT?

I know I've been going on and on about my horrible teething but it looks like I'm in the home stretch with only two more to go! If you count two back from your top teeth, it those buggers that are coming in. It's been sheer hell and I'm not sure why it's taking so long but I suppose it's just the way the tooth breaks through! I really hope that I have them all just in time for my birthday.


Everybody is MAMA

So this is kinda funny. As you all know, I'm really getting very comfortable talking and learning new words. One of my very first words was MAMA. Now it seems that MAMA is my catch all phrase. Dad finds this hilarious and even when reminded who he is, I just like to call him MAMA too.


And speaking of yo MAMA

Last weekend, Nana Emily came to stay over for a visit. It was great as always to see her and hang out although I was still a bit sick. We were goofing around with the camera and she caught this really nice picture of both of us!



24 Days and counting...

So by the end of the month, I will be shedding the baby act and entering into full on toddlerhood. We haven't got the invites out yet but Mom and Dad vow to send them out this weekend. Again it will be on Saturday, Feb.28th at our house from 4-6pm. It's an open house and there will be light refreshments and a mini-jam session.

Hope to see you then :)

Peace and warmth to you all

Jonah