Hey, Ryan, look its not about animals!

I got a few little projects done this weekend.

There was another heartshaped hole in this cabinet but the squirrels chewed it out because there was birdseed in there.

So I had Gregg make a cut out to cover it.

I painted it and stuck it on, I think it looks pretty good.

Then I redecorated the wreaths on either side of the front door with fallish stuff.

Did you noticed I painted meezers on everything?
See, my life is not consumed by catses.

Caged and Confused

I took Skye and Squeak out on the porch this afternoon to see how they'd like it.

Skye thinks the flowers go well with her gray fur.
Squeak thinks there might be something interesting in the box labled "kat fud".
(It's Solomon's-he can't spell)
Rockin chairs are cool.
Hm.....how do I get out? Do I want out?

Ok, not fair!

Tenussey Heer We Come!

We wuz on the puter chekin the kitty blog en we fownd out big sistr Cawy wants us to com to Tennneessseee to her hous. So we gots sum stampses and maked a tickit en got in the snale male box. That mael guy shuld bee heer anee minit.

Duz big brudder Rien nose aboot dis? We shud be der in a cuppel of few times.

Mia's

This sweetie is Blu Skye ("Blue skies smilin' at me...") She is a blue point himalayan.








This is Squeak (for the noise he makes most often). He is a cream point himalayan.

Everybody is in a rowdy mood this afternoon.

Bless you child.

Puff Clouds

Mia's babies look like little fluffy clouds.
They still don't have names.
Grant wants to name them Cumulus and Nimbus.
I don't even know if I spelled that right.
They are getting around pretty well now. They have teeth so I made them a box today with food water and kitty litter in it.

New Link

If you check out my links there is a new one for Cat Whispers. This is going to be my new site to send customers who want to look at pictures of kittens that are available.

Cheri

Bursprizes!!!

I haven't done many, if any posts about Mia. She came to us several years ago from Gregg's cousin Mike Hammond. She is a pure bred Persian. You can see she is solid white, she has powder blue eyes. She has purrfect hearing which is unusual in a white cat. I had to go look up her birthday-she was born 3-1-96. She turned 12 years old this year.

She is quiet for the most part. She tries to get along with everybody. She took over my babies when I first started with the Siamese cats. Solomon, Sheba and Weezer were all cared for by her. She doesn't like strangers and usually only comes to Gregg or I. She hides most of the time people don't even know she's around.

When I first got Solomon, I thought it would be good for her to have one last litter of kittens, she had had two babies years ago from Sylvester, but she never got pregnant with Solomon. Mia, I thought, is too old to have kittens. So her life changed, she started wanting outside sometimes and we let her go as our yard is secluded, she had a great time getting dirty and she became much more bold and friendly.

She also is great buddys with Weezer and liked to be in his cage with him. She looked so good from having been outside! She even put on a little weight! I had brought Mia in and bathed her-she's white, she gets lots of baths and is an easy kitty to bathe. She wanted in with Weezer so we put her in the cage. Oddly she slept in the litterbox. And stayed in the litterbox all night. The next morning I was getting ready for work and checking everybody for food and water and I heard kittens crying. At this point the Siamese babies were all in 0ur room and bathroom and hadn't started wandering around the house. I followed the sound thinking somebody had gotten away from the moms and couldn't find the way back.

The sound took me to Weezer's cage and Mia. I saw babies in the litterbox! I freaked, thats a dangerous place for little ones. The litter is very absorbant and.... ew! I hollered at Gregg to get up because I had to get to work and he was going to have to take care of them. He got them out and cleaned up and in a proper basket. She is doing fine as is happy, happy, happy. She had two fluffy babies, not sure if boys or girls yet. The white one seems to be solid white, it may have a tiny dark spot on its upper lip, I'm not sure if its permanent yet. The other seems to be a sealpoint. They look like they will have long hair.

These kittens are so much quieter than the Siamese babies! There purrsonalities are definitely different.

Two chubby sweet babies!
What a delightful surprise. The more I get involved with cat breeding and raising kittens the more I realize I have a lot to learn. I had no idea that this was possible, I'm a little embarrased that Mia got pregnant at her advanced age, but I am so thankful for the kittens. Mia is ok and very happy.

I'm still working on names for these two. Carrie helped with the last two litters, their names are from the Skippyjon Jones books. The darker kitten is bound to remind us of Hershey (Hershey' Southern Kiss), Hershey was Mias companion, he was a sealpoint Himalayan. I always loved Hershey's name. I'm not sure if these kitties are boys or girls yet, maybe Frosty, Divinity, Mallow or Dovey for the white kitty. Something white and sweet. Something dark and sweet for the other. Cheri's World Famous Chocolate Chip? Ultimate Brownie? Anybody got ideas?

Don't worry we'll make more.

Out of all those kitties, we have two sweet little girls left. This is Melody and Moon.

















But never fear more are on the way. Due to rather poor planning on our part, but no problem, we are delighted they are here safe and sound.

Here are Lily's next batch. The boys are Mr. Fuzzypants, Mr. Fluffernutter and Mr. Cocopugs. And the girls are Jilly Boo and June Bug. These names were pilfered from my new favorite children's book; Skippyjon Jones.



Watch for more posts about Sheba's new crew! We haven't had the energy to get photos yet!

ACTION!!!

Living with a housefull of Meezers is pretty interesting, and loud.





Somebody is usually into something they shouldn't be.







King of the cat tree is a favorite game.


Watch your tummy!



















Mom's just get run over and taken for granted. I

Shhhhhh we're getting sleepy!

Jaz

This is Jaz. She is the first kitty we ever rescued. She was on her way to "the pound" when my co-workers and I were given a chance to save her and her sisters. I got the prettiest one.

She was not, however the best behaved one. Jaz had a mind of her own. She could open cabinets, and dresser drawers. She liked to climb Gregg's dresser and, while hanging on with one paw, throw all his boxers on the floor with the other. She preferred the dog's food. She loved ice cream and pizza, she would steal your food too. She'd climb out your arm to get to your spoon.

Jaz loved me the most, I think. She would sleep on my head and knead her claws in my scalp. We had a routine when I'd come home. She'd run to me, jump up on her hind legs and reach to be picked up. I'd rub my nose on hers and she'd lick mine. Once when we'd been gone a few days, she was so excited to see me, she bit my nose. That was interesting to explain at work the next day.

Jaz passed away yesterday. She went slowly, but peacefully. We had lots of time to hold her and remember. She had always loved having her nose rubbed, Carrie would oblige this with brightly colored markers. She was buried next to Hershey with a bright pink nose.

Bye Jazzy-you were a trip.

Chick Magnet

This is my favorite photo from the festivities surrounding Carrie and Ryan's wedding. We were at "Ryan's" Friday night for rehersal dinner and of course the kids were the main entertainment. Evan Reeves is my neice Joy's baby. We will save this picture for all eternity and harass him with it for years to come.

For Gregg's wedding pics go to his blog and click on the link.

Growing Up

This is Melody. She is Lily's Chocolate girl. She's a real sweetie and likes to be sung too. Her favorite song is "In My Heart There Rings a Melody".

Sparrow is a little lonely these days. His sister and best buddy went to her new home this week. He is the last of Myrrh's kids. He is trying now to fit in with the babies. He is getting to be a big boy and is every bit as sweet and handsome as his dad.

Corie likes helping make the bed! She likes playing with Grant too. She is very intense and will "chatter" when really excited. She is Lily's girl and as beautiful as her mom. (Sorry for the "red eye" my editing skill are not too good". She went to school with us and really loved the kids. They all passed her around and she had a great time.

Sao Fang, Sheba's boy is sleepy. I woke him up to get his picture. He is planning on going to live with two little boys in South Carolina. He's a sweet guy who likes to get in the tub when I'm done with a shower. He is not a bit afraid of water.

More Kittens?

I know its hard to believe...another post about kittens. Here is Sheba's crew. One boy, "Sao Fang" and 3 girls, "Beryl, Jewell & Moon.

Siamese Twins (no they are not attached)

It doesn't pay to not fold the clothes right away around here.
Sheba is bad about bringing her little ones in here with the big kids.

Baby blue eyes.

Three of the kittens are gone now. Two boys and a girl. That leaves 7 of the big kids. It is hard to see them go, hard for us and the mommas but they have found really nice homes.

Sheba's baby's have teeth now so will start them on solid food today. That is always a big step.

The big kittens look soooo big now, its hard to realize they are still babys too.

Funny

Out and About

After much discussion and various trial arrangements, the kittens moved out of the big box. In other words Lily won. She kept moving the kittens various places, the worst of which was inside our box spring. The box spring has been repaired so she can't get in it now. Here are a few of the kids with Myrrh on the dog pillow.
King of the Cat Tree is a favorite game. This cat tree belonged to Grandma White or Aunt Dottie and was handed down to me. Crazy cat ladies run in the family.

Here's exploring time.

How many kittens can you get in a basket? Never all of them.

Lily is monitoring the wrestling match.

"Ooh a hanks! I bet I can kill it."

"Ok, how does this thing work?

Hm, Grandma Sheba is lookin kinda wide in the saddle bags!