Caturday Cat Art

 Today is our Daddy's birthday.  It's hard to believe it is the 7th one he's having in Heaven and we miss him a lot.  We know he's celebrating with all of our Angels, especially Angel Raz,  Angel Ellie, and Angel Allie.  Noelle and Reesie never knew him but we know they would love him and he would love them.  On Tuesday Santa will come on the fire truck. That's a great way to celebrate Daddy's birthday since he loved this event in our little city.

We're joining Athena's Caturday Art Blog Hop

See more Caturday Cat Art HERE.

Friendly Fill-ins and Flashback Friday

 Many thanks to Ann from Zoolatry for updating our Christmas Header!

We're pawticipating in Friendly Fill-ins sponsored by Four Legged Furballs and 15 and Meowing.

We're taking turns today.  Reesie, Mom, Noelle and Mom again.

1. Napping____, enjoying treats____ and _trying not to be naughty are on my to-do list this month.

2. If I hear ____Santa Baby______ one more time I will scream.

3. All I want for Christmas is _for Sawyer to be seizure-free___.

4. Real Christmas tree (not fake scent stuff)_ is my favorite holiday scent.

Today is also Flashback Friday hosted by  Fivesibes

Angel Allie sure had a great time wrapping our Secret Paw gifts!

Poetic Thankful Thursday

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

Today's photo prompt is 

The Man and his Dog

They say we look like our pets

This is the best one yet.

They are totally in sync

Best friends forever we think!

Today is also Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

We are THANKFUL Mom was one of THREE first commenters on the Tuesday Teaser and won us this pawsome Badge!

Wordless Wednesday

 

The Adventures of Periwinkle and Stinky

 

Periwinkle couldn't wait for Stinky's arrival.  She hoped he would like what she had planned.  She knew that, now that Thanksgiving was over, it was impawtent to behave since Santa would be paying extra attention to what they did.  She hoped Stinky wouldn't climb on anything or do anything to make Santa unhappy.  While she was deep in thought, the Tunnel began to shake and she caught Stinky just in time.  The two spent time paw patting and whisker kissing and remembering the fabulous Pre-Thanksgiving celebration Stinky prepared the previous week.  (If you missed it, click HERE) 

Soon, Stinky asked what the plan for the day was.  He was pretty sure he had an idea since there were boxes of Christmas decorations everywhere.  He asked, "Are we helping your Mom decorate?"  Periwinkle giggled and said she knew he would figure it out.  The two set right out to work.  Suddenly Stinky gasped and called for Periwinkle.  He shouted out, "Periwinkle, someone broke your Christmas trees."

Periwinkle replied, "Silly boy, those are artificial trees. Mom puts them up early, and real trees don't last very long here in Florida." Stinky sighed with relief, afraid she would think he had broken the trees.

Stinky went to the garage and brought in the box with garlands...

Reesie was snoopervising while they worked...

They opened the box with tree ornaments and started to decorate.  They laughed, sang Christmas carols and whisker kissed while they worked.

Stinky dove into the box with poinsettia plants.  Periwinkle remarked on how handsome he looked and reminded him to caution their friends that these were fake and real ones were deadly to cats.  Stinky agreed that was impawtent.

Stinky jumped up onto the entertainment center and (after rolling her eyes because she knew he couldn't resist) Periwinkle joined him.

"We need to get this decorated with the little houses" said Stinky.  Periwinkle agreed and they started to set things up.

They were pleased with the way it turned out.

The two sat on the loveseat to take a break.  

The tabbies also talked about the fact that today was Giving Tuesday and that it would be great to donate to your favorite rescue,

Periwinkle went on to say "Giving Tuesday started in 2012 and is a day where people can either donate, volunteer or help a neighbor.  Even sharing a smile with a stranger is giving". Today, she told him, they were going to share some rescues and shelters that their pals might want to help out.   "There are so many worthy places" said Stinky.  Periwinkle said that she made a list of some of the shelters and rescues that friends who won comment-a-thons had suggested.   "Great idea!" he replied.

"First, let's share the site for our pals at PAWS in CT. Most of you know our friends at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life. Their blog features lots of adoptable kitties. Of course, as Tabby Cats, we have to share Tabby's Place!  You can donate or you can Sponsor a cat waiting for adoption. Alley Cat Allies would be another good choice.  They do a lot to help feral cat colonies.Our buddy Teddy was adopted from Fauquier SPCA.  My brofur Angel Raz came from Space Coast Feline Network."  Stinky agreed there were lots of options.  

It was almost time for Stinky to head home so the two decided to have a snack on the deck since the weather was so nice.

After their snack, Stinky spent some time visiting with Periwinkle's fursibs and Mom.  Of course, they took a few minutes to whisker kiss, and paw pat before Stinky had to leave.  Periwinkle reminded him that he needed to behave since Santa was watching.  Stinky promised to do his best.  With a whisker kiss and a WOOSH, he started his journey home.

Monday Sparks

 Even though McGuffy's reader is taking a break, we are continuing our Monday Sparks posts!  From the original Sparks posts:

Welcome to Sparks. Many years ago, it was my intent to post an inspirational thought each Monday. It would be my weekly meditation, and perhaps feed other people's spirit as well. Life got busy, and this fell by the wayside. Now, I feel a strong need to bring this feature back. 
The negative energy in the world has become thick and oppressive. Social media has become a part of this dark, negative storm. There is an obvious universal need for more positive energy and peace. And, we can all be part of this affirmative change. 
I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!
I hope you will join us. Please link up a positive quote, thought, poem, or verse. The badge and code can be found in my sidebar. Add the badge to your post to invite others. The more, the merrier. I welcome your thoughts. Peace.

Floridaversary Sunday Selfies

 

Today is a special day for our Mom....it's her 25th Floridaversary.   25 years ago she arrived here driving the Friends FurEver van, Dad was driving the U-Haul and pulling Mom's Miata.  She had our sweet Angels Baschert, Sniffie, Cory and Tamir in the van with her and Dad had her Eskie dog, Katie, with him.    

Happy Floridaversary Mom!!!

We're pawticipating in The Cat on My Head's Sunday Selfies today with our card for our Mom.

Caturday Cat Art

 We hope you don't mind one more photo of Angel Raz and the big turkey.  This was from his first Thanksgiving with us. 

This week, we made our artwork using the Painnt app. We used the Ridge effect, and we like the way it shows his handsome tabby stripes!

We're joining Athena's Caturday Art Blog Hop

See more Caturday Cat Art HERE.

Friendly Fill-ins and Pet Photo Fails

 We're pawticipating in Friendly Fill-ins sponsored by Four Legged Furballs and 15 and Meowing.

We're taking turns.  Mom, Periwinkle, Noelle and Reesie.

1. I already know what I am going to get __The girlz________ for Christmas.

2. I have no idea what to get __Stinky___ for Christmas.

3. _Becoming a Florida Furkid __ is my earliest Christmas memory.

4. My house __looks like Santa's workshop___ during the Christmas season.

We're also participating in Pet Photo Fails hosted by Mudpie from Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows!

 

This is a Failed Flashback of Angel Ellie checking the ads for Black Friday shopping!  It could be a lot clearer!

Thanksgiving Poetic Thankful Thursday

 

Today is also Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

Today's photo prompt is

Thankful

We're thankful we don't live here

Walking outside causes us to fear

We wouldn't like to be so high

You can almost touch the sky.

Today is also Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

We're THANKFUL Mom was one of three firsties on the Tuesday Teaser.  Isn't this a pawsome badge she won us?

Of course, non of us would do this...

We're THANKFUL for our loving home, our friends and for Turkey  Fancy Feast!