February 13, 2024

The Adventures of Periwinkle and Stinky

 


Periwinkle paced nervously by the Teleportation Tunnel.  She hoped Stinky didn't mind the mish-mash of activities she had planned for today.   She didn't have long to wait because the Teleportation Tunnel began to shake and, with the familiar WOOSH, out popped Stinky into her waiting paws.  They spent some time whisker kissing and paw patting and then he asked what she had planned.  "Well, we're doing a few different things today since there are three separate events to celebrate," said Periwinkle.

She handed Stinky a bow tie and he jumped up and down and asked if they were going to Mardi Gras.

"I wish we could but we have a few other things to do so Mom bought us some beignets from a local bakery for a snack while we reminisce about our Adventures in New Orleans.   Click HERE and HERE if you missed those Adventures


The two tabbies chatted and laughed as they remembered their other adventures...


Just when they thought they were done, Periwinkle's Mom brought out a plate of hot cross buns. Stinky looked a bit confused so Periwinkle explained, "Hot Cross Buns are a Lenten tradition. They are symbolic of this significant day in the Christian faith when Jesus was crucified. Each bun is decorated with a cross made from flour paste, which represents the cross on which Christ died. The spices in hot cross buns are said to represent the spices that were used to embalm Christ after his death."  Stinky wasn't so sure about the embalming spices but gave them a try.  "These are dee-lish especially warmed up with butter like your Mom made them for us."   Periwinkle was glad he liked them but told him there was a lot more to come.

Sounding a bit like an infomercial, Periwinkle said "But wait...there's More!"  She handed Stinky a party hat.  Confused, he put it on but wondered what they were celebrating.

"Mom was such a slacker and forgot to post a party for Reesie on our blog last week so I thought we could celebrate today." Stinky agreed that it was a great idea.

Of course, there were her favorite soft treats...
and a tuna cake...

and the required birthday hat...



As soon as they finished their birthday cake, Periwinkle handed Stinky a change of clothes.  He giggled and hugged her and said he was happy she remembered that the next day was Valentine's Day.

"I wrote you a love letter" said Stinky


Periwinkle blushed and told him how much she liked his love letter.  "I wrote one too" she said.
The two hugged, whisker kissed and held paws until it was time for Stinky to leave.  He took home a piece of cake for his Mom and fursibs and entered the Teleportation Tunnel and with a whisker kiss and a WOOSH, headed home.











19 comments:

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...

Happy birthday, Reesie!

easyweimaraner said...

happy belated birthday sweet girl... and a happy mardi gras... are there leftovers from that buns?

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Happy Lots of things!!

Happy Birthday, Reesie!!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Happy Ash Wednesday...wait are we supposed to be happy on Ash Wednesday??

Happy Valentine's Day!

You two has a lot of fun, and your 'love letters' are precious!

Lynn and Precious said...

This makes for a "happy" post. Birthday celebration, Mardi Gras, and tomorrow Valentines!

Sasha said...

Happy birthday from Sasha. We enjoy your blog.

Kitties Blue said...

Wow, those love letters were amazing. Almost brought tears to Mom’s eyes. Happy birthday to Reesie. Mom wants some of the beignets. They look amazing. Stinky thanks Periwinkle for the wonderful noms and opportunity to reminisce. Sawyer sends Noelle oodles of love and whisker kisses. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh

My Mind's Eye said...

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!!
Stinky and Periwinkle, what beautiful love letters and such a beautiful card you shared with us
Hugs Cecilia

My Mind's Eye said...

PS and Happy Birthday Reesie

da tabbies o trout towne said...

P and S…yur letterz oh lovez bee de best💙💙💚💚
peepulz shuld bee az nice two each other~~~~ any way,
we R N joyin thiz add venturez two day and liked lurnin
bout hot crozz bunz. de gurl asked what eye waz givin
up for lent and eye said burd 😼 and reesie…if a dee layed
birth day pawtee meenz gettin a tuna cake like that, we
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carol l mckenna said...

Happy Birthday, Reesie ~ hugs,

Happy Fat Tuesday ~ Beignets ~ yum ~ Happy Valentine's Day `

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

The Oceanside Animals said...

Charlee: "Happy belated birthday, Reesie!"
Java Bean: "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
Chaplin: "Many happy returns!"
Oona: "Happy Mardi Gras!"
Lulu: "And happy impending Valentine's Day, too!"

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh what fun! Happy Birthday beautiful Reesie!

messymimi said...

There's lots of celebrating here in south Louisiana, only some people are sad Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday are on the same day.

I'm glad you got to celebrate it all and wish Reesie many happy returns of the day!

Susan from Bucks County said...

Happy Birthday Reese!
Happy Valentines to all the Kitties!

pilch92 said...

You two are so romantic. Very sweet letters. Happy Birthday Reese. XO

Katie Isabella said...

Happy Birthday, Reesie.

And Periwinkle, you did an outstanding job of explaining h=Hot Cross Buns. Thank you. I wish I had been there to ask for one for my Mom. Thank you again, sweet Periwinkle. Mom and I love both you and Sawyer.
Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow. My mommy said *I* am her date. All ready, wearing a Tuxedo!

catladymac said...

Glad you two were able to help Reesie celebrate her Purrthday !

meowmeowmans said...

That was so much fun. Happy Birthday, Reesie!

Pam and Teddy said...

Happy Birthday Reesie and Happy Valentine's Day to our favorite travelers who took time out to celebrate their special friendship on Valentine's Day!!

Hugs, Teddy and Mom too