Happy Birthday to Me!

I am 16 today! Whoooo Hooooo!

I am old enough to drive! But they didn't buy me a car. Mom says I am too short to reach the pedals or the wheel. Oh well. I did get some great toys though!

I got a fuzzy blue octopus and a purple mouse! And I got some special birthday food! It was chicken in grave with brown rice and greens. Very Yummy!

Mom has been taking pictures. She will post them later.

Long Time No Post

Yeah, I know, I haven't written anything in a long time. Hey, with all the napping, eating and playing who has time to write?

Did you hear the news? Mom works from home now! It is the greatest thing that has ever happened!!! She is now inches away from me every day! I missed her so much when she would go to work and now I don't have to.

My bed is right behind her chair and I can meow at her whenever I want. And if I really want her attention I jump onto the arm of her recliner which is beside her desk and tap her on the arm. Yes, I tap her arm. I don't want to be rude and just yell at her!

Usually I just tap her because I want to be petted but sometimes I have to let her know that Dad hasn't gotten out of bed and fed me yet. She loves that because then she gets to go wake up Dad and tell him to feed me because I am driving her nuts. heehee

In the afternoons I like to lounge on Mom's art desk. It is on her other side. I have a really great view of her work from there.

Plus, she tends to leave art supplies out and they make great toys! She was going to use this strip of leather in a project....it's mine now! I have learned that if you chew or slobber on something they let you keep it! haha

And here is a "did you know"....Did you know that I turn 16 on August 10? You still have time to shop!

The weather is turning nice again and that can only mean one thing....Mom is spending more time outside and less time inside with me.

It is nice and sunny today so they are working on the deck. Dad built a roof over part of it and Mom is helping. I am supervising through the glass door.

Every time Mom looks my way I give her my "I am not happy with you" look.

Here is my "I am REALLY not happy" look. Actually, I am looking into the sun so I have to squint a bit but I really am NOT happy!

I must admit though, Dad does really good work. His deck cover is turning out great and today they are putting up a ceiling fan. I just wish they would let me go out and see it up close (I keep trying to slip out there) but Mom says that is a definite NO NO.

Why on earth does Mom insist on taking my picture while I am sleeping? Sheesh! Can't a body have even one moment of peace?!


Mom and Dad went away to the coast. They left the beast and I home all alone. Thankfully he left me alone and Mom came home to an unscared face. Kitty hasn't been too bad lately. I think it is because he is so fat! He just lays around, the bum!!!! Mom and Dad have even renamed him.....Kitty Kong. HaHa

I will have to see if Mom has a picture I can share. :-)

Happy Easter!

Ok, I am a day late but I was busy playing and sleeping all day yesterday!

That bunny really loves me! I made sure the beast didn't chase him or eat him so he left me a basket full of goodies!

I could hardly wait to dive in! I got the best litte cotton bag full of catnip....LOVE that stuff!!!!!!

AND an adorable little bunny to snuggle with.

Thank You Easter Bunny!

My Mom went away!

Mom went to visit Grandma for Christmas and left me home alone with the Beast!



I wanted her to feel guilty so I sent her this email...

It worked, she felt very guilty! She has been hugging me and kissing me and spoiling me rotten since she got home last night. She even let me have some of her cheese burger last night.

And she thinks she is the one in charge. heehee

Look, I'm a STAR!

Mom had this made for me, cool huh?!

Ok, the big news...... I went to the doctor last week for my regular blood work. The doctor called the next day and told my parents that my blood has never looked better.

He said whatever they are doing to keep doing it, I am a very healthy boy!

Mom told him that spoiling me rotten is obviously the best medicine! I sure do love her!!!!

I'm 15!

Ok, so I turned 15 a month ago but I am still 15!!!!

Mom bought me presents (of course)!

I got this adorable mouse. He smells so yummy, just like catnip. Yum!

And a cool butterfly that makes a crinkly sound when I play with it but she didn't take it's picture.

I had a wonderful time. We played and cuddled and played some more. Mom topped off my day with some special treats. They are crunchy on the outside and chewy beef or chicken on the inside. Theses things are awesome!!!! I could eat them everyday! But Mom says they are only for once in a while. I guess she knows best but I really don't agree.

The days have been unseasonly hot here lately. It went up into the mid 90's this week. For someone who has to always wear a fur coat, this can be a bit unbearable at times.

Don't get me wrong, Dad has air conditioning so I can stay cool, but sometimes that just isn't enough.

That is when I relax on my favorite spot....the fireplace hearth. Those bricks stay so nice and cool. I hop up onto the hearth, lay down and let out a sigh of relief. Mom and Dad always laugh at me but I don't care. This is a great spot! You should all try it out when you get too warm.

I always hang my paw over the edge. It makes me look more nonchalant, don't you think?

You were all thinking I forgot how to type, weren't you?!


Actually, I have been sick. I have been battling the early stages of kidney disease for over 2 years now. Mom has been worrying herself sick over me.




And then last Christmas, I had convulsions that really sent Mom over the edge. She rushed me to the doctor and they found out I now also have hypothyroidism.




Poor Mom, she has been fretting and spoiling me nonstop. It makes her feel good and me too if I must admit.




Happily, with medication (that I take without complaining) all my problems are under control and my doctor says I will be around for a long time.




So, now I am just enjoying being with Mom. We cuddle every day!




Last weekend I posed while she painted my portrait. She wanted to be able to have me out on her new patio with her but I am on indoor baby. So she has my portrait as a substitute.






Here I am hanging on the back of the shed so she can see me all the time.

The bad part is that I miss Mom so much when she is outside. I wait at the door for her to come back in. I don't want to miss a second with her.

I haven't blogged in quite a while. Mom has been busy cleaning and baking and working. But today she is on vacation so we are blogging. :-)

Mom and Dad got a new couch. It is the most comfortable thing I have ever slept on. I could sleep for days on it!

We set up our Christmas tree last week. I just love Christmas. The tree, the lights, the presents. I love to lie under the tree and peek through the branches and watch everyone.

I helped with the tree this year. Kitty and I did a thorough inspection before we let them decorate. We didn't want a defective tree in our house!

I also had to move some things around after they finished. Did you know, if you move your nativity out from under the tree it becomes a perfect step stool...Great for reaching those higher ornaments that sparkle so nicely.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Well, they did it

They finished working on the kitchen. I didn't think they would ever get done. Every day they locked me in my room like I was being punished or something.

Last weekend, I got to help again. Mom and Dad put in the floor by themselves so I helped them out. Well, I thought I was helping, they just kept telling me to move out of the way.

I like our new floor. It is very comfy. Dad thinks it is cute that I like to lounge around with one foot tucked under me and the other one straight out front.

Here you can see Dad's new dishwasher and the new cabinets.

Remodeling

Last night Dad let me help!

We put new trim around the window.


He keeps reaching into this bag. I wonder if it has food in it. I better check.

Kitty came and watched. He is too dumb to help.

Some really cool things are happening around here. Every morning Dad locks me in my bedroom (with my potty and some food and water). There are lots of loud noises coming from outside my door. Then Mom comes home and lets me out and there are new things to explore.

The other day I came out and all the kitchen cupboards were gone. Wow that room was big! The next day I came out and the kitchen floor was gone (and this yukky, dirty stuff was there...still is).

Then one day I came out and it smelled really bad but the walls are now such a pretty yellow!

And finally, after some very loud banging all day, I came out to lots of beautiful cupboards. I checked them all out. I just love the smell of new wood!! Plus the door handles are cold and shiny. (I know, I touched every one of them)

This remodeling is hard work though. I am exhausted!

Hmm, not a lot going on today. I am locked in the art room so I thought I would blog.

There is an awful lot of noise going on out there. I hear hammering and banging and even some crashes!

I am really glad I am locked in here!

Aren't Birthdays fun?!

Especially when they go on for more than one day!

A few days after my birthday I got a surprise. I got a present in the mail.

Mom is hosting a swap and one of the players included a birthday present for me. Aren't artists just the neatest people!!!

At first I wasn't too sure about this. I mean, Mom stuck it in my bed so she could photograph it. I couldn't even see it. But Oh Boy! once she opened it and let me see it!!!!

She tried and tried to get me to pose but No Way!!!!! That mousie is a BLAST to play with!

I flies across the floor light greased lightening!!! I am having a ball chasing him all over the house!

Thank you Cris! I love it!!!!!

My birthday was Thursday, I am now 14 years old.

I woke up early and waited patiently for my breakfast.





Mom and Dad gave me wonderful presents. I got a green mouse with a springy tail and some feathers on a stick that whirl around all by themselves (a little scary if you ask me)




He buddy, what are you looking at?!


I had a very fun and exciting day. Mom took this picture of me cuddled up with my new mouse after hours of hard play.

Tomorrow is my birthday!

Today I received a birthday card!



Mom held it up so I could read it.


It is from Abby!

Isn't she cute?! (she sent me a picture) I think she wants to be my girlfriend. :-)

Thank you Abby!!!!

One more thing

In case you have all forgotten, my birthday is coming up. It is August 10 and I am going to be 14. I love catnip (in case you didn't know what to get me) :-)

Mom and Dad have been shopping up a storm. There is a huge pile of stuff in the livingroom. Last night Mom showed me everything. There are 2 sinks, 3 faucets, lots of lights, tons of knobs and other things I can't remember. Mom says they are remodeling the bathroom and kitchen. She has warned me that there will be strangers in the house so that I am prepared.

She tried to get me to pose for pictures since I haven't posted any in a while but I didn't really want to stand still.

Mom says I even have a cute profile.