My pal Max

Today I found out that my pal Maximillian Klingon will be making his journey to the bridge Monday. I think Maximillian is going to be the best dressed kitty at the bridge. Have you seen some of his fancy outfits?? I know his parents are very sad right now. Me and Diego are sending them lots and lots of purrrrs.

I would also like to congratulation my bro Diego for being a diary pick today. I apologize for interrupting his little acceptance speech. Sheesh!

Sunshine!

I am all about sunshine these day. Most of our hot weather left so now the days are mild and I get quite a few late afternoon sunbeams to lay in.

Pansy is so sweet!! She made me a fancy new Catster page that shows off my love of sunshine and sunflowers. Yes, mom is growing GIANT sunflowers this year for the first time. We are both quite excited at how big the stalks are already. They are almost as tall as mom which means I can see the tops out the window. I like to watch the ladybugs crawling around on the leaves. I guess they are getting their dinner.

I have been feeling pretty good this summer. Mom worries a bit because I am 13 now. She was really worried when she went on vacation for 10 days. I did fine and even came out and let the sitter have a couple of drive by pettings. Of course 5 minutes after mom walked in the door from vacation I went downstairs and pooped under her bed. She needed to know that I did NOT appreciate her leaving me and she better not do it again. I think she got the message.

Enjoy the late summer sun my friends!

Thanks Gleek for the pretty sunflower to brighten my page.

Staycation and a horror story

Hi friends! We are going to be on staycation for a while while mom goes to Florida for some fun in the sun. We will be well cared for and probably even pampered by our cat sitter. I heard mom unload at least 2 jars of turkey baby food from the shopping bag yesterday. YUM!!

Now the horror story......Mom tried to kill me! There I was innocently sleeping on the cat condo dreaming of squirrels and cheese popcorn when I heard doors being shut. Mom shut all the bedroom and bathroom doors and locked the cat flap that lets us onto the screen porch. I jumped down but had nowhere to run so I curled up in the tightest ball EVER on the sofa. Mom came over and tried to pet me and talk all nice. I wasn't having it. " MEOOOOOOOOOOOOWWW" I said with giant saucer eyes. Then I heard it, snap. The sound of the top coming off a little vial. Then mom squeezed this cold stuff on my neck. WHAAAAAAAA!!! I ran and hid behind the toilet in the tiny bathroom. I was stinky and I couldn't lick it off. She said it is flea prevention and we have to have it. Whatever! That is what scratching is for. I didn't talk to or look at mom the rest of the night. By morning I was sleeping on her feet again. I might start to trust her again, we will see.

Have a fun week kitty friends. We will miss you.

Thank You!!

Oh my goodness. You guys sure know how to make a old gal feel special. I have had a great birthday mostly thanks to you. Mom has company and I am busy getting drive by pets but I will be sure to post soon to thank everyone and tell you all about my fun birthday.

Until then THANK YOU ALL!!!!

Almost 13

I can't believe that tomorrow I will be 13 years old. WoW!

Last time I saw the vet they said I was in great shape but at the very very early stages of kidney issues. The only thing we had to do is change our food. The vet told mom to keep doing whatever we are doing because I am doing pretty darn good.

I have a great way of keeping in shape. I am scared of everything so if mom crosses her legs, I run. If mom walks anywhere near me, I run. If I see the mailman out the window, I run. All this running has me in tip top shape. I do all my exercises plus Diego's. We all know he is too much of a prince (rolls eyes) to do any exercise himself.

Mom is volunteering for the Humane Society at an event tomorrow morning called "Paws and Saws". It is a tour of homes made with special pet friendly design aspects. She tells me that when she gets home I will get a special treat. I can't wait. She said she would give me lots of birthday kisses if she could.

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes. An old girl like me really appreciates it.

You are all so kind

Oh my goodness. Look at all the pretty things on my page. Thank you all so much for celebrating my DDP honor with me today. You all sure do know how to treat a lady right.

It has been a great day today. Even though it is cold the sun is shinning brightly. Mom cracked a window so I am enjoying fresh air and lots of sun. Diego even let me have the spot by the front window.

Mom bought us a family gift today. She ordered a Flip video camera from Amazon. We are so excited that we will be able to share video soon. You will all be able to laugh at Diego's girly voice and watch us play. Yay!!

Thank you all again for making me feel so special today. I love you all.

My fancy new collar

You might be asking what is Diego doing on my page. Well, he is modeling my new collar from Gleek. I am too shy to model but Diego loves it.

Mom makes these pretty flowers called Kanzashi. She hasn't been able to come up with a really good idea for what to do with them when they are made. She sent a couple to Gleek's mom. Well, they sent back one on a gorgeous red and white collar. Mom's flower looks beautiful. We are so impressed with Gleek's mom's talent.

Though this one is specially made for me, you can find similar ones that are just as pretty at The Cat in the Clover.

Thanks handsome!!!

Kitty Bellys

Me and Diego are featured on a blog called Kitty Bellys. Mom found it via Goma’s Blog and couldn't resist submitting photos of our bellies. You should send some in too. I would love to see my friends bellys be famous too.

Kitty Bellys

Something new in the house

Mom put this thing on the closet door know. She told me that it is called a Fling-ama-String and that I will love playing with it. I smelled it a few times and then took a nap. When I woke up the thing was making a noise. I went right over to check it out. I am fascinated and frightened all at the same time. I sit 3 feet away and watch the string go up and down. Then I will get the nerve up and walk really close to it and then chicken out and go back to my 3 foot distance. I did this for about 1/2 hour. Diego batted it twice and then decided his food dish was much more interesting. That and attacking me while I am busy watching the string flinger.

Mom turned it off and said we can try again tomorrow. Even if I don't get the nerve up to play with it, it sure is fun watching.

Yay! No vet!

Mom has a work emergency tomorrow morning so she can't take me to the vet. She didn't reschedule either. She said I have had nice firm poops in the box for the past couple of days. If I get the ickys again she will take me in but for now she is going to try to save me from the stress.

Thanks to all my friends for your love and well wishes, they worked!