Bella's 13th Birthday

It seems that Mommy is so lazy busy that we only post on special occasions lately.  Today is my 13th birthday so that is pretty special to me!

We would have a party except I'm still not particularly fond of my housemates Samson and Delilah, so I choose to celebrate with all of you instead.

Samson and Delilah think I'm crabby but I think they just don't understand the subtleties of my expressions.  For example, I'm smiling in this next photo...really, I am.

We all just learned the very sad news of our dear friend Sadie from The Beaded Tail having passed away.  Sadie had the best smile we have ever seen so in honor of Sadie's beautiful smile and Sadieday, this smile is for you.  We love and miss you, Sadie.

Bella
xoxo

Gabriel's Gotcha Day

I was resting up during Bella's Gotcha Day so I could feel fabulous today for mine!

One year ago today I was at the end of my long trip from Chrystal's to my new forever home in Montreal, Canada. 

It has been a fabulous year getting to know my girlfriend Sweet Pea and my new Daddy.

Chillin' on the balcony with my grumpy girl

Isn't Sweet Pea the prettiest girl ever???  I am head over heels in love with her.

Thank you for making my Gotcha Day even more special by stopping by!   Sweet Pea and I are going to celebrate by hanging out on the balcony hunting juicy flies and bugs.  Good times!

Gabriel
xoxo

Bella's Gotcha Day

I can hardly believe that I've been a Monkey for two whole years!

If you haven't read my Gotcha Day story, you can read it by clicking HERE!

I may complain about the other cats and occasional shaving, but I really do love it here.

It is also Gabriel's Gotcha Day tomorrow, so we're going to be celebrating all weekend!  Although it looks like he's already too pooped to celebrate much.

Thank you for joining us for our big celebration!

Bella
xoxo

Delilah's 6th Birthday!

Wow! I can't believe I'm already 6 years old.  I still feel like a kitten!

It's Mommy's birthday too but she's way older than I am.  When I asked her how old she is she said to add 40 to my age.  She thinks I don't know how to add but I know that means she's 406! 

She doesn't want any photos of herself on our blog so this image is the closest thing I could find online to Mommy's current look:

She looks a little scary, but really she's a sweetheart underneath all that leathery skin.

The best part about sharing a birthday with Mommy is I get whatever I want.

Tuna flakes are first on the agenda...

I love it when my snacks try to escape.

 ...some toys

Batter up!

...and finally a little bit of beer to cap the celebration off.

This is the most perfect day!  The only thing that makes it more perfect is having our friends here to celebrate with Mommy and I. 

Delilah
xoxo

Show Your Diva

It was a year ago today that our good friend Sweet Praline left us.

Thanks to the beautiful Praline, I have my forever home.  You see, Sweet Pea and Gabriel's Daddy thought that Praline was the most beautiful cat he had ever seen, and when he said he wanted a new friend for Sweet Pea, Mommy started browsing PetFinder to find the perfect match for her.  She saw me and thought there was an uncanny resemblance to Praline and asked if she could foster me.  Of course, once she had me, she couldn't let me go (not even to Sweet Pea's Daddy), and the rest is history.

Some physical similarities aren't the only thing I have in common with Sweet Praline - I am also a diva!  I want things my way and there is no compromising.

After Mommy so cruelly had me shaved for the second time in as many years, I demanded to sleep on the bed under the covers at all times.  Mommy noticed that when she would get into bed I would leave, so because she was worried I was maybe cold without all my furs, she slept on the couch for 2 weeks! 

Find another place to sleep - this bed is occupied!

It could have been because she felt guilty or because of the dirty looks I gave her, but in the end I got my way.

A queen-sized bed for a pint-sized diva!

Praline, we miss and think of you every day!  Mom Paula, you are in our thoughts.  We love you!

Bella
xoxo

ManCAT Monday

Guess who's one?

Yep...ME! 

The humans don't know my exact day of birth, but they estimated it was on or around April 15th and I wanted to wait to post until today so I could do my very first ManCAT Monday post.  

Sweet Pea and I don't get treats because Daddy is moving us over to a raw diet, but we celebrated with a big bowl of bloody chicken organs and muscle meat.  It was wonderful!

I've grown so much!  I'm a lean, muscular 10 pounds.  In case you forgot how small I was, here is a photo of me as a kitten.

And because The Monkeys' Mommy can't resist, here's another one!

Now I can barely fit my huge body in that same cat bed.

Hopefully by next year I'll be even bigger!

Gabriel
xoxo