Our April Fool's Kitten Turns 17! Happy Birthday Powder!

I enjoy naps...and treats...and singing the song of my people...

So...I'm the senior member of this family and I take my position seriously. I know I've been the quiet one on this blog, but since I lost my sister Puff last December, I need to speak up a bit more. We all miss her very much. Puff and I had the same birthday, but today we'll celebrate my birthday solo and I plan on spending it doing anything I want. Last year the 'rents found out I have hyperthyroidism and now I take tasty chicken flavored medicine that helps me feel good. I still play, enjoy the 'nip and sitting on Mommy's lap whenever she tries to sit down.
I use to be an obsessive groomer, but I stopped doing that a few months ago. I also decided that Mommy isn't allowed to brush me anymore. So...clumpy mat city happened. Dr. Webster had to take the clippers to my back. I'm now sporting a reverse Mohawk. It's not a look that every kitty can pull off, but I do - I look great!

I thought I would post a blog from my sister Parker from 2007 to commemorate that great day I came into this world. Thanks for visiting everyone - be kind - purr more and hiss less!
Love,
Powder

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It's April Fool's Day and it's also the day in 1998 that my two calico sisters, Puff and Powder entered into this world. Born in a barn and destined to have a incredibly short, crappy life full of disease, hungry coyotes and extreme temperatures, these two gals hit the kitty jackpot. At the same time they were born Mommy and Daddy were getting ready to enter into wedded bliss and the only thing Mommy wanted for a wedding gift was a cat. Yup...one cat. Daddy already had a D.O.G. - a sweet guy by the name of Jordan. A Golden Retriever who was about the happiest, silliest canine around. So after the vows and the short, but very sweet honeymoon, Mommy and Daddy drove many, many miles into the flat and boring Southwest Kansas country for a calico (that was Daddy's only requirement).
They arrived at the farm and were directed to the barn. The people who lived there were not what you might call cat people. They were people who had cats in a barn. A lot of cats in the barn, an awful lot of cats in the barn! Mommy felt overwhelmed. Daddy searched till he found a little calico kitten who was busy chasing around with her littermates. He scooped her up, looked her over and called it good. Time to go, right? Well, not quite. Mommy had been looking around and noticed the ittyest, bittyest kitten (calico) in a bale of hay trying with all of her might to back her little butt into the hay so she wouldn't be noticed. This just made Mommy more determined to meet her and the closer Mommy got, the more this little ball of fluff burrowed and hissed and spit and hissed some more. Mommy was hooked by her determination. Daddy couldn't say no. So, in that awful barn in Kansas is where Mommy and Daddy started our little feline family. Puff and Powder got a great home, and as a result of them being incredibly cute and wonderful, more cats have been welcomed into this family, like ummmm - ME!
So Puff and Powder, thanks for not screwing things up for those of us who got to join you later. I hope we share the same food, bed, toys, windows, home and the love of our parents for many, many, many more birthdays to come. I really do love you more than tuna juice!

Peace and Love in O Hi O

He really is a good brother...Most of the time.

Wordless Wednesday

'Twas The Night Before Christmas...

It's Christmas Eve day and I am taking a nap and waiting for tonight when we get to hear The Night Before Christmas. Mommy has had this book since she was a kitten. It is one of her most treasured possessions (aside from me!). We here at Casa de Parker wish you a happy and cozy Christmas Eve.
Smoochies!

Wordless Wednesday

Parker Update

Hi everykitty and 'rent - I wanted to stop in and say hello. I'm taking lots of naps and eating lots of leftover turkey. I found a sunspot too - it felt good.
We had company over for Thanksgiving and I was able to visit with them. I still feel pretty OK, but I am very tired. The 'rents don't hover over me too much, but they sure do stick close. That's OK 'cause I'm always up for a cuddle or two anymore. No pain, good appetite and very tired. That about sums it up.
I hope your Thansgiving was full of turkey and love.
Smoochies!

The Rudy Report

 

Hi Kitties - It's me - RUDY! with your Rudy report! I had a very lazy weekend. Lots of naps on laps. Diamond joined me for a little bro time. Since we used Daddy's lap, he had to nap a lot too. I really don't think he minded one bit. I did find the time to ambush my sisters and meet the business end of the water sprayer. Mommy says that I will never learn. She is probably right! We hope we get a lot of rain this week so it can wash away all of the snirt (that's snow + dirt). I'm ready for some green grass to look at. I hope your week is full of treats and no water bottles.

Peace out kitties!

The Rudy Report

Snug as a bug in a rug...

G'Day kitties, here I am, RUDY! With your Rudy Report. Oh the joys of a Ham-Mick. Naps are better in them, they make you feel like you are floating on a soft cloud full of love and peace. And that's what I did for a lot of the weekend, I napped and snacked. The 'rents were generous with some awesome pot roast tastes and I keep eating like a little piggy. Mommy is so happy about this! Daddy had a fun Sunday watching his Bears and Mommy cooked and baked and generally hung out in the kitchen with us while the cold O Hi O weather reminded us how lucky we are in our forever home.

I overheard that I am going to go back to see Dr. Wendy on January 31st. I am OK with this as I feel great and don't mind showing Dr. Wendy how well I am doing. My newest game is batting leaves off of our Boston Fern. It's so much fun, I don't understand why Daddy gets annoyed when I do it. 'Rents, who knows what makes them tick...

Anyhow kitties, I hope your Monday is wonderful, I am planning on helping Daddy cook some pork chops. Maybe if I put on my cute face I'll get a taste or two...or three.

Keep your tail held high and have the best Monday possible. Peace out.

Bliss

Blissed-out Puff

If we ever want to find the Puffster, all we have to do is come in the living room. I swear she hasn't moved from this spot since November...

Diamond Time

Ready to nap and dream of 'Da Bears...

While Rudy goes to see Dr's. Joe and Wendy this morning for some Sub Q fun, I am going to take a nap and enjoy a Friday with Daddy. Mommy has to go shopping all day and then pick up the Rudester from his "spa" day. Honestly, he's a lot better, but he's not a great groomer (never has been) and he's gettin' "crusty". Since he hates grooming, we haven't tried to clean him up and stress him out even more. Four more days of his gunky medicine. Then more tests to see what his bloods have to say.
I am glad I am a dog. Yeah, I have to go out in the snow to take care of business, but you can wrap any medicine in a piece of meat and I'd happily take it!
Enjoy your Friday!

A Rudy Update

Blankie and Daddy = good!

I think that I have a little of my appetite back. I nommed some stinky goodness with gusto last night. That's the first time I nommed with gusto in weeks. I am still a little tired but I manage to give the 'rents a run for their money when it's medicine time! 13 more days of that icky stuff.

Your good thoughts are helping me! Thank you!

The Rudy Report

Ya'at'eeh kitties! It's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! The best thing about Thanksgiving was that I finished all of that awful medicine that I had to take. Boy oh boy, am I ever grateful about that! But now it's time to go back and see my old buddy, Dr. Joe. He has to check and make sure my bladder infection is all gone. But he needs to do something else. Here's the deal kitties, I still don't feel great and I am not gaining any weight back. I ate a little turkey on Friday and I threw it back up! I don't care too much about any foods - Mommy went out and bought some baby food to see if I had any interest in that. Nope. My Rx. food? - not so much. Warmed up stinky Rx. food? Nah - not now...I'm just not hungry. And I am tired. I did love up on our guests over the weekend, so that was a little fun. Other than that - all I want to do is nap. As a matter of fact, I think a nap sounds pretty good right now. I'll catch you later kitties...
Mom here - we are worried sick. Dr. Joe will do some more diagnostics this week, we hope whatever this is that has him so lethargic can be found and fixed. He does not seem to have any pain and is still very affectionate, but he just ain't right...please think good thoughts for our little orance menace...

Nap Skillz...

...I haz 'dem.

Formerly Feral Friday

When the hots are outside and you are inside in front of the cooling box, you know it's great being a formerly feral kitty! Ahhhhhhh...

Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet

Me and Garfield have to be vewy, vewy quiet. Daddy stayed up late to watch the Blackhawks win the cup. He's sleeping in. Thank goodness Mommy still got up to feed us this morning! Congrats to all of our Chi-town pals on their victory!

Formerly Feral Friday

I've been caught mid-yawn. All of this homecoming stuff can wear a kitty out! Friday is such a lovely day and I need to conserve my energy for the weekend. The 'rents are staying put and I plan to plant myself on their laps and maybe get out on the deck if the hots aren't too bad.
Daddy is taking another trip around the sun on Sunday - I need to practice my birthday smooches for him! I'm sure that will be his most favorite gift of all! It's a fact that formerly feral kitties give the bestest smoochies!

The Rudy Report

Hello there! I am spent! After eating turkey, napping with our houseguests, playing with new toys and snoopervising the house decorations - well, I was not able to get my normal 18 hours of sleep. And I hear that our indoor tree is coming today - a kittie's work is never done! You know what else? Right after this photo was taken, Mommy picked me up and moved me so she could sit in the chair! The nerve of her! I had to nap on the snuggle on the radiator instead. It's hard being me these days, but I heard Mommy and Daddy talking - guess who goes for their wellness checks on Friday? Puff and Powder! Don't tell them, OK? I don't want to ruin their week! Have a nice Monday kitties - I hope no one moves you from your nap spot!

The Rudy Report

Hola! Saludo kitties, here I am - ME! Rudy, with the Rudy Report!

It was a football weekend here - lots of nap opportunities!

I was planning on telling you about Parker having to go to the VET today for her wellness check-up, but the VET called and cancelled the appointment and now she doesn't have to go 'till Thursday. None of us enjoy going to the VET, but Parker is a little strange, she doesn't seem to mind and actually flirts with the VET! What a strange gal she is! I'll let her tell you about it later this week. The 'rents had company over this weekend and they made VEGETARIAN lasagna! With spinach! Blech! Mommy made up for that disaster by cooking a roast on Sunday. And yes, we got some tastes of it so all was forgiven.

Mommy also said that she is going to get us ready for Halloween. I wonder what she means by that...should I be worried?

Easy Like Sunday For Some of Us

Honestly kitties, Mommy has taken more naps than I have this weekend! I think she's part cat! You can't see it very well, but we all got new collars and mine has pretty tabby cats on it. It's very chic and cool!

The Rudy Report

ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz...

Parker: It's just a good thing he doesn't get a salary for this gig...