10TH ANNIVERSARY BLOGPAWS CONFERENCE

Day #1:

  • Spent time with lots of our blogging friends and met with some of the brand sponsors.
  • Enjoyed seeing lots of kitties and woofies.
  • Met some cute six-week-old kittens from Kansas City’s Wayside Waifs no-kill shelter.

 

Kitten Kelly at BlogPaws.

 

This is Kelly and Dad Tom. She’s already learned to pose for the paparazzi. Litter mates, Ken, Kevin and Karen were all there as well. Karen is the grey tabby.

 

Kittens at BlogPaws.

 

  • I made an honor flag for Lily Olivia. Last year I made one for Fiona and one for Sammy (Two Spoiled Cats). To see those flags, click here to go to our blog post, “Glimpses from Blog Paws 2017.”

 

Honor Flag for Lily Olivia created at BlogPaws.

 

  • We each received a huge bag of swag, which included this special item for our little PTU Pooper, Sawyer. If you missed that post, you can see it at “Sawyer’s Sleepy Selfie.”

 

 

  • Frontline® hosted a happy hour, opening remarks and dinner.

Learning sessions begin tomorrow and more opportunities will be available to meet with the product sponsors.

If you aren’t doing so, you can follow me on Twitter at @KittiesBlue, #BlogPaws.

Thankful Thursday

Each week we enter Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. This week I am thankful for the opportunity to attend the 10th Anniversary BlogPaws Conference. To participate, just tell for what you are thankful on your blog, click on Brian’s badge and link to the hop.

 

Tomorrow I will report on day two of the conference.

 

 

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April 19, 2018 by BlogPaws Conference Wordless Wednesday 23

23 Responses

  1. The Swiss Cats says:
    April 20, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Beautiful flag ! The poop is too funny ! Thank you for the BlogPaws updates. Purrs

    Reply
  2. Marv says:
    April 19, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    \we are enjoying the Blog Paws updates!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Purrs
    Marv

    Reply
  3. da tabbies o trout towne says:
    April 19, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    guyz…thanx two mom for sharin !!! we N joyed thiz post….and Lily’s honor flag iz beauty full ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

    Reply
  4. Johnny says:
    April 19, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Oh my gosh, I want to go to blogpaws one day and meet all these cuties <3

    Reply
  5. Comedy Plus says:
    April 19, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Love the honor flag. What a wonderful thing to do.

    I’m thankful for all the kitties and puppies I get to visit almost every single day.

    Have a fabulous day. ♥

    Reply
  6. Ellen Pilch says:
    April 19, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Beautiful honor flag, that is a wonderful idea. That poop is too funny 🙂

    Reply
  7. Annabelle says:
    April 19, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Oh my word — kittens!!!!

    Reply
  8. Eastside Cats says:
    April 19, 2018 at 11:52 am

    KITTENS!!!!

    Reply
  9. LP says:
    April 19, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Lovely honor flag for Lily Olivia. xx

    Have fun! Loved seeing those adorable kittens and Tom too 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  10. Emma and Buster says:
    April 19, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Oh so much fun. Mom is tempted to go next time.

    Reply
  11. The Florida Furkids says:
    April 19, 2018 at 9:02 am

    We think those kittens are ADORABLE! That poop swag is pawsome!!!

    The Florida Furkids with tons of smoochies and loads of love to Mau from Allie

    Reply
  12. Stephanie B says:
    April 19, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Great pictures, looks like a fun time!!!

    Reply
  13. Brian Frum says:
    April 19, 2018 at 8:52 am

    We sure miss being at BlogPaws but the honor flag is quite touching. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  14. Roby Sweet says:
    April 19, 2018 at 7:39 am

    Sounds like a great first day! Your flag for Lily Olivia is beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  15. katie Isabella says:
    April 19, 2018 at 7:22 am

    I am excited for you! I love reading about who is there and what’s going on and about the swag.

    Reply
  16. Charles Huss says:
    April 19, 2018 at 6:04 am

    Looks like you are already having a good time and those “K” kittens are very kute. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Teddy says:
    April 19, 2018 at 5:09 am

    Sounds like you are having a lot of fun and that swag bag “treat” of a Mr. Poop toy is very cool. Tee Hee Kelly the Kitten and her brothers and sisters are just SO DARN CUTE……maybe you should kitt-nap her and bring her home?? Glad you’re having fun there and look forward to more pix. The honor flag you made is really very special and beautiful. Mom says she will never forget that you made one for Angel Sammy.

    Hugs, Teddy Bean

    Reply
  18. Athena says:
    April 19, 2018 at 3:42 am

    Glad you are having a great time! The flag is beautiful.

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  19. Lone Star Cats says:
    April 19, 2018 at 2:25 am

    Have fun!

    Reply
  20. Summer says:
    April 19, 2018 at 2:03 am

    My human and I are looking forward to seeing more of you this week!

    Reply
  21. MrJackFreckles/Pipo/Angel-Minko says:
    April 19, 2018 at 1:41 am

    I betcha you are hoping to bring home a pretty kitty …so tempting. And Kelly is oh so furry purrincess like already! MOL!

    Glad you are having an enjoyable time. That is a wonderful way to honor Lily Olivia with that pretty flag.

    Reply
  22. Kim Brooks says:
    April 19, 2018 at 12:39 am

    Well if you don’t mind I think we will follow you at BP. I had planned on going – even had my ticket for the Conference but not much else worked out – I live less then 75 miles west of KC in Topeka, KS so really disappointed especially since KC<Mo is almost like a second home that I love. Most of all, I was looking forward to meeting all the bloggers – kitty and woofy and others not to mention the brands. Oh well ………. Anyway, look forward to hearing about BP from a cat's perspective.
    Mom Kim
    Lady Shasta'n Miss Maizie from The Ladiez of Beaglebratz Manor

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy