11TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR THE BABIES

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Our first Christmas as Kitties Blue. That’s Mau bunny kicking the empty wrapping paper roll. Look at the size of those paws!

When we first joined The House of Blue Kitties we were dubbed, “The Babies.” At that time, Kitties Blue consisted of six cats, Steamer, Daphne, Louise, Lily Olivia, Madison and MacKenzie. Two months before we arrived, Thelma had passed away at age 12. The prior year, Chloe had passed away at about age 11. All the others, except Lily, also are now angels.

Since we were adopted, Fiona, Giulietta, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo were adopted. And we remain a family of eight.

Today we celebrate our 11th Birthday. We are no longer babies, but we are both healthy and look forward to many more years with our humans.

 

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babiesWe did get a birthday present. Our parents went away for five days last Thursday through Monday. No, that wasn’t the gift; though, Chris spoiled us with treats and bonito flakes.  (We’ll share more about the humans’ trip tomorrow.)

We received our gift before Mom and Dad left us so we could enjoy it. We are still allowed to use the catio when they are away. Chris opens our cat door when she comes to feed us in the morning and recloses it when we all come in the house to eat dinner.

That’s our present on the right. A new bird feeder. It is identical to one on the opposite end of the catio. That one is always filled to capacity with the birds waiting in line in the nearby tree. We had a much smaller feeder in this location. Now the birdies can eat us out of house and home twice as fast! MOL. The birds cleared off this feeder when Dad took the photo.

We’re hoping for some extra treats today, but that’s about it. We’ll be on the catio watching the birds (and squirrels) hoover up all those sunflower seeds.

Purrs and paw-pats, Misty May & Mauricio

p.s. Kitties Blue are giving away three copies of an excellent book, Fat Cat Art. To read our review and leave a comment for the opportunity to win a copy, click here.

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September 17, 2015 by Birthday Kitty Written Blog 39

39 Responses

  1. PepiSmartDog says:
    September 24, 2015 at 5:06 am

    PepiSmartDog: Happy Birthday! Sounds you all had a great day. Love your new bird feeder. My 3 indoor kitteh-sibs have a birdbath right outside a window, where they can talk to the birds each day. Know you guys will just love your new bird feeder!
    Thank you for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. We are always thrilled to see you and hope you’ll be back this week too. *waves paw* :=o)

    Reply
  2. Kitty Cat Chronicles says:
    September 20, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! We are very sorry we missed it. We are still working on getting back in the swing of things since our move. That bird feeder looks really cool! We need to get the Mom and Dad to get us one of those. Hope your birthday was the best yet. We look forward to celebrating many more with you.
    Sampy sends 3987093872409857230948 kisses to Astrid, and we all send lots of love!

    Reply
  3. Lone Star Cats says:
    September 19, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Happy birthday!!

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says:
    September 19, 2015 at 11:11 am

    We are so sorry we are late. Dad had a really busy week, and we did not get to visit much. 🙁

    Happy birthday, Mistty May and Mauricio. We love you, and hope you had a super special day!

    Reply
  5. LadyBird says:
    September 18, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Here’s my birthday greetings!! https://doggiecaperz.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/im-taking-over-the-blog/ Love, Toby

    Reply
  6. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says:
    September 18, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    “HAPPY PURRDAY TO YOUSS’
    HAPPY PURRDAY TO YOUSS’,
    HAPPY PURRDAY MISTY MAY AN MAURICIO…
    HAPPY PURRDAY BIRTHDAY TO YOUSS’….
    …….AN MANY MORE……..”
    We wishes both of youss’ a pawsum an happy day!!! Lookin mitey fine there Misty M an Mau <3 <3
    ***Hi-5'sss*** Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum xxxxxxxxx

    Reply
  7. Canadian Cats says:
    September 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Well. I’ll be snookered. Your birthday has come and gone and I missed it. My good buddy, I wish you the best birthday possible and hope your party was awesome.

    (((Shoko)))

    Reply
  8. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says:
    September 18, 2015 at 6:27 am

    HAPPY HAPPY 11th Birthday to you both and cheers for many many more !!

    XOXO

    Reply
  9. mariodacat says:
    September 17, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Happy Birthday to all of you. I celebrate my birthday on my adoption day too cuz we don’t really know when it is. I’m turning 10 in October, so we’re pretty close in years. We just love all of you.

    Reply
  10. Cathy Keisha says:
    September 17, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Happy Birthday Misty May and Mauricio! Your Mom doesn’t mind stupid burd caacaa in the yard? Heh!

    Reply
  11. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    September 17, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Happy birthday you two beauties! 😀

    Reply
  12. The Island Cats says:
    September 17, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Happy Birthday, Misty May and Mau! That’s a pawsome bird feeder you got. You should have lots of good shows on Bird TV to watch.

    Reply
  13. Flynn says:
    September 17, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Happy Birthday Misty May and Mauricio!

    Reply
  14. Sweet Purrfections says:
    September 17, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  15. Cleopawtra (Becca Cook) says:
    September 17, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Happy Birthday to you both. Here’s to many, many more years to your life.

    Reply
  16. kiwiskan says:
    September 17, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Happy birthday to some of my favorite kittens. A lovely blog

    Reply
  17. The Swiss Cats says:
    September 17, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Happy Birthday to you two ! We wish you a wonderful day ! Purrs

    Reply
  18. Timmy Tomcat says:
    September 17, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Happy Birthdays to some great kitties Misty Mae and our Scout buddy Mauricio!
    Wow what a great gift you got! We want one and hope Dad will add something like this soon.
    Purrs
    Timmy and Family

    Reply
  19. Emma and Buster says:
    September 17, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Happy happy birthday. You are lucky to belong a wonderful family.

    Reply
  20. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says:
    September 17, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Happy Birthday to YOU, Mauricio!
    Happy Birthday to YOU, Misty May!!

    http://kimages.imikimi.com/image/1qtzM-20c.jpg?height=640&scale=max&width=640

    Reply
  21. Vera says:
    September 17, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Even at 11 you are still somebody’s babies. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  22. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says:
    September 17, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Wow, what a great present! Happy happy birthday to you babies!!
    I don’t know about your pawrents, but around here, all kitties get called babies, no matter how old! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Dezi and Lexi says:
    September 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Happy Meowday yous two. Yous boff lookin’ gawjus and weez so happy to be yous furiends. Have a pawsum day and enjoy those extwa tweats.

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Lexi

    Reply
  24. Brian Frum says:
    September 17, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Happy Birthday sweet friends!!!

    Reply
  25. Random Felines says:
    September 17, 2015 at 11:05 am

    HAPPY Birthday!!! That is a great present you got.

    Reply
  26. jansfunnyfarm says:
    September 17, 2015 at 10:13 am

    A very happy birthday, Misty May & Mauricio. 11 is a good age. Have a fun day.

    Reply
  27. Ellen Pilch says:
    September 17, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Happy Birthday Mau and Misty May- I am sure you will have a great day. XO

    Reply
  28. Caren Gittleman says:
    September 17, 2015 at 9:12 am

    Happy Happy Birthday
    MAU AND MISTY MAY!!!!!
    Sending much love and wishes for a catabulous day!
    catchatwithcarenandcody

    Reply
  29. Charles Huss says:
    September 17, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I hope you “babies” have a great birthday.

    Reply
  30. Sammy says:
    September 17, 2015 at 6:32 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAU AND MISTY MAY!!!! We think your birthday present is a wonderful one……bird watching is a favorite hobby of mine too. Your “baby picture” is so adorable…..two little chubby kitties having fun in their new home…..and just look at you now – “masters of your domain” in every way…………

    Enjoy every minute of your celebration today!
    Love, Sammy and Mom Pam

    Reply
  31. Sometimes Cats Herd You says:
    September 17, 2015 at 6:01 am

    We aren’t sure you can call them “the babies’ any more once they’re 11, but happy birthday to Misty May and Mauricio!

    Reply
  32. ATCAD says:
    September 17, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Happy Purrday Mauricio and Misty May.

    Reply
  33. Austin Towers says:
    September 17, 2015 at 5:18 am

    Happy Birthday Mau and Misty May! xxx

    Reply
  34. Summer says:
    September 17, 2015 at 4:26 am

    Paws up and happy birthday to you, Misty May and Mauricio!

    Reply
  35. Beverly J. Harvey says:
    September 17, 2015 at 4:17 am

    I’m impressed that you even have a Catio. Happy Birthday Misty May and Mauricio. Love your baby pics!

    Reply
  36. Hannah and Lucy says:
    September 17, 2015 at 3:37 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday wishes to Misty May and Mauricio and we hope you have a wonderful day of fun, love and kisses.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  37. speedyrabbit says:
    September 17, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Happy Birthday to you Both,xx Speedy

    Reply
  38. Clooney says:
    September 17, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Happy Birthday Dear Misty May & Dear Mauricio! That is an awesome Birthday present that you got, we bet it will bring in even more Bird TV for you for sure…have an awesome B-Day, Mau we hope you demand extra kisses from Mom Janet today for your B-Day (wink!)!

    Reply
  39. McGuffy's Reader says:
    September 17, 2015 at 12:11 am

    You are blessed to be in such a wonderful family. Of course, they are blessed to have you. Wishing you all many happy years! ❤

    Reply

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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.

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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.

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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