Astrid & Lisbeth

LISBETH & ANGEL ASTRID’S 15TH BIRTHDAY

Awww Mondays

Two of our most awww-adorable Kitties Blue turn 15 today. Lisbeth is celebrating here with us and Angel Astrid will be celebrating at the Rainbow Bridge, as she left us last October. We miss her bunches and do have a birthday card for her.

Birthday card celebrating a tortie angel cat, Astrid, on Awww Mondays.

I am certain Angel Mau will have baked a cake and planned a party for our sweet angel. I also know her precious husband, Angel Sampy, will be there for the celebration.

Here is a card for our darling Lisbeth.

Birthday card celebrating a black & white cat, Lisbeth, on Awww Mondays.

Of course, a cake was prepared by our very own pastry chef, Cooper Murphy.

Birthday cake for cat, Lisbeth, with a tiara on top and candy heart sprinkles.

We do hope you will join us for cake and some snacks and beverages.

food and beverages

Lisbeth and Angel Astrid will participate in the Awww Mondays blog hop hosted by Sandee at Comedy Plus. To join them, click on the Awww badge.

Sparks

I selected a Spark I thought would be appropriate for a birthday.

A quote from Ausonius, "Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years."

Sparks is the creation of Annie from McGuffy’s Reader. It began as a blog hop, created by our friend. Annie stated when she began Sparks, “I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world.”

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

Tomorrow, your two favorite tabby cats will be adventuring again. It is Stinky’s turn to plan their adventure, so you will be able to find them right here. Stinky has failed to share with me what he has planned. I am certain, however, it will be something fun, so I definitely think you will want to check it out, and you know they will be looking for you to join them.

Our Angel Sawyer continues to live through these adventures as his alter-ego Stinky, and it would mean so much to Mom Sharon, Noelle and myself if you would continue to follow our two favorite, cartoon tabby cats.

Thanks for stopping in today to celebrate with Lisbeth and Angel Astrid. We always appreciate your visits and support.

THE ADVENTURES OF PERIWINKLE & STINKY: PART CCCII

14th Birthday Celebration for Astrid & Lisbeth

Stinky is anxious for Periwinkle’s arrival as he knows he needs lots of help with today’s adventure. His mom, in her usual forgetfulness, missed Astrid and Lisbeth’s 14th birthday on Sunday. So, passing the buck, she has tasked Stinky and Periwinkle with planning a party for today. Stinky passed the buck again when he asked Cooper Murphy to make the birthday cake. Now he needs Periwinkle to help him decorate and make a special scrapbook for Astrid and Lisbeth.

As Stinky paces nervously past the teleportation tunnel, he is delighted to hear the familiar whoosh from the tunnel. Periwinkle comes tumbling out into his waiting paws. When she finishes giggling, Periwinkle and Stinky spend time whisker kissing and paw hugging. When they part, Periwinkle says, “I guess I do not need to ask what we are doing today. I read on your blog yesterday that we are putting together a party for Astrid and Lisbeth’s 14th birthday.”

“That’s right,” says Stinky and takes Periwinkle’s paw to lead her to the kitchen. “First, Mom asked us to make some special scrapbook pages with photos from past birthdays, as she knows we are good at that. When we finish, we will teleport to our cottage where all of our fursibs will meet us for the party.”

“Oh, Stinky, I am so happy we are going to the cottage. We haven’t been there for ages. Let’s get to work.”

two cartoon tabby cats sitting at a kitchen counter with items to create scrapbook pages.

The tabbies get busy putting together several scrapbook pages with photos of cards from friends and family, gifts from now angels, Charles (Lisbeth’s boyfriend) and Sampy (Astrid’s husband) and cakes. When complete, they pack them up and head back to the teleportation tunnel, so they will be at the cottage to greet Astrid, Lisbeth and all their other fursibs.

At the Cottage

Periwinkle and Stinky are waiting on the porch to greet all the others when they arrive.

Two cartoon tabby cats on the steps of a quaint cottage with a sign on the roof, which reads, "Happy 14th Birthday Astrid & Lisbeth."

When all the felines are gathered, they head to the dining room where Stinky gives Astrid and Lisbeth crowns to wear and Cooper Murphy presents the cake he’s made. All the kitties sing Happy Birthday to Lisbeth and Astrid. After, they each have huge pieces of cake and a long visit.

Cottage dining room with ten cats and two cartoon tabby cats seated around a round table with a birthday cake in the center and a banner above the fireplace.

Scrapbook Gift

After finishing their cake and washing their paws and whiskers, Periwinkle & Stinky present the birthday girls with their scrapbook pages. Astrid and Lisbeth spend lots of time admiring each page and then pass the pages around the table so everyone can see them.

Birthday scrapbook page for a tortoise shell cat, Astrid, and a black and white cat, Lisbeth.

Relaxing in the Garden

The kitties all agree it would be nice to spend time in Stinky and Periwinkle’s garden and head outside.

Garden strung with Christmas and inhabited by ten cats and two cartoon tabby cats.

“Wow, your garden is so beautiful,” enthuses Reesie.

“I am really happy we didn’t take down the lights,” responds Periwinkle.

“The flowers are amazing as well,” remarks Kizmet.

Everyone thinks it is a lovely spot to relax and decide to curl up for a nap. When they awake it has gotten dark, and it is time to head home. As everyone is heading to the teleportation tunnel, Periwinkle whispers to Stinky, “Do you think our moms would mind if you and I stay over until morning?”

“I already asked before we came, and they both said that it would be okay,” Stinky tells her.

As their fursibs enter the teleportation tunnel Stinky and Periwinkle hug each one and thank them for coming.

Astrid and Lisbeth are the last to leave. The four kitties share a group hug. “Thank you for a wonderful party,” Astrid says. Lisbeth nods and says, “Yes, thank you so much!”

After seeing all their guests off, Periwinkle and Stinky head back into the cottage for a snack and then bed. Periwinkle asks “Stinky, I know they thanked us, but do you think Astrid and Lisbeth enjoyed their party and gift?”

“I am certain they did. And I think all our other fursibs did as well.”

“Oh good, I’m glad,” replies Periwinkle.

Good Night Friends

Two cartoon tabby cats in bed with a panda stuffy.

“Stinky, I love the new wreath on the wall in our bedroom and thank you so much for the adorable panda stuffy. You are the sweetest fiancé ever,” says Periwinkle as she gives Stinky a huge paw hug and whisker kiss. After several more hugs and kisses the tabbies settle down to sleep.

“Good night, Periwinkle. I love you.”

“Good night, Stinky. Sleep well. I love you too.”

The End

Periwinkle and Stinky will be participating in the Happy Tuesday blog hop at Comedy Plus. To join them there, click on the badge below.

August 19, 2025 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Happy Tuesday Kitties Blue Tabby Tuesday The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle 14

A RARE SISTER SIGHTING

A Few Words Wednesday

A rare sighting: A tuxie and a tortie cat sisters are on the kitchen counter together eating their breakfast from individual white bowls.

These two girls were inseparable when they first joined the family. Now, this is a rare sighting, and it only happens on rare occasions when they happen to show up together at mealtime. If you would like to see them together as kittens, click here.

Lisbeth and Astrid will be participating in the Wordless Wednesday blog hop hosted by Sandee at Comedy Plus. If you would like to join them there, click on the WW badge.

Thanks for visiting today. We certainly appreciate you doing so.

E-mail: kittiesblue@thecatonmyhead.com

May 7, 2025 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Wordless Wednesday 15

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY

Caturday Birthday Art

Today marks the 13th birthday of two of the Kitties Blue girls, Lisbeth and Astrid. They are both special to us and were best friends when we adopted them. The girls came from two different rescues: Astrid from Barn Cat Buddies and Lisbeth from Angels of Assisi. (Their names at the time were Tabitha and Cary.) They were being fostered together, as Astrid and her brother, Bobby, were found as tiny kittens abandoned on a roof, and they needed a mom.

Lisbeth had a mom, Tuxie, and that’s how they ended up being together. I saw Astrid on PetFinder, and it was love at first sight. Bobby had already been adopted when we met her and Lisbeth. We’ve tried to adopt siblings when possible, and Lisbeth and Astrid seemed bonded as littermates at the time. You can see that in the “baby” photo below, which I’ve used to make Caturday Art and their birthday card.

Two cuddling kittens (a tuxie and a tortie) in an art rendering framed in hearts and wishing them a happy 13th birthday.

The girls were inseparable, as you can see, for quite sometime. Then one day they went their separate ways. We never see them together now! But we still have many wonderful memories of them as kittens.

As I used this art for their birthday card, I made a second rendering from the same effect on Painnt. It is called Miss Teacup. I didn’t tinker with the version above except for adding the heart frame from the favpng app.

In the version below, I set the Color to original and once again added a favpng frame. I used this version to make a puzzle.

Two cuddling kittens (a tuxie and a tortie) in an art rendering in an ornate frame.

130 Two Kittens Art

Party Time

Cooper Murphy took advantage of a bit of AI magic to make a cake for the girls. The app didn’t get their looks quite right, but it still turned out beautifully, so he didn’t want to waste it.

Pink and white birthday cake with pink and purple flowers with a tuxie cat and a calico cat one top.

We do have a few noms and drinks to share.

We hope you have enjoyed our little celebration.

Astrid & Lisbeth will be participating in the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. If you’d like to do the same, click on Athena’s badge.

Sunday Selfies Reminder

Your welcome to stay at the party as long as you like, but don’t forget to take a selfie for tomorrow. A miffed Calista Jo has agreed to be your host. She has an ulterior motive, but I’ll take it. It’s very difficult to get any of the Kitties Blue to agree to taking a selfie, so I am always happy when one of them comes forward.

Thanks for joining us today. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

August 17, 2024 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Caturday Art Blog Hop Jigsaw Puzzle 27

🎂ANOTHER BELATED BIRTHDAY🎁

Lisbeth & Astrid Turn Twelve

I’ve messed up again when it comes to birthdays. Yesterday, Astrid and Lisbeth turned 12. I have to thank the vet for sending them birthday greetings, or I have no idea when I would have realized my mistake. Sometimes, I really am a bad mom.

For those of you who don’t know, Astrid and Lisbeth are not related, but they were raised together as kittens by Lisbeth’s mom, Tuxie. Astrid and her brother, Bobby, were discovered on a roof as babies with no mother cat to be found. They were placed in foster care with Tuxie and her litter of kittens. Astrid and Lisbeth were great friends and inseparable until they decided they would each rather be loners. They were both, however, very close with big brother, Mauricio.

I have a birthday card for them.

Astrid Lisbeth 12th birthday: Birthday card with Portraits of a tuxedo cat and a tortoise shell cat with flower garlands on their heads.

And Cooper Murphy did bake a cake.

Astrid Lisbeth 12th birthday: Birthday cake decorated in lavender and auger colors with roses as decorations.

We have a few noms and drinks and hope you will join in wishing the girls a very happy birthday.

Because of my boo-boo, I will be posting this week’s Friendly Fill-Ins with my Caturday Art tomorrow.

The girls, however, will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Thanks for joining us today.

August 18, 2023 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Feline Friday 17

🎂CELEBRATING ASTRID & LISBETH🎁

Birthday Party Time

Astrid and Lisbeth were just kittens and the youngest of the Kitties Blue when I began The Cat on My Head. They turned one year old a month later. I thought it would be fun to share a few of the birthday cards I made for them in past years.

Collage of past birthday cards celebrating birthday of Astrid (tortoise shell cat) and Lisbeth (tuxie cat).

Here is their birthday card for this year.

2022 birthday card celebrating Astrid (tortie) and Lisbeth (tuxie cat).

If you are unfamiliar with Astrid and Lisbeth’s story, you can check it out on The Felines page by clicking the tab at the top of this page. The short version is that they were both born on August 17, 2011, but they are not related. They were, however, raised together along with Lisbeth’s littermates and Astrid’s brother, Bobby, by Lisbeth’s mother.

Cooper Murphy, of course, made them a special cake.

Lisbeth & Astrid's birthday cake feature a star and a crown.

Please join our birthday girls and all the Kitties Blue as we celebrate. We have the cake as well as shrimp, nip ice cream, champagne and berry ice tea.

Thanks for joining our celebration today.

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Before signing off, we’d like to give a shout out to all our black cat friends, as today is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Years ago we had two black cats, Thelma and Twinkle. I’ve wanted another black cat for many years, but it has just never happened. But I still appreciate their beauty. Best wishes to every black cat everywhere.

August 17, 2022 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Black Cat Appreciation Day 19

BELATED BIRTHDAY BASH

Happy 10th Birthday Astrid & Lisbeth

belated birthday

Yesterday was actually the girls’ birthday. To say that they are more than a little miffed at giving up their day to Periwinkle and Stinky is an understatement! Nonetheless, they have agreed to celebrate today. And you all are invited to join us.

Can you even believe how tiny they were in that center photo above? They were less than a year old when I began the blog. In fact, they celebrated their very first birthday here. If you are interested in seeing that post, which is also about my observations with reference the personalities of kittens versus cats, click here to read “Angels, Lisbeth & Astrid, Turn One.”

Anyhoo, while Mau was here on the weekend, Astrid asked him to make a cake, and he happily agreed. Astrid loved her big brother dearly. And, as usual, Mau outdid himself.

To accompany the cake, we have nip ice cream, pink champagne and berry iced tea. Please help yourselves.

Lisbeth and Astrid received beautiful e-cards from Lisbeth’s boyfriend, Angel Charles’, family. Lisbeth also received a box in the mail with cards for her and Astrid and filled with toys and gifts from Charles’ mom. Mom Inge has never left Astrid out when it has come to birthday gifts so their were goodies for both of them. The girls have promised to share photos tomorrow on our Thankful Thursday post.

Please stay and party as long as you like. All the Kitties Blue enjoy having company and entertaining.

Though, we’ve been wordy, Lisbeth and Astrid are going to join the Wordless Wednesday blog hop hosted by Comedy Plus. You can do the same by clicking on the WW badge.

August 18, 2021 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Lisbeth and Charles Wordless Wednesday 22

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ASTRID & LISBETH 🎂

Ninth Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was the actual birthday of Lisbeth and Astrid.

Astrid took full advantage of that and spent lots of time in my lap being scritched and petted the entire time. And she purred non-stop.

Lisbeth received a package from her sweet and thoughtful boyfriend Charles. She promises to share about that on our Thankful Thursday post.

The girls received this nice card from the gang at Tomcat Commentary by Tim: Timmy, Einstein, Rumpy, Toby and Miss Fitz.

Party Time

Cooper Murphy has taken over Mau’s Cat Scout Bake Shop, so he was responsible for making the cake for today. He’s still learning the craft, but I think he did a darn good job.

We have a variety of noms and drinks, so please help yourselves.

Birthday Wish

I asked Lisbeth and Astrid if there was anything special they would like for their birthday. They told me they have two wishes. The first is for all our friends, followers and supporters to continue to purr, pray and send POTP to their little brother Sawyer. For their second wish, they would like you to visit the Friends Furever blog today and check in on “The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky.”

Thank you for celebrating with us.

August 18, 2020 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle 20

REJOICE IN NATURE & BEING ALIVE

Sparks

Saturday and yesterday we had some unseasonably cooler weather. That finally gave me the opportunity to do some much needed yard work. I always think Sunday is a great day to be outside in nature enjoying the beautiful world God created for us. With climate change, the days that are neither too hot nor too cold for me to go outside decrease each year, so I am always delighted when I get the opportunity. It is the enjoyment I felt that prompted today’s Spark, which is accompanied by one of Dad Tom’s photos.

The author of today’s Spark, Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse, often simply known as Duse (ˈduːze) was an Italian actress. She lived from 1858 to 1924. She is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time and is the subject of the 1947 biographical film, titled, Eleonora Duse.

Sparks began as a blog hop, created by our friend, Annie (McGuffy’s Reader). Annie has been taking a “break” from blogging, so there is no hop. Unfortunately, during this break, Annie has been the victim of a hacker. This has continued to keep her off-line and caused her much distress. Please continue to send prayers to Annie and her family as they work to get their lives back to normal.

Many of us believe in Annie’s vision: “If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!”

Awww Mondays

In yesterday’s Sunday Selfie post, Astrid mentioned that Lisbeth was on the cat tree staring at her while she was taking her selfie. I thought you all might enjoy a look at the expression on Lisbeth’s face…a double whammy…scowling stink-eye! (She does, however, have great cheekbones!) Where and when their relationship deteriorated, I have no idea.

I am not certain this photo will get an “awww” from anyone. Nevertheless, Lisbeth is entering the Awww Mondays blog hop at Comedy Plus. To hang out with her there, click on the badge below. And have a happy start to your week.

August 26, 2019 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Awww Mondays Dad Tom's Photography Sparks 18

BIRTHDAY ART WITH ASTRID & LISBETH

Caturday Art

Two special girls are turning eight today. It seemed appropriate that they should be the focus of our art for today’s blog hop. I couldn’t resist using one of the first photos taken after they joined the Kitties Blue family. Unlike now, they were inseparable.

I used the Bubbly effect from Painnt and changed the original hue of the effect. The flower border is from piZap.

This being a birthday celebration, we, of course, have a cake created by Mau in his Cat Scout Bake Shop.

We also are serving nip ice cream and champagne. So please join us in a birthday toast to Astrid and Lisbeth followed by some sugary noms.

Please stay as long as you like. In fact, why not hang around until tomorrow when we will be having yet another celebration. Tomorrow marks the fifth anniversary of our Sunday Selfies blog hop. If you get those selfies ready now, you won’t have to rush home Sunday morning to snap them. The kitties have convinced me to have a giveaway with some things for both the two-legger and four-legger(s). To change things up a bit, the winner will be selected using Random.org from those entering the hop. (One entry per family.)

Astrid and Lisbeth are joining the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. To join the hop or view the art work from your fellow bloggers, click on Athena’s badge.

Hope to see lots and lots of you visiting today and tomorrow.