HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 2015

We feel very fortunate to live in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

And we are so lucky and thankful to have a loving home with humans who take excellent care of us.

Today, as our country celebrates it’s 239th Birthday, we wish all our friends in America a Happy 4th of July. Have fun but please stay safe.

 

America

 

This is our submission for Athena and Marie’s Caturday Art Blog Hop. It features Lisbeth and Mauricio in a patriotic-themed photo created using PicMonkey. To join the hop and/or view the other submissions, click on Athena and Marie’s Badge.

Cat4-001Be sure, if you stay up late partying tonight, that you get your selfie taken early for tomorrow’s Sunday Selfies Blog Hop. You may want to sleep late on Sunday. 

See y’all tomorrow.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

 

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July 4, 2015 by Caturday Art Blog Hop Holiday Kitty Written Blog 35

35 Responses

  1. Little Binky and Granny says:
    July 6, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Hope you had a great day. Purrfect Artwork for the occasion 🙂 Pawkisses 🙂 <3

    Reply
  2. McGuffy's Reader says:
    July 5, 2015 at 10:30 am

    God bless America. ❤

    Reply
  3. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says:
    July 5, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Happy Happy 4th July !

    Grreat looking birthday artwork !!

    XOXO

    Reply
  4. Clooney says:
    July 4, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    What an awesome art graphic! Happy 4th of July to you all & kisses to my girls F & G!

    Reply
  5. Sweet Purrfections says:
    July 4, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Great 4th of July photo.

    Happy Independence Day from Truffle and Brulee. We hope you don’t have to endure too many of those annoying firecrackers today.

    Reply
  6. Penelope says:
    July 4, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Happy Independence Day to alls of yous from all of us!
    Enjoy your pawties!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  7. Katnip Lounge says:
    July 4, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Happy Independence Day from a bunch of independent felines!

    Reply
  8. Ellen Pilch says:
    July 4, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Great photo- Happy 4th!

    Reply
  9. Melissa & Truffles says:
    July 4, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Happy 4th!!!

    Reply
  10. Cathy Keisha says:
    July 4, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Happy 4th! Viva USA!

    Reply
  11. The Swiss Cats says:
    July 4, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Happy 4th of July to you all ! Purrs

    Reply
  12. The Island Cats says:
    July 4, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    We hope you’re all having a fantastic Fourth!

    Reply
  13. Flynn says:
    July 4, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Lovely picture. Happy 4th of July to all of you.

    Reply
  14. Cat Scout Charles says:
    July 4, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Wonderful Patriotic photo Ms Lisbeth and Mauricio.
    Have a Happy 4th of July and stay safe Kitties Blue.
    Purrs everyone and lots of hugs and kisses to my sweet Ms Lisbeth.

    Scout Charles

    Reply
  15. Dezi and Lexi says:
    July 4, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Gweat foto. Have a wunnewful day and stay safe.

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Lexi

    Reply
  16. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    July 4, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Happy Fourth of July! Stay safe and don’t get scared little ones! 🙂 <3

    Reply
  17. lorraine williamson says:
    July 4, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    love the stars in your art thanks for sharing have a Happy 4th stay safe purrs and kisses

    Reply
  18. meowmeowmans says:
    July 4, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    LOVELY artwork, sweet pals! Happy Independence Day to you all. Stay safe, and let freedom ring!

    Big hugs,

    us

    Reply
  19. Christy Paws says:
    July 4, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Love your graphic and your words! Happy Independence Day!

    Reply
  20. speedyrabbit says:
    July 4, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Great photo,happy 4th July,I will be doing sunday selfies tomorrow but I will doing it the old fashioned way,xx Speedy

    Reply
  21. mariodacat says:
    July 4, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Happy 4th to all of you too., Hope to see you for a Selfie tomorrow.

    Reply
  22. Athena says:
    July 4, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Happy 4th of July!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  23. Annabelle says:
    July 4, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Happy 4TH!

    Very patriotic Caturday Art.

    Annabelle, Boo, Ping and Mr Jinx

    Reply
  24. Dory's Backyard says:
    July 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

    So very creative and patriotic!!

    Happy 4th of July Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

    Reply
  25. Fern says:
    July 4, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Happy 4th! That art work is amazing indeed!

    Reply
  26. Peaches & Paprika says:
    July 4, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Happy Fourth to you! Enjoy your artwork

    Reply
  27. Brian says:
    July 4, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Happy Independence Day everyone!!!

    Reply
  28. LadyBird says:
    July 4, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Happy 4th of July! We love your art this week!!!

    Reply
  29. Charles Huss says:
    July 4, 2015 at 7:28 am

    We wish you a happy July Forth too. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Sammy says:
    July 4, 2015 at 6:42 am

    That photo poster is absolutely GORGEOUS! Well done kitties! We hope you have a happy and safe 4th………….sending you tons of love……….

    Hugs, Sammy and Mom Pam

    Reply
  31. Georgia and Julie says:
    July 4, 2015 at 6:25 am

    Happy July 4th !
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  32. Summer says:
    July 4, 2015 at 4:29 am

    What pretty patriotic art! Happy Fourth!

    Reply
  33. Lone Star Cats says:
    July 4, 2015 at 3:47 am

    Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  34. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says:
    July 4, 2015 at 2:49 am

    Happy July Fourth!
    We will be up late, but not fur catabrating…the catretary has to work, MOL!!

    Reply
  35. Sweet Purrfections says:
    July 4, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Happy Independence Day to you, too! Enjoy it, but stay safe.

    Truffle and Brulee

    Reply

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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

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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