Birthday

GIULIETTA’S SPRINGTIME ART

Caturday Art

Last Sunday Giulietta celebrated her birthday and hosted Sunday Selfies. In an attempt to get a great selfie, she snapped 23 photos of herself. So as not to let 21 additional photos (she posted two last week) go to waste, Giulietta has returned for Caturday Art. And since spring itself has been anything but “springy,” the art is.

I created two versions of the art and am posting both as neither Giulietta nor I could decide which we like best. The photo is the same in both versions but with different frames.

 

Springtime Art #1 with Giulietta

 

Springtime Art #2 with Giulietta

 

I used PhotoFaceFun exclusively to create today’s art. I’m unable to give an exclamation of what I did as the app does not have names on their filters.

Let Giulietta know in the comments which of these is your favorite.

We are entering Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art blog hop. If you’d like to create some art, the internet abounds with free photo-editing apps. To share your arty creations and join the blog hop, click on Athena’s badge.

In addition to the art, Giulietta asked to share the beautiful birthday card she received from Pipo, Dalton and Petcretary Ingrid (Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs).

 

 

Sunday Selfie Reminder

Another week has flown by. We celebrated the first day of spring with four and one-half inches of snow. Most has melted, but another storm is heading our way today with a mix of rain, sleet and snow predicted. We could get as much as another five inches or more of snow. This makes all of us, both humans and Kitties Blue, very unhappy. Whoever shows up as your host tomorrow could have a major case of stink-eye or helicopter ears. We hope that won’t scare anyone away from joining us. And remember, you do not need to post on Sunday to join the hop.

Looking forward to seeing you.

 

 

March 24, 2018 by Birthday Caturday Art Blog Hop 24

BIRTHDAY SELFIES

Sunday Selfies: Week #188

Today Giulietta and our special angel, Fiona, celebrate their eighth birthday. Fiona left us almost 16 months ago, but as long as sis Giulietta is alive, we will celebrate Fiona as well. Giulietta snapped 23 selfies and was pretty miffed at me that I made her take that many, but she’s not great at looking at the cell phone. I’ll share the final photo later in this post. It’s a doozy. But first here is the gorgeous birthday girl.

 

Giulietta's Birthday Selfie

 

Of course, Fiona was unable to send a new selfie from the RB, but she too needs a birthday “card,” so I made her one from a photo taken before she got sick.

 

Angel Fiona's Birthday Selfie

 

Our resident baker, Cat Scout Mau, made a cake for the girls. We hope you’ll join us for a piece of cake and some champagne.

 

 

Remembering a Friend

Before hopping Kitties Blue and I want to honor and remember a super sweet woofie, who now has her wings. Maggie was an adorable and energetic Rack Russell Terrier who lived with my dear friend, Mary Jane, her husband, Kevin, and their daughters, Emily and Amelia. In her photo she is posing with a Christmas ornament I gave her a few years ago.

 

Time to Hop

Now it’s time for you to share your selfie with all of us. If you are new to hopping or just need a refresher course to enter our hop, here are some pointers.

  • The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
  • You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
  • Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
  • You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
  • The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
  • Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Giulietta’s Outtake Selfie

Giulietta's Outtake Selfie  

March 18, 2018 by Birthday Sunday Selfies 43

LISBETH’S BEST SELFIE EVER!

Sunday Selfies: Week #187

I am really excited to show my selfie today, as I actually took a good one. I always say one and done, and then it turns out crummy. But today I got it right the first time. I sure hope Charles comes to visit and sees how pretty I look.

 

Lisbeth's Green-eyed Selfie

 

So, you probably are wondering if I was naughty again and that’s why I am here. That is not the case. I have been purrfect in every way. In fact, as Mom writes this for me, I am sitting right next to the computer purring happily. No escapes and no hiding. I am here today as I have been hanging out with Mom, and I was an easy target when it came to selfie time.

I not only like my photo, but I also love the spring green frame Mom selected for me. It accents my eyes, is purrfect for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day as well as to brighten our spirits as snow is scheduled to arrive later today.

Time to Hop

Now that I have shown you my selfie, it’s time for you to share your selfie with all of us. If you are new to hopping or just need a refresher course to enter our hop, here are some pointers.

  • The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
  • You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
  • Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
  • You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
  • The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
  • Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Happy Birthday

Today all of the Kitties Blue want to send special 16th birthday best wishes to our friend, Madi. Madi is a Cat Scout with Mau and Cooper Murphy. She also is the girlfriend of Mau’s brother-in-law, Raz. And Lily Olivia was a Crotchety Cougar with her. Madi also has her own blog, Madi and Mom Down Home in N.C.

In celebration of her birthday, Madi is taking a road trip, as she’s now old enough to get her driver’s license. The trip is a blog hop. To find out how to join, click on the link to Madi’s blog.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lisbeth (with kisses for Charles)



March 11, 2018 by Birthday Cat Scouts Crotchety Cougars Club Sunday Selfies 40

SAWYER’S SLEEPY SELFIE

Sunday Selfies: Week #186

 

 

I can’t believe I am back here again. I was a totally purrfect kitten all week…well, except for the little pooping in the PTU incident. (But more about that later.)

I was having a nice snooze on the catio when Dad Tom showed up with a camera, woke me up and forced me to take several selfies. This is just one of them. I suspect Mom will be showing the others in weeks to come.

You might think I am yelling at Dad, but I was only yawning.

Now to that PTU pooping. It seems our pal, Raz, Allie’s brother (Friends Furever), has a similar affliction. (Our Fiona did as well.) In light of this, my fellow Gingersnap’s mom, Pam, made us this badge. Pretty funny…don’t you think?

Blog Hop

Here’s a little information for anyone who is unfamiliar with our Sunday Selfies blog hop.

  • The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
  • You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
  • Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
  • You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
  • The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
  • Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Birthday Wishes

Today is a special day for our friend, Teddy from Two Spoiled Cats. It is his second birthday. Teddy is Angel Sammy’s brother. He and Cooper Murphy are best pals and two of the three Cat Scout Gingersnaps. So, of course, we couldn’t miss wishing him a happy birthday.

Teddy is having a party over on his blog, and we know he’d love it if you would stop in and enjoy the fun. You can get there by clicking on the link in the above paragraph.

 

 

Saying Good-Bye

This part of our post makes us all super sad. We are saying good-bye to another dear friend. Kali (The Canadian Cats) has received her wings and flown off to the Rainbow Bridge. Kali was the co-founder of the Crotchety Cougars along with Phoebe from 15 And Meowing. Unfortunately both of them are now gone, as are members, Kit, Ellie and our own, Lily Olivia. We are certain most of your already know of Kali’s passing, but as she and sister, Shoko, are faithful selfies hoppers, we knew we needed to honor and remember the sweet girl here. If by some chance you haven’t visited Kali’s family to leave your condolences, click on the link above to visit their blog.

 

Purrs and paw-pats, Sawyer (on behalf of all the Kitties Blue)

 




March 3, 2018 by Angel Cat Birthday Crotchety Cougars Club Kitty Written Blog Sunday Selfies 44

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD TOM

 

Birthday wishes for Super Car Dad, Tom.

 

Today is our dad’s birthday, and we always try to do something a little special for him. He truly is Super Cat Dad to us.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD

Love and purrs,
Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

 

We received a long distance message for our dad and were asked to share it here.

 

Birthday wishes from angels Fiona and Lily Olivia.

 

Wow, we are super happy to see our two angel sisfurs today. They sure look terrific. We know Dad will be tickled to see them.

Please have a piece of cake before you leave. Mau baked it at his Cat Scout Bake Shop.

 

birthday cake

 

February 20, 2018 by Birthday Kitty Written Blog 25

IF WE COULD TURN BACK TIME

Health Update

Before I show my selfie, Mom asked me to fill you in on what’s going on at our house. Holy carp…2018 continues to be one sucky year. We’d all like to turn the calendar back to 2017. Calista Jo is now sick. She was rushed off to the vet office today with a badly swollen and infected right eye. Mom had to put a warm, wet compress on it to help get the eye open. Her fever was not as high as Cooper Murphy’s was…only 104 degrees. She got sub-q fluids and an injection, and is now on the same antibiotics and antibiotic eye ointment as Cooper Murphy, who has two more days of medication. C.J. is now the one being confined to the living room.

As we did with Cooper Murphy, Mom, Dad and Kitties Blue are asking for purrs, prayers and POTP for Calista Jo. But more importantly, will you please pray that this infection doesn’t work it’s way through our entire fur family. Thank you.

Sunday Selfies: Week #179

I didn’t expect to be back with you again today, but I was the only one hanging out with Mom today. I really didn’t want to take this as you can see by my ears. This actually is the best of three photos I snapped.

Astrid hosts week #179 of Sunday Selfies.

Now that I have showed you mine, it is your turn. Here are a few guidelines if you are new to hopping or our hop.

  • The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
  • You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
  • Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
  • You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
  • The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
  • Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Happy Birthday

Sunday Selfies - Sophie Servos birthdayMom, Dad and all the Kitties Blue are sending a message to a very special friend, Mom Sophie, AKA LP, from Critters in the Cottage. Today is her birthday. We wish her much love, joy and blessings as she celebrates. Hope you can drop by her blog and wish her a happy birthday.

Thanks for joining us again today. We appreciate all the love and support.

Purrs and paw-pats, Astrid

 



January 14, 2018 by Birthday Health Sunday Selfies 52

HOLIDAY SPARK

Sparks: Week #12

 

Holiday - Sparks blog hop

 

Wishing all those who celebrate Christmas a blessed day.

 

Sparks is a weekly blog hop established and hosted by Annie at McGuffy’s Reader. In establishing the hop, she wrote this, “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!”

If you’d like to join the hop, click on the Sparks badge.

 

Birthday Wishes

Today is not only Christmas but also the birthday of a very special cat mom. Kitties Blue and I are sending her our very best wishes and love. (Please stop by and wish her a happy birthday.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MOM BARB, THE MOTHER OF MARVELOUS AND ANGEL NELLIE! MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH LOVE!

December 25, 2017 by Birthday Christmas Holiday Sparks 24

OUR FIRST SPARKS POST: HAPPINESS

Sparks Blog Hop

 

Sparks inspirational quote.

 

Today we are joining Annie’s (McGuffy’s Reader) Sparks blog hop. This is what Annie says about these posts:

Many years ago, it was my intent to post an inspirational thought each Monday. It would be my weekly meditation, and perhaps feed other people’s spirit as well. Life got busy, and this fell by the wayside. Now, I feel a strong need to bring this feature back. 

The negative energy in the world has become thick and oppressive. Social media has become a part of this dark, negative storm. There is an obvious universal need for more positive energy and peace. And, we can all be part of this affirmative change. 

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!

I hope you will join us. Please link up a positive quote, thought, poem, or verse. Add the badge to your post to invite others. The more, the merrier. I welcome your thoughts. Peace.

Click on the badge below to find links to other posts with inspirational quotes.

Sparks badge

As Monday is usually our day off from blogging, we will be taking Tuesday off in the future, unless we having something special to post!

Special Birthday Wishes

Today a very special friend, who just happens to be Mau’s mother-in-law, is celebrating her birthday. As this is Mom Sharon’s (Friends Furever) first birthday since losing her beloved husband Bill, we know it will be a bit of a sad day for her. None of us want this beautiful and wonderful woman to be sad. So, we are sending her our best wishes, oodles of purrs, warm hugs and all our love. Additionally, Mau baked her a cake. He sure hopes she likes it.

Please stop in at Friend’s Furever and wish Sharon a happy birthday.

 

Purrs, Prayers and POTP Please

A dear, sweet woofie, Astrid, from Four-Legged Furballs is facing surgery to have a toe removed. She had a tumor on her paw, which was removed and a biopsy taken. Sadly, the biopsy showed a grade I malignant tumor (sarcoma). Please stop in at Four-Legged Furballs and leave Astrid some best wishes for a successful surgery and lots of healing purrs and woofs.

 

 

And the Winner Is…

Our friend and Mau and Cooper Murphy’s Cat Scout Wolverine Patrol Leader, Gracie. Gracie has the blog Goodness Gracie. She will receive a surprise from Kitties Blue in the mail for being the 40,000th commenter.

Gracie hasn’t been posting much for quite a while, but she joined Sunday Selfies yesterday and is making plans to start blogging more often. Click on the link above if you’d like to visit her blog.

 

October 16, 2017 by Birthday Prayers Sparks 18

ODD STILL LIFE WITH CATS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

After yesterday’s post, we didn’t think our mom could get any crazier, but we were wrong. It is evident now that she has more than one screw loose, and that they are rattling around in her head. We have no idea what to make of this ODD poem or the graphic she made to accompany it. But before we let you judge for yourselves, a bit of explanation is required.

This week’s Thoroughly Poetic Thursday, hosted by Angel Sammy and Teddy (Two Spoiled Cats), has “O” as its prompt letter. The prompt words selected for this week are 1) Open, 2) Octopus, 3) Olive and 4) Odd. As you can see, they really having nothing in common with each other. Nonetheless, Ms. Crazypants decided she’d include them all in one poem. For better or worse, here it is.

 

Cat Foods

Madison was crazy for green olive juice.
We know that is definitely odd.
But Cooper goes nutty for watermelon,
So to his strange taste, we also give a nod.

Thelma wanted water from steamed broccoli,
Yet another kitty with a crazy food festish.
Daphne stripped the flesh from artichoke leaves—
An additional unusual food for a cat to relish.

None of us have ever eaten octopus.
How could we with “puss” in its name?
But open a can of tuna; add some mayo,
And any leftovers are fair game.

Lily Olivia begs for and eats almost anything.
She never misses a meal and isn’t picky.
But some of us aren’t open to just any noms.
In fact, Giulietta is darn persnickety.

Calista will leave her food to pilfer from others,
But for some odd reason, she doesn’t like treats.
Like humans, every cat has its own food obsessions,
So you can never predict what they’ll like to eat.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 09/20/2017

So Mom was going to try to attribute this poem to us, but we said, “no way.” We told her that she wrote it, so she had to claim it. But if you thought the poem was ODD, check out this graphic. It is totally bizarre.

 

Angel cats, Thelma and Madison, in a peculiar still life.

 

If you don’t recognize the two kitties, they are angels, Thelma and Madison. You can find out more about them on The Felines page.

To read Angel Sammy’s poem or find links to what we are certain will be much better poems than this one, click on the Thoroughly Poetic Thursday badge.

Thankful Thursday

We are participating in Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop as well. We feel a tad bit guilty being grateful for anything while so many others are suffering the ravages of hurricanes and an earthquake. All this devastation makes us very sad.

But we are grateful to have so many finds in the blogosphere, and want to thank three in particular: Pipo, Mr.Jack Freckles and Mom Ingrid from Meezer’s Mews & Freckles’ Woofs.

They sent Mauricio and Misty May this precious card for their birthday. Check out those cute mice!

 

 

To join Brian’s Blog Hop click on his badge.

 

Until we meet again, purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

September 21, 2017 by Angel Cat Birthday Kitty Written Blog Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 16

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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

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

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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

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