TORTIE SPRINGTIME SELFIE

Sunday Selfies: Week #396

Are you ready for a surprise? Look who is back today to share a selfie.

 

tortie cat, Astrid's, springtime selfie

 

Unbelievably, this is Astrid’s second consecutive selfie, and she was here on Thursday as well. Lately, she has been spending lots and lots and lots of time on my lap. She can’t get away from taking a selfie when she does that, especially as she prevents me from doing anything other than petting and talking to her.

As usual she got her face so close to the iPad screen, I had difficulty adding anything to her photo. I had promised yesterday that we’d have a springtime theme for the first day of spring, and I was able to sneak some flowers in the corners of the photo.

It’s Time to Hop

So it’s your turn to share your selfie with us and all your friends. You know you are adorable, and we know you are adorable, so flaunt your cuteness here. If you’d like to do something special for spring, that would be super cool, but, of course, unnecessary.

We look forward to seeing you today, but you can link up anytime between now and Thursday.

Astrid, all the Kitties Blue and I appreciate your support and participation.

Have a great first day of spring.



March 20, 2022 by Sunday Selfies 23

23 Responses

  1. Summer says:
    March 23, 2022 at 2:58 am

    I love seeing Astrid.

    Reply
  2. Melissa & Mudpie says:
    March 20, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    Us torties sure take beautiful selfies, don’t we? –Mudpie

    Reply
  3. Service Cats U.S. says:
    March 20, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    You’re looking very purretty Astrid. Big hugs

    Luvs ya’

    RaenaBelle and Zebby

    Reply
  4. Leah says:
    March 20, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    Astrid, what a beautiful selfie, so perfect for springtime!

    Reply
  5. Little Binky and Granny says:
    March 20, 2022 at 11:45 am

    What a beautiful girl you are, Astrid. Great Selfie! Pawkisses for a wonderful week ahead to all of you, sweet Kitties Blue🐾😽💞

    Reply
  6. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    March 20, 2022 at 11:32 am

    Mee-yow WOW Astrid! That is an up-lose-an-purrsonal Selfie! An a mitey fine Selfie at that!!!
    Is guud to bee back fore Sunday Selfiess two!
    Wee hopess all Kittiess Blue an Aunty an Unkell have a lovelee Sudnay an week to come…..
    ***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} BellaSita Mum
    Pee S: Thanx Aunty Janet fore link up! Wee inn 2nd place!!! WOW!!!!
    This iss so kewl 😉

    Reply
  7. Catscue says:
    March 20, 2022 at 11:29 am

    Happy Spring beautiful Astrid!

    Reply
  8. Maggie says:
    March 20, 2022 at 11:27 am

    Happy Spring, pretty Astrid and family!
    xxoo

    Reply
  9. The Swiss Cats says:
    March 20, 2022 at 11:04 am

    Beautiful selfie, Astrid ! Purrs

    Reply
  10. Ellen Pilch says:
    March 20, 2022 at 9:21 am

    Beautiful selfie Astrid. Thanks for hosting. Have a nice day. XO

    Reply
  11. The Island Cats says:
    March 20, 2022 at 9:17 am

    How nice to see you again, Astrid!

    Reply
  12. The J-Cats says:
    March 20, 2022 at 9:17 am

    Nothing like getting up close and purr-sonal, is there, Astrid?

    Reply
  13. ATCAD ~Scylla, Chimera, Yin, Yang, Fenris & Tuiren says:
    March 20, 2022 at 9:12 am

    Hi Astrid, we have a Spring theme too.

    Reply
  14. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:
    March 20, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Looking epically fabulous Astrid! Happy Sunday sweeties!

    Reply
  15. Brian Frum says:
    March 20, 2022 at 8:28 am

    That really is such a beautiful selfie!

    Reply
  16. The Florida Furkids says:
    March 20, 2022 at 8:19 am

    That’s a beautiful close-up Selfie!!

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  17. Athena and Marie says:
    March 20, 2022 at 7:35 am

    What a pretty selfie!

    Reply
  18. Teddy says:
    March 20, 2022 at 4:50 am

    Astrid! Now that’s a wonderful close-up of you – I know your Mom was happy you cooperated for your Sunday Selfies lately. It makes them happy when we allow the occasional intrusive photo doesn’t it! Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and thanks for hosting this Hop – everyone loves to HOP!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  19. Loulou says:
    March 20, 2022 at 4:33 am

    Oh, you beautiful kitty, you great big beautiful kitty! LOVE torties…well…MAMA loves torties. Just hope she doesn’t mix it up with TUXIES, which I am. But I love torties, too. And mama thinks they possess magic.

    Reply
  20. Noodle Cat says:
    March 20, 2022 at 12:55 am

    You look super!
    And hurray for Spring!

    Noodle and crew

    Reply
  21. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    March 20, 2022 at 12:53 am

    Hi, Pretty Astrid! We, too, are glad that it is now officially Spring! Those are pretty flowers that your Mom used to enhance your beauteousness!

    Reply
  22. meowmeowmans says:
    March 20, 2022 at 12:34 am

    Awesome selfie, Astrid! Those flowers are a nice touch to celebrate Spring. Happy Sunday, happy Spring, and happy Selfie Bloghop to you all. XO

    Reply
  23. Marjorie at Dash Kitten says:
    March 20, 2022 at 12:14 am

    She is the perfect tortie packed with 100% 24-carat tortitude!

    And, she looks gorgeous too!

    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.

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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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