VISIONS OF CHRISTMAS PAST

Caturday Art

As I promised at the beginning of the month I am sharing Caturday Art from past Decembers. Today’s is a vision from Christmas 2018, which I turned into art during December of 2019. It was Sawyer’s second Christmas as a Kitties Blue. I like the vintage look I created of Sawyer on the stairs surrounded by garland.

 

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I did make a puzzle for you.

preview117pieceChristmas Tabby Sawyer

Sawyer’s going to pop over to Athena’s to join her Caturday Art blog hop. If you’d like to do the same, click on her badge.

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Until then…

 

 

December 18, 2021 by Caturday Art Blog Hop Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle 18

18 Responses

  1. James Uba says:
    December 20, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Sawyer is a good poser, it’s a lovely picture. Merry Christmas Meowsss..

    Reply
  2. Crystal And Crotchety Cougar Daisy Mae says:
    December 19, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    Concats and Happy Gotcha Day Kizmet.
    Merry Christmas and Catmas my friends.
    Great art and puzzle.
    Crystal And Crotchety Cougar Daisy Mae

    Reply
  3. Athena and Marie says:
    December 19, 2021 at 6:25 am

    Lovely vintage art!

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says:
    December 18, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Totally vintage. And totally awesome! We really love this art of Sawyer. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Cathy Keisha says:
    December 18, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    That is beautiful art!

    Reply
  6. Raven Indulgedfurries says:
    December 18, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    That’s an excellent Christmas photo of Sawyer.

    Reply
  7. Brian Frum says:
    December 18, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    That’s pretty darn special Sawyer!

    Reply
  8. Melissa & Mudpie says:
    December 18, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    That is SO beautiful!

    Reply
  9. The Island Cats says:
    December 18, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    This is lovely.

    Reply
  10. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    December 18, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Beeuteefull vintage foto of Sawyer…hee iss such a cutie pie Aunty Janet!
    Wee posted a mew bloggie an wee wuud like fore you to due yore linky thing…wee pawticipatin inn Sunday Selfiess fore sure!
    An Kizmet how xcitin yore havin a contest!!!!
    ***purrss*** an ~~head rubss~~BellaDhrma~~ an (((huggiess))) BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  11. ScoutMango says:
    December 18, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    What a lovely vintage type of Christmas photo of young Sawyer! Long before his walk-about!!

    Reply
  12. Ellen Pilch says:
    December 18, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    That is beautiful. Thank you for the puzzle. XO

    Reply
  13. Noelle says:
    December 18, 2021 at 8:29 am

    OMC I am swooning!!!!!!

    Love and whisker kisses,
    Noelle

    Reply
  14. Lucy & Xena says:
    December 18, 2021 at 5:32 am

    That picture is a classic.

    Reply
  15. Teddy says:
    December 18, 2021 at 4:34 am

    That art turned out really wonderful with Sawyer peeking through the stair rails. He looks like he’s waiting patiently for SANTA!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  16. Loulou says:
    December 18, 2021 at 3:44 am

    Oh, what a lovely holiday Sawyer-on-the-stair! Just lovely,

    Reply
  17. Summer says:
    December 18, 2021 at 2:56 am

    This is such lovely art.

    Reply
  18. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    December 18, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Sawyer sure looks festive and totally ready for Christmas Day!

    Reply

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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

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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