kitties and grandkids....

Getting ready for the holidays is always fun. Its even more fun with kids around :)

I decorated the tree last week and the following morning Pouncer was snuggled up on the rocking chair by the tree (waiting for Santa?)
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The grandkids were here this weekend and Seri helped me decorate the banisters. When I was done I was hoping to get my usual photos like:
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and
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What I got right away was Mikey being the sweetest boy and begging for pets
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Mikey LOVES Seri. He follows her around like a striped shadow. When my daughter introduced her boyfriend and his daughter, she told me in her most authorative 5 year old voice that she does NOT likes cats. Almost 2 years later and lots of weekends at grandmom's house, she has most definitely changed her opinion. And my cats have changed their opinion on mini hoomans. Their only experience with mini hoomans was Cameron (aka wild child) and I swear they look forward to her visits. She spends most of her time playing with the feather wands and petting them. Even Miss Abby lets Seri pet her.... once in a great while, but it happens. Unlike with Cameron, she just THINKS he's coming over and she dives for cover :rolleyes:

And since they decide Seri is a good mini hooman, they like her little brother. He's really sweet with them. No tail pulling, no groping or slapping. He basically ignored them. I tried to get a photo of Logan in a gift box, in front of the tree like I did Cameron at the same age. Trixie was bound and determined to get in that box too.... and I'm glad she did! She gave him a smooch while in there. :love:
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What sweet pictures! and what a lovely family, kitties and grandkids, you have! Thank you for sharing the pics.

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Aww, such fun! And we are glad your kitties have helped change Seri's mind, and converted her into a real cat friend, and future Pet Talker! What fun pictures, I'll be back later to write a little something that's brewing in my brain!

Oh my gosh, I was looking through photobucket and found a picture of Trixie as a kitten.... she's grown a little
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Mikey's Christmas

T'was Christmas Eve in old P.A.
And preparations over, done for the day
The lights were all hung, the tree shining bright
Garlands and wreathes all placed just right
And as dear little Seri went to head to bed
Anticipation of Christmas joys dancing in her head
There suddenly up on the newel post hopped
A dear tabby boy, Mikey on top
"Seri, little one," he quietly meowed,
"I know you're new here, but I am proud
To be the one choses to give you best wishes,
For purrs and rubs are kitty hugs and kisses.
And the secret of Christmas, I shall tell you dear,
Is not coming from Santa, or carried by reindeer
But it is Love, sent down from God for me and you
Love we teach you, and Love we get from you!
Sleep well, dear child, and dream away,
And remember we cats love you,
And that gift will never go away."
And with one scratchy kiss, and skritches received
He sent her off to bed,
Hoping his message was taken in, and believed.

These are so sweet! Merry Christmas, kitties and grandchildren, parents and grandparents! :D

Such wonderful touching photos and two Great Cat Lovers of the Future in those two grand children!!!
That is truly the PetMas spirit:love::love::love:

Aww, what a sweet pic with your kitty and granddaughter!