Laila and Minchie

Shadows on Thursday

2012-02-02T07:24:00.001-06:00

This Groundhog Day Minchie saw his shadow.

As did Punxsutawney Phil.

6 more weeks of winter. We're still waiting for winter to arrive here in Chicago! A year ago today was our blizzard.

We were trapped in our building!

Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-01T06:43:00.003-06:00

Toesie Tug of War

2012-01-31T06:17:00.003-06:00

Minchie is using his strong toesies to play tug of war with Mom over this catnip cucumber. Of course Minchie won!

Mancat Monday

2012-01-30T08:01:00.000-06:00

The top part of our cat tree is Minchie's favorite place to sharpen his deadly, sharp claws. You will notice all the places he has clawed the carpet down to the bare wood. He even had the habit of eating the little carpet pieces that would be exposed, much to The Mom's displeasure and yelling at him to stop. Look at that cute, little innocent face!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2012-01-29T06:38:00.002-06:00

Minchie's furs blend in so well it's kind of hard to find him on his blankie that is on top of one of his ham-micks. Hope everyone has a great Easy Sunday!

Photo Hunt - Fluffy

2012-01-28T08:46:00.000-06:00

Today's Photo Hunters theme is "fluffy".

Our sister, Cerise(RIP) was very fluffy. Mom still misses Cerise so much but she has a baggie full of her fluffy furs as a sweet reminder.

Froot Bats & Formerly Feral

2012-01-27T07:31:00.002-06:00

Mom was trying to get a nice picture of us together when all of a sudden she realized Laila was chewing on the "legs" of that octopus-like toy and that one "leg" was disappearing into her mouth. Mom thought it was going to get stuck in Laila's throat and she would start gagging on it. End of photo shoot!!!

How smackdowns start

2012-01-26T07:43:00.000-06:00

Minchie egging Laila on.

Mom just yelled for Minchie to stop.

Laila can't control herself and is going in for the kill.

Let the smackdown begin!

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T07:40:00.001-06:00

Toesie Tuesday

2012-01-24T07:10:00.000-06:00

Very strong and powerful mancat toesies. But he uses them ever so gently every morning at 5:40 am sharp (no pun intended!) trying to get Mom up to feed us breakfast.

Mancat Monday - Angel!

2012-01-23T08:25:00.002-06:00

When we got our Christmas package from Jacqueline's Cat House last month, they also had presents for Angel! How sweet of them to remember him! Mom finally took his presents down to him over the weekend.

Angel knew there was something in there just for him.

A Kong Kickeroo!

A great envelope for laying on.

Angel loves his Kickeroo! There was also a little bag full of tiny mice, springs and crinkle balls.

Angel and his mom want to thank Jacqueline and her beautiful girls for all the wonderful gifts. Angel will have many, many months of fun with everything.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2012-01-22T06:44:00.000-06:00

Today and tomorrow will be pictures of Angel!

This is Angel's very own personal couch his mom has made comfy just for him. It's his favorite spot, especially for Easy Sunday.

Look at that sweet face! Mom is so tempted to steal him back for us!

Photo Hunt - Bliss

2012-01-21T08:26:00.000-06:00

Today's Photo Hunters theme is "bliss".

Laila is in total bliss curled up on the warm, comfy couch.

Friday Flashback

2012-01-20T07:58:00.000-06:00

This Friday Flashback goes back to November 11, 2007

LILLY DOESN'T SMELL LIKE HERSELF

Hmmmm...something isn't right with Lilly(RIP).

Are you sure you brought back the right cat from the V-E-T?

Guess I have to believe Mom when she assures me this is my sister.

Thankful Thursday

2012-01-19T00:15:00.000-06:00

Mom went to Costco yesterday and came back with this cool box!

Of course we had to sniff every square inch of it.

Minchie lost interest but Laila continued on sniffing every inch of the inside.

You did good, Mom!

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-18T07:38:00.002-06:00

Tummy, Tail and Toesies

2012-01-17T07:17:00.001-06:00

The three T's. Yep, Laila's got 'em!

Mancat Monday

2012-01-16T07:21:00.000-06:00

Minchie trying to figure out where to lay on the bed with that bed hog of a sister taking up the best spot.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2012-01-15T07:11:00.000-06:00

After all the cold and snow we've had the past few days, Minchie has opted to spend East Sunday on one of his ham-micks. Do not disturb, please!

This is one of the gifts JoJo and Sammy gave Mom as a thank you for taking care of them while their daddy was on vacation in Hawaii. She isn't sharing these with anyone!

Photo Hunt - Circular

2012-01-14T08:32:00.000-06:00

Today's Photo Hunters theme is CIRCULAR.

Laila loves resting her head on one of the many circular openings in her cube mansion.

Friday Flashback

2012-01-13T08:15:00.000-06:00

This Friday Flashback goes back to Oct. 12, 2007

MULTITASKING

Mom says I'm multitasking with my toys because I have so many and want to play with them all at once.

Thankful Thursday

2012-01-12T00:15:00.000-06:00

Mom likes when I lay on her jeans because they are nice and warm for when she goes out in the cold.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-11T07:27:00.003-06:00

Tail and Toesies Tuesday

2012-01-10T07:42:00.000-06:00

This picture was taken in 2005, before we began blogging and before we were born. Angel had come to stay for a few days. The other kitty is our sister, Cerise(RIP). Angel and Cerise were very good friends. Cerise had a very floofy tail and toesies.

Mancat Monday

2012-01-09T06:54:00.000-06:00

In the parking garage where we live, there is an area by the dumpsters where people leave things they no longer want and are too nice to be put in the dumpsters. Mom found this beautiful silk plant for me. She's not too sure where it will go, but maybe on top of the cabinets behind me or right where it is now.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2012-01-08T06:26:00.000-06:00

Mom is constantly spoiling us with new sleeping spots. As you can see, Minchie is loving the newest addition.

Photo Hunt - Bling

2012-01-07T07:14:00.000-06:00

Today's Photo Hunt theme is bling.

This is a picture of Laila when she was a kitten wearing her diamond studded head band.

And Minchie wearing his diamond tiara the day of the Royal Wedding last year.

Friends Friday

2012-01-06T07:45:00.000-06:00

Mom has been cat sitting for our neighbor kitties, JoJo and Sammy this week.

Beautiful Sammy is posing for the camera. She has been letting Mom pet her a lot.

And then there is JoJo. She is very vocal, active and a real love bug and loves to play!

Mom took down one of our tunnels for JoJo to play in. The crinkly noise it makes scares Sammy, so she stays clear of it.

Thankful Thursday

2012-01-05T07:19:00.000-06:00

Laila gets quite wet drinking water from the sink. Minchie is more than happy to lick her furs dry.

What a good brother he is!

Now it's Minchie's turn at the sink.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-04T07:13:00.000-06:00

Tummy, Tail and Toesies Tuesday

2012-01-03T08:18:00.000-06:00

Laila has them all squeezed into her box.

Minchie showing off his.

Even JoJo, who Mom is cat sitting for this week, is showing off hers.

Mancat Monday

2012-01-02T08:30:00.000-06:00

Minchie is waiting for Mom to come sit in the recliner, spread the blankie over her so he can lay down and sleep in her lap. It is his most favorite thing in the world, and will make quite the pest of himself until she gives in.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-12-31T07:25:00.000-06:00

Laila is reflecting on the old year wondering what the new year will bring.

Cousin Bailey is on the road traveling to her new home in Florida with Mom's niece. She is being a very good girl and loving the car ride. We wish them a very safe trip.

We are wishing all of our friends a very safe and Happy New Year! See everyone next year!

Formerly Feral Friday

2011-12-30T09:57:00.000-06:00

It's hard to believe this cute "little" girl was once a tiny little feral kitten running around an apartment complex until caught by The Buddy Foundation. Sadly, she was the only one of her siblings caught. With a lot of patience and work, she adapted to the good life indoors.

Thankful Thursday

2011-12-29T06:03:00.000-06:00

What a nice surprise to receive a Christmas package last week from our very good friends over at Jacqueline's Cat House.

Minchie's curiosity got the better of him.

OMC! Look at all the goodies!

Laila has her eye on that baggie overflowing with mousies. Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy and Daddy Cat also sent duplicates of what you see here for Angel! How so sweet of them to think of him! Mom hasn't gone downstairs to give them to him yet but will take pictures when she does. Thank you so much for thinking of us at Christmas. You are so sweet to think of us at Christmas.

Remember JoJo and Sammy that Mom cat sits for in our building? Well, their daddy is going to Hawaii on vacation tomorrow and she will be taking care of them for 12 days, so you will be seeing some pictures of them in the days to come.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-28T07:28:00.000-06:00

Tail Tuesday

2011-12-27T07:18:00.000-06:00

Minchie's tail comes in handy to help keep his toesies warm.

Secret Paws Presents!

2011-12-26T07:21:00.000-06:00

Mom finally let us open our Secret Paws package from our new friends, Penelope and Kozmo, of Cat From Hell's Blog.

Holy carp! The box was stuffed with all kinds of goodies!!!

We sniffed and sniffed for quite some time all the interesting smells that came with it. In fact, at one point, we started smacking each other around because we didn't want to share all the great toys and treats with each other.

Mom even got a present! From Penelope and Kozmo's mom. A calendar of her cat paintings! Mom is so excited because this will be the calendar she keeps on our frig and will be able to see it every day! Thank you so much for all the pawsome goodies and most of all we are thankful for the wonderful new friends we have made!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T01:00:00.003-06:00

2011-12-23T07:09:00.000-06:00

Today's Friday Flashback goes back to Oct. 6, 2007

GOOD HIDING SPOT

I was hiding from mom and for some reason she found me right away. Boy, she is good!

Thankful Thursday

2011-12-22T07:19:00.000-06:00

Laila is very thankful that Mom doesn't put up our Christmas tree anymore because she is terrified of it. Mom says Laila is more important to her than any tree. Plus, Mom just knows that I, Minchie, would climb it!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-21T07:29:00.000-06:00

Toesies Tuesday

2011-12-20T06:48:00.000-06:00

Toesies are very useful for bunny kicking and holding onto catnip toys. Minchie does very well without thumbs!

Mancat Monday

2011-12-19T07:12:00.000-06:00

Each morning after Minchie has finished his breakfast he stands in front of the guest closet just staring and staring at Mom until she opens it for him.

This is where he sleeps the morning away.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-12-18T06:46:00.000-06:00

Can this box BE any smaller! Laila's current favorite place to sleep.

We are so excited! Our Secret Paws package came!

It's from Nellie and Kozmo of The Cat From Hell

We like to wait until Christmas Eve or Christmas night to open ours. We'll be back with pictures of what's inside. We can't wait! Thank you Nellie and Kozmo!

It's Caturday!

2011-12-17T06:59:00.000-06:00

Minchie loves jumping up to high places. This is about as high as it gets here!

Friends Friday

2011-12-16T07:09:00.000-06:00

Angel's mom had to go out of town for business two days this week so our mom went down to feed him twice a day. Mom was trying to get him to play last night before she fed him but would have nothing to do with playtime. In desperation he turned on his lasers full blast to show her the way into the kitchen to get the food in his bowls stat!

Pink Fev-vers!

2011-12-15T06:49:00.000-06:00

How's this for a fev-ver toy!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-14T08:33:00.000-06:00

Tummy, Tail and Toesies Tuesday

2011-12-13T06:51:00.000-06:00

Another great shot of Minchie on one of his ham-micks showing off his tail, tummy and toesies. Mom says they should make these for humans.

Mancat Monday

2011-12-12T08:44:00.000-06:00

Okay, Mom, I've been a good boy and let you take pictures of me and my bow tie (you may need to bigify picture to see it). Please, please, please take it off now!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-12-11T08:02:00.000-06:00

This is how we'd like to be spending this Easy Sunday (minus watching that man on tv) but it's another day Mom is abandoning us. She's been putting tons of miles on the metal monster this weekend, but that's okay, as long as we aren't in it in the PTU on the way to the vet!

Ess Kind of Caturday

2011-12-10T07:39:00.000-06:00

I've been begging Mom to get me a second Ess scratcher since Minchie has two ham-micks. Maybe Santa Claws will bring me one.

Friday Flashback

2011-12-09T09:21:00.000-06:00

This Friday Flashback goes back to Oct. 2, 2007

TUNNEL FUN

Checking out my construction

Hey, this is cool!

OOPS!

Oh, dear me, now what do I do? I think I need to add more tunnels to make it stronger.

Lilly and I both guarding our ends.

We Need a Bigger Sink!

2011-12-08T07:49:00.000-06:00

Laila was maybe 6 months old when this picture was taken.

Now 4 1/2 years old, we think it's about time she realize she's too big to hang out IN the sink.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-07T08:07:00.000-06:00

Toesies Tuesday

2011-12-06T06:53:00.000-06:00

Laila uses her toesie to show everyone the cat hair magnet is HERS! The cat hair magnet even acts as a magnet for little mousies!

Mancat Monday Guest

2011-12-05T08:04:00.000-06:00

Angel is not a happy camper.

No wonder they call this a Prisoner Transport Unit!

Last Saturday Mom took Angel and his mom (who is a person with a disability) to the vet as his asthma was acting up a bit. Dr. Mindy took a picture of his lungs and they were filled with fluid so he got stabbed with a steroid that works real fast in eliminating the fluid. Mom will take him back tomorrow (while his mom works) for another stabbing of steroids that is longer acting. We are keeping our paws crossed this helps, as it has in the past.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-12-04T06:35:00.000-06:00

This looks like a good spot for Laila to spend Easy Sunday today. Mom was gone most of the day yesterday and will be gone again a good part of today so being Easy will help us pass the time until she gets home.

Photo Hunt - Ripped

2011-12-03T07:57:00.000-06:00

This week's Photo Hunt theme is ripped.

Laila is loving laying on this ripped Lean Cuisine box.

"No, Mom, you make not take it and throw it away yet!"

Froot Bat Friday

2011-12-02T08:56:00.000-06:00

"If you go to a CFA cat show, you will see the judges doing things to get the cat's undivided attention, with his or her ears perked up as high as possible on the cat's head. This is because one of the most defining points of a Turkish Angora is the ears. According to the Breed Standard, the ears are "large, wide at the base, pointed and tufted. Set closely together, high on the head, vertical and erect."

Big froot bats...yup, this Turk's got 'em!

Thankful Thursday

2011-12-01T07:00:00.000-06:00

Laila loves our multi levels for snoopervising outside.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-30T07:41:00.000-06:00

Toesies Tuesday

2011-11-29T08:24:00.000-06:00

Pretty much all you can make out in this photo is Minchie's toesies. Mom even had trouble finding his head at first.

Mancat Monday

2011-11-28T08:03:00.000-06:00

Well, what have we here?

He is rather cute and sparkly.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-11-27T06:44:00.000-06:00

It's rainy, cold and dreary outside today so it makes for the purrfect Easy Sunday. Hope you all are enjoying yours!

The Caturday Song and Video!

2011-11-26T08:27:00.000-06:00

Mom saw this video on Facebook and thought it would be very appropriate for today. For those who have not seen it...ENJOY!

Friday Flashback

2011-11-25T08:24:00.000-06:00

This Friday flashback goes back to Sept. 29, 2007

I AM NOT ALONE

Everytime I turn around there are cats everywhere! I finally figured out how to get to the top of the tall dresser (heeheehee!) and all I found were these weird cats that I couldn't get to play with me.

As long as mom leaves enough room for me to lay down I can't really complain.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T08:14:00.000-06:00

We hope all of our CB friends have a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for your friendship over the years and we are also thankful for the many new friends we have met this year.

Whisker Hump Wednesday

2011-11-23T07:24:00.000-06:00

What beautiful whisker humps you have, Laila.

Toesies Tuesday

2011-11-22T07:52:00.000-06:00

Laila loves to be massaged and scritched with Mom's foot and toesies.

Mancat Monday

2011-11-21T07:47:00.000-06:00

Sitting and looking at Mom like this gets me anything I want each time. hehehe!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-11-20T06:52:00.000-06:00

Minchie sound asleep on one of his ham-micks with his big Laila look-a-like stuffed kitty watching over him.

Laila look-a-like, make that evil flashy box go away!

Ess Kind of Caturday

2011-11-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

Laila says today is a good day for hanging out on the Ess scratcher. She can keep an eye on Mom to see if she is going into the kitchen to get us treats or to the bathroom to turn the sink water on.

2011-11-18T08:06:00.000-06:00

This Friday Flashback goes back to Sept. 28, 2007

Another game I love to play

When mom sees me ignoring my turbo scratcher, she puts it half underneath the tv stand and make it's a game and challenge for me to crawl underneath and play with it from there.

She says soon I'll be too big to fit.

So, in the meantime, we work well as a team keeping me amused.

Kitty Playground

2011-11-17T06:54:00.000-06:00

Laila resting on or getting ready to teleport somewhere on her boogie mat in the middle of one our playgrounds.

Wordless Wednesday - Flashback

2011-11-16T08:17:00.000-06:00

Tummy, Tail and Toesies Tuesday

2011-11-15T07:01:00.000-06:00

The only time Minchie ever lays on his back is when he's on his ham-mick. He loves squirming and squirming on it, especially when Mom comes to bed.

Mancat Monday

2011-11-14T07:50:00.000-06:00

This mancat is furry happy to have his mommy home after being gone this past weekend. I'm am famous for being quite the momma's boy. When Mom dropped off her sister before she came home to us, her wolfie (our cousin), Lady, ran out the door past mom's sister and about knocked our mom down she was so happy to see HER!

We're being abandoned!

2011-11-11T00:15:00.003-06:00

Mom is abandoning us this weekend for her annual fall scrapbooking retreat. She leaves this morning and won't be back until Sunday night. But Angel's mom will be taking care of so we don't starve or die from neglect.

This is the gorgeous house she stays in all weekend.

We hope everyone has a great weekend and we'll be back blogging on Monday!

Thankful Thursday

2011-11-10T07:55:00.000-06:00

Laila is thankful she still fits through the arch of her cat hair magnet.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-09T07:25:00.000-06:00

Tail Tuesday

2011-11-08T08:51:00.000-06:00

Our floofy tails help us keep our balance while we drink water from the sink.

Mancat Monday

2011-11-07T06:53:00.001-06:00

Minchie loves, loves, loves laundry day.

"Mom, I hear you back there. Don't even think of taking this pile of dirty laundry yet!"

Cat Circus and Rock Concert

2011-11-06T07:55:00.003-06:00

Yesterday Mom and Angel's Mom went to see a cat circus and rock concert! They have been featured on Animal Planet's "Must Love Cats" show.

These are the Acro Cats performing. Mom took tons of pictures but most didn't turn out because they were so blurry.

This is Tuna and The Rock Cats. And yes, that is a chick-hen on the tambourine and cymbal. Tuna is the kitty to the right of the chick-hen.

After the show they got to go up on stage and meet them purrsonally, but they could not be touched. This is Pink standing next to her pink guitar.

Here the band is waiting for Angel's mom to give them treats. You should see the treats they get as a reward for doing their tricks! Real ahi tuna, tuna and chick-hen!

Meet Dakota, the drummer. Very impressive!

On the right, Nue on the keyboards. Billy Joel and Elton John would be very impressed!

This is what they travel the country in. They live in Chicago and we think they may be home for a spell now that the holidays are near. If they ever come to your city, Mom highly recommends seeing them. It was so much fun!

What a bowlful!

2011-11-05T07:36:00.000-05:00

Laila really had to struggle to get into her sink.

Yesterday Mom and Angel's Mom went to see the movie "Puss in Boots" and loved it! When they got to the theater, everyone was asking how we reacted to the Puss in Boots cardboard display and where she put it.

Dona Nobis Pacem

2011-11-04T07:21:00.000-05:00

Cats love peace and quiet.

We wish the world would practice it.

Thankful Thursday

2011-11-03T07:48:00.000-05:00

Besides Laila rubbing all over her cat hair magnet, she loves to hang out in the middle of the brushes to play.

She doesn't play just normal cat games, but likes them complicated and challenging.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-02T06:39:00.000-05:00

Meet Mom's Newest Rescue

2011-11-01T08:36:00.000-05:00

What the heck did Mom drag home now!

I need to check this dude out very carefully!

Laila even worked up the courage to help me out.

He appears one dimensional, so I don't think he's a threat.

Checking to see if he's had his hooha-ectomy.

Our Mom took Angel's grandpa to the movies one day and they saw them taking down one of the movie displays so Mom asked what they did with them. They toss them in the dumpster! She couldn't let them do that to Mr. Puss in Boots so she begged and pleaded with the nice general manager and he said he would call her when they took the Puss in Boots display down and she could come rescue him before he ended up in the dumpster. Mom and Angel's mom are going to see the movie this Friday and she will take Mr. Puss in Boots down to meet Angel and get some pictures of the two orange dudes together. In fact, Mr. Puss in Boots may end up living with Angel.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T06:20:00.000-05:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-10-30T06:28:00.000-05:00

This is how we'll start out our Easy Sunday.

And it will end with this little game of wrassling! And you just know who the winner will be!

Sink Hog

2011-10-29T07:38:00.000-05:00

My brother, Minchie, is such a sink hog!

But, being the nice sister that I am, I can wait my turn.

Friday Flashback

2011-10-28T10:23:00.000-05:00

Today's Friday Flashback goes back to 9-25-2007

ONE OF THE WAYS I DRIVE MOM CRAZY

Sometimes I chill out in my litter box then when I know I have her undivided attention, scoop up some litter with my front paws and "pretend" to eat it. heeheehee!

Shoe Fettish

2011-10-27T06:59:00.000-05:00

Laila loves when Mom leaves her shoes out. They make great head rests!

Whisker Hump Wednesday

2011-10-26T07:52:00.000-05:00

Minchie is being shy about his magnificent mancat whiskers and whisker humps.

Yesterday Mom stopped off at The Buddy Foundation see if Peggy Sue was still there and she was! She and three other little kittens aren't ready yet to be put up for adoption. She was snuggled up with a cute little black and white tuxie kitten. On her card they wrote "very sweet".

Table Tuesday

2011-10-25T06:57:00.000-05:00

Mom says she's never seen Laila laying on the dining room table before, so she had to grab a quick picture. The other day she looked like a beached whale, this time she looks like a baby seal.

Mancat Monday

2011-10-24T07:37:00.000-05:00

Minchie waiting to catch that drip of water. So, do you think he did?

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2011-10-23T07:06:00.000-05:00

Purrfect way to spend an Easy Sunday. On a blankie on top of a ham-mick!

Photo Hunt - High

2011-10-22T08:30:00.000-05:00

Today' Photo Hunt theme is HIGH.

Laila as an itteh bitteh kitteh giving us a high five.