9 poses so very well

And here is a tail and paws close up

Synchronized Snoozing Sunday

I was going to do some carving after breakfast and watching one episode of Poirot, but this happened. I am not sure when they will let me get up again.

If you don't hear from me, please send help teehee

Dramatically lit 9

9 is such a handsome boy. So happy that he lets me cuddle with him all the time!

Happy 7th Gotcha Day to 9 and Chani

I can't imagine my life without these two kitties. Here are some images from the first two blog posts. They were so tiny!

They are not as close as they once were, but that is fine.  9 is still my lover boy with a heart full of fun and mischief and Chani is still my biscuit making princess.

How I love you both!

Wordless Wednesday - with Dreamy 9

In which 9 gives me "The Look" and "The Talk"

9: This is not a flattering picture. Also, Mama Marlene, you are slacking. Not only have you not been blogging, but you have not been taking photos of any of us lately. I am seriously disappointed in you.

At least you took a picture of Sweetie at the wood kiln...

Sheet changing help in the New Year

As always, I, Chani, helped Mama Marlene change the sheets last week. -- yes, she is behind already sigh...

After assisting her, Mama M gave me some lovely chin skritches

Belly rubs

And a nose boop -_-

What did the boys do?

They waited til the bed was done and had a snuggle. Talk about not helping out!

A little peace of Heaven

Having all three sleeping in my lap or on my legs... This is my version of Heaven

Shameless Sheamus shows off

On Manly Monday

As does 9

And Sweet Popoki

Shoot. This didn't publish last night so I am a day late. Ah well

Selfies

Unfortunately, the human had to be in the selfies... But, we still love her.

No, Chani is not pleased.

9 doesn't mind. 

Sweet Popoki is ok with it too. 

And Mama Marlene took care of a bunch of kitties this summer. First up, Kazi who she has posted before.

Kazi's sisfur, Buddy

And a new friend, Shiro

Wordless Wednesday

The boys

Make it difficult to make the bed. They distract me with their handsomeness

Oh my goodness! Are we back???

Hi everyone, I know it has been a very long time. I just downloaded the blogger app and decided to blog about my beloved kitties this way! It is so much more convenient. I will probably start blogging about my clay art more regularly too. 

Well, 9, Chani and Sheamus are doing well. They are happily living, eating and pooping in our little condo. Sheamus had a health scare a few months back. I will post about that later. 

And there is an addition to the cat family, just not in our household. 

So, here are pictures of who you really want to see!

Resting places

Mom has been trying to go to bed earlier. She gets up really early to go to work. So, we have been taking advantage of her as a heat source and comfortable resting platform. We boys prefer her toes. Chani prefers her lap.

Tuesday Tidings

Mom has been very busy of late. She has been making and painting a ton of mugs! There are only 36 or so, but it is still a lot. And so, she has not been blogging about us. She completely missed Tockstober too! Bad Marlene!!!

We, on the other paw, have been very helpful.

 Chani and I sometimes share my new sleeping place to supervise the painting.

But, usually, I just take over the bed with my cuteness.

Chani has been sharing her space with Sheamus Popoki. She even shared the shelf space with Sheamus too. Mom has been very surprised.

Sheamus makes sure to check that Mom's brushes are properly taken care of.

Or he just looks handsome while monitoring the Blu-Ray player

Or, he keeps her seat warm when she gets up.

As for what she is working on:

Yes, she is making mugs and painting them like the Minions from Despicable Me. These were all orders as are the mugs on the table. All commissions and all sold. Makes for a busy, tired but happy Marlene.

And... Mom got to see Margaret the kitten again when she delivered some pieces to be fired.

Margaret is growing up into a pretty girl cat!

Happy Birthday, 9!!!

Yes, indeed. Today is 9's 5th birthday. I cannot believe it. My sweet, cuddly, purring little darling is still kitten-like and just so wonderful. 9 is a true balm for my soul. He reads my moods and knows exactly what to do. When I work from home, he figures that I missed him so much that I couldn't go to work and therefore, he simply must sit in my lap and get as much attention as I can give him. I love this boy so much and I am so very grateful that I adopted him... or rather, he chose me as his person.

Let's take a look at this boy over the years.

Here is 9's first official portrait. His coat and markings were so very light back then. I adopted him when he was about 5 months old. Not too tiny. He was the perfect size to hug.

The Brave slayer of the Evil Feather toy. 9 showed me here how he liked to play fetch. He still does on occasion. Makes me wish I was home more often so I could see his antics.

Here is 9 while we were living with my parents, aged about 1 year and 4 months. His coat and markings had really darkened by then.

Here is his official 2011 old portrait.

Snoozing with Chani. This doesn't happen much anymore, unless I am sitting on the couch and they share my legs. It's kind of sad, but I think Chani might be happier.

Hanging with his brother who is much more willing to play than with sister, Chani.

And here is the portrait I took this morning. 9 let me cuddle and hug him. And tonight, we shall all celebrate with tuna.

Happy 5th Birthday, 9. Many happy returns!