Sometimes.........

you gotta wonder what these two are up to. Maggie and Bailey are the best of friends and often will share a chair or a couch. When I come home at night they snuggle with me side by side. Tonight they were both sitting in the office looking at me as if to say "well? are we not adorable?"


It's been crazy around here with painting and changing rooms around to accommodate SOMEBODY'S new desk and table and computer. It's all coming together and we're glad to have some organization back in our lives.




I was sorting through some pics and came across this one from 25 years ago. Too funny. I had the biggest hair around. But I come by it honestly. Ya think?

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well- being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.



5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.




7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.



8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.



10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. ALWAYS!



~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets.Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters~

Happy Birthday "Little B's " and Canada!!!

Today is Benson and Bailey's second Birthday! Our Vet has always referred to them as the "Little B's"...the little darlings. They continue to bless our lives with their crazy antics and charming personalities. They are as different as day and night but still very much brothers.

Bailey loves Maggie, Benson can't stand her. Bailey kisses her and snuggles up beside her. Benson gives her 'the paw.'

Bailey loves company. Benson runs and hides in the closet until the coast is clear.

Bailey wants to know what's going on at all times in his home. Benson gives a yawn and goes back to sleep.

Bailey likes to play sock baseball. This is a game where he dodges socks being hurled at him at break neck speed fresh out of the dryer. Benson likes to help with laundry by laying on top of warm sheets out of the dryer.

Bailey loves Becky. Becky loves Bailey. It's all good until Benson takes a swat at her. Hence, Benson doesn't love Becky.

Bailey is ho hum about treats. Benson meows until his cupboard is opened and his treat is dispensed. He particularly likes "stoner Sundays" when the catnip comes out and he gets 'oh so mellow man, like, wow'...kinda like he was around in the 60's.

Bailey chases little toy mice, Benson baptizes them in the toilet. They're quite the Evangelists.

They're great cats and a joy to have in our home. They keep the neighborhood safe by watching everything from the upstairs window. They slay all the monsters in the backyard by staring at them for hours.

Happy Birthday Boys!!! We love you!!! We love you too Canada!!!

That's My Boy!

He's too cute for words...Bailey Boy. He loves to just watch me lying on the bed and then figure out the best way to suddenly POUNCE on me. He's a real ham. His brother Benson is very mellow and just sits and watches from the scratch bar.

When we have company Bailey walks on up to people and introduces himself, "Hi, I'm Bailey, I'm pretty much in charge around here. I'd like to be your new best friend."

Benson hides in the closet. Scaredy cat.

Gotta love 'em.