Friday, June 28, 2013

Murdy & Charlie

Today both boys were making their way down the stairs to see me. Not sure if they're supposed to be up there or not... Charlie was instantly attached to my legs, meowing up at me and weaving in and out as I walked. Murdy hopped up on the counter right away, so I gave him his eye ointment. I put Charlie in the bathroom to eat the rest of his can of food. Murdy followed me around this time, while I took care of the rest of their things. I checked to see how Charlie was doing and he was just purring away as he ate. When he finished, it was playtime. He sure loves the chirping feather toy! He was racing, leaping high in the air and doing cartwheels to catch it! He's quite the crazy little guy. Murdy just sat and watched. I'm sure he's not feeling up to his usual self. Charlie would take breaks in between the chasing to hop in my lap and get some attention. Then, he'd get his little heiny wiggling... and pounce! He sure cracked me up today.

Jackie & Meeko

This morning Jackie sat up and watched me curiously. I let him outside for a quick potty break. Meeko came to see me when we got back inside. He hopped up on the table and meowed at me. I gave him a quick few pets, then got breakfast ready for the boys. Meeko hopped right up and worked on his. Jackie kept taking breaks to look at me, making sure I wasn't doing anything fun without him! I gave him some time, then asked if he wanted to take a walk. He perked up and started going crazy when I grabbed the leash! He bounced around and stuck his heiny in the air. He settled down long enough for me to get his collar on, then off we went. We got a nice long walk in this morning. When we got back, I filled up his kong toy for him before I left. This afternoon was pretty warm out already, so Jackie and I just spent some time in the backyard. I got out one of his ice cube snacks for him to work on. He loved it! I moved it into the shade for him and he just laid down and licked away. This evening was still pretty hot out. We will be looking forward to the cooler weather on its way! I let Jackie out potty, then got their dinner ready. Meeko was already pacing on top of the counter and meowing for some attention. I went and cleaned Meeko's box while they worked on supper. Jackie didn't like that I was up there without him! He stood at the gate and whined for me to come back. I hurried, then waited in the kitchen so Jackie would finish his food. We made a little game of it and he ate better for me. When he wasn't interested anymore, we went out for another potty break and came in to play. Jackie and I messed around until it was time for bed. Then, I got him some treats in his kong.

Flax & Booty

This morning I saw Booty sitting in the grass in front of the house. Flax startled me this morning because he was right at the front door, ready to go out! It was much cooler outside than yesterday already. I let him outside while I fed the fish. Flax wandered about the yard for awhile. I headed into the garage to get their breakfast, and little Booty was in there! He meowed at me and followed me everywhere. He sure is a silly little guy! Later, I saw him reaching up to get food from Flax's bowl. Flax saw that too and came to eat his breakfast. This afternoon it started to warm up, so I went to let Flax inside. He was laying in the shade on the front porch when I got there. He wandered around to the back and came in. I got him some more of his treats and spread them around in his area for him. This evening Flax was sleeping when I got there. He sat up, then headed outside. I went to the garage to get them their dinner and Booty came running out from under the truck. He started meowing and came rubbing up against my legs. He followed me everywhere! He almost tried to follow me into the house, but I made sure he didn't. Flax had wandered to the front of the house to sprawl out and relax. It should be a nice cool night for him.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning Blackie wandered out to go do his exploring, while I headed inside to let the pups out. It was a much cooler morning today. We headed back in after getting paws wiped, to eat their breakfast. Sparkles was sitting in the living room when I let them in, so she hid under the table so as not to get trampled! Hudson sat up next to me after he finished and got some attention. After the girls polished off their dishes, we went out to enjoy the cool morning. Blackie came and nudged my arm to pet him a bit. The three little ones were having fun exploring. Hudson saw a bird fly overhead, so he went to chase it! When it was time, they headed back inside. I gave them each a cookie before I left. This evening was a pretty typical night for us. Blackie met me in the driveway, then I let the littles outside. They came in to eat and Hudson was first to finish as usual. He sat with me for some chest scratches while we waited for the girls. When they finished, I asked if they wanted to go outside. They all started dancing and galloping around the living room. I guess so! They headed out to play the rest of the time. Some crows in a nearby tree got Hudson all worked up.