Oreo & Stuffy

Today Oreo was sitting in the dining room, looking at the door. I guess he was expecting me! As I walked in, he followed along to the kitchen. We passed by Stuffy, who was sitting by the living room. Oreo sat and waited for his yums, which he started to work on right away. The boys both joined me at our spot, when I finished cleaning their box. Oreo sat by me for some attention, and Stuffs sat just out of my reach. Oreo eventually got up and went to snack again, so I scooted closer to Stuffs. He let me pet him a bit, before he wandered off to eat as well. Stuffy returned and made himself comfy on the footstool.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning I let the ladies out, while I got their breakfast ready. Gracie went out for a quick break, then they ate and all went out again. Molly and Emma were having fun with their other doggie friends at the fence. Henry came to love on me as I watched them. While we were sitting there, I saw Charlie wander into the bedroom. I got Gracie a new treat for her ball before I left. This afternoon they all went out for their potty breaks. Molly and Emma went first, and eventually were both lounging in the grass. While they were outside, I decided to take Gracie for a walk. The sun was out, but there was a strong wind that made it chilly out. So, we didn't get a real long one in. When we got back, I let the girls in and gave Gracie some time out. I went to go see Micah for a bit. He purred away! When I went back to the dining room, Charlie decided to pay me a visit. This evening Gracie took a quick break outside while I got their dinners. The other two spent awhile out there. Gracie followed me around while I cleaned out the kitty boxes. The girls came in to eat, then I had Gracie go out again for a couple minutes. I got the girls their snacks as they went to bed. Once I walked out of the room, the kitties started to gather for some attention. I saw a little black lump on the stairway. I slowly peeked around the corner and realized it was Sam! He was being a curious kitty. Henry and Smudge were playing on the stairs and Charlie had come over. Micah heard me and came running over, giving me a few meows. Charlie had now curled up on the table. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Sam peeking around the corner of the wall to check me out. When I looked, he would step back out of view. Then, he would slowly peek his head out again! It was so funny.

Sophie & Roxy

Today the girls were watching me by the gate. They raced to the back door to meet me. I let Sophie in first, to dry her feet off. Then I let Roxy in. Sophie sure made that difficult! Haha! She was trying to squeeze in to get some attention. I got the girls some food, while I went outside to fill their water and pull out ice chunks. When I came in, they hopped up on the couch with me. Sophie kept walking across my lap, to go from one side of the couch to the other, stopping mid-lap to sneak a kiss. She cracks me up! I got them each a cookie to snack on, then they decided they were hungry. Once they filled up, they came back to love on me some more!

Sophie & Roxy

This morning there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. I let the girls inside to warm up a bit. They had been snuggled in their house. I brought them a bunch of fresh water today and got them some food. The girls both hopped up on the couch with me. Sophie would lay across my lap on her back, with her feet dangling in the air. Then, Roxy would paw at me to pet her. They were up and down and up and down on the couch today. Roxy kept looking around for her lights too. The girls enjoyed a snack, before they snuggled some more.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

This morning we had a dusting of snow on the ground. Gracie wasn't crazy about going outside, but she went out first for a quick potty break. While the other girls were out, I got breakfast ready for them. I got them all a yummy cookie to have with their food. When they finished, I let Molly and Emma out again, then Gracie. I cleaned up the extra litter pan today and put it away, since they were only making a big mess of it. This afternoon, Gracie was wiggling happily at the door to see me! Gracie went out quick, then the other two spent a long time in the yard. Gracie crawled under my legs and sat with me, while Henry curled up in my lap for some attention. I got Gracie another treat for her ball, so she was content snacking on that for awhile. Naughty Henry was trying to play with the Christmas tree this afternoon. I had to shoo him away from it! This evening, Gracie went out and did her business. She came in, then the other two went out. While they were busy, I cleaned out the litter boxes. Everyone ate their dinner quick, then I worked on picking up the shrapnel I found. I think it is a collaborative effort between the dogs and cats to find things to play with! I went to visit Micah in the bedroom. He was very happy to have some chin scratches. Henry hopped up there with him for a bit and they both got loved on. I sat with Gracie a bit too. She seems to get more and more excited and has more crazy wiggles every time I see her! As I went around turning lights off tonight, I saw Charlie sitting in the hallway. I stopped to pet him a little too. While I did that, Henry, Micah and Smudge all surrounded me for a few pets as well. I thought in my head that the only one I haven't seen yet, is Mr. Sam. I no more than thought that, and then I saw him emerge from the master bedroom and race upstairs!

Cate, Carson & Bella

We had gotten a light dusting of snow overnight. I let Carson and Cate out for their potty break when I arrived. Cate didn't want to stay out long in the cold! I let her in and got them some water, since their bucket was frozen over. Gracie took her meds and Sassy got her drops, then the girls went out for their turn. Gracie didn't even want to set foot outside this morning! Usually she goes out without me helping her, but today I had to encourage her a bit more. Once they came in, I let the other two out again, since they both had drank all their water.

Gracie, Emma, Molly & the kitties

The cats look like they had themselves a New Year's Eve party last night! They had pulled out cardboard and plastic bottles from the garbage, and had them strewn about the living room. I picked that up, while Molly and Emma were outside. Henry came to visit me and rubbed his head on mine as we waited for them to come back in. Gracie went outside for awhile for her turn. They were ready for their breakfast, and all quickly finished. This afternoon it looked like the dogs took their turn to party! They had shredded a Reader's Digest and had gotten several cat toys and other small objects from somewhere. Gracie helped me pick up the shredded paper. She kept looking at it like I was going to throw it around for her to play with. Haha. We went to the living room, where she snuggled up to me for a bit. She was in a playful mood and grabbed her red squeaky dog to play with. I was going to let her stay outside for the afternoon, since it was nice out. However, they were forecasting a strong cold front was going to come in by late afternoon. Sure enough, it got cold and very windy out! I'm glad I kept her in. When I let Gracie out, she almost didn't even want to go potty, she just wanted back in. Molly and Emma spent awhile out there before dinner. The girls all got a snack before bedtime.

Taz & Clyde

This morning the boys were up and ready to go. They met me at the door when I arrived. I let them have a potty break outside quick. When they came in, they got their breakfast. Afterwards, we got ready for our walk. It was a little cool out this morning, but the boys didn't mind. We walked down by their pond and they sniffed around again. When we got back home, they went outside once more, while I got them some water.

Sophie & Roxy

This afternoon I pulled up and saw that the yard looked like it was starting to dry up some. The girls were snoozing in their house when I got there. They came inside today, since they were dry and not all muddy. They tackled me on the couch. Sophie pinned me down, while Roxy snuck kisses! Sophie was being all crazy, rolling around on the couch, walking across me and turning her head back to sneak kisses. They both plopped down on me for some attention. Roxy kept her eyes open for any red dots or light reflections in the house. Silly girl. Later, I got the ladies each a cookie. They both picked a spot on the rug to enjoy those. When it was time, they got another treat as they headed back outside.

Cate, Carson & Bella

This morning Cate was so excited she was zooming all around the room when I let her out. Once Carson wandered outside, she decided to follow him. They spent awhile out there, so I went to see Bella. She was rubbing up against my legs and random objects. She purred away, while I got her some more food and water. Gracie had finished taking her meds when I returned, so I let her out, while I gave Sassy her drops. They wandered around outside for a few minutes. This evening Cate and Carson took their first potty break outside. A cold front had come through, so it was cold and very windy this evening. Cate didn't spend long out there, before she was ready to come in. Sassy and Gracie went out and did their business, before Cate and Carson went out for their final break.