Kitty Love

~*::  Ah, the life of a Princess.... ::*~

~*:: Don't you even THINK about it Mama! ::*~

~*:: Lord I was born a ramblin' Man... ::*~

Sleepy Girls

~*:: I'm a sleepy kitty...so don't bug me! ::*~

~*:: I don't know why Grammy tries to do these Polish crosswords, they all look greek to me!  Maybe if I sleep on it I'll get her some answers ::*~

You know, these sleepy girls have just the right answer for today.  Take a break, relax and get some rest with a sunbeam to warm you.

Have a Great Independence Day!

A glimpse of the kitties

~*:: How could you not LOVE this face?  Our sweet Gin Gin::*~

Elusive still but just so beautiful.

~*:: Oh all right, I'll LET you take my picture...but only this once! ::*~

Our sweet Bella (or Bellatrix when she's naughty)

Our little Coco would not pose for me becuase he is just "way beyond that".  So, it's only the girls for now.

If you haven't checked out Graciel's blog in a while, click HERE to see how Creamsicle and Blue are doing.

Worth the Wait

Take a look at them...they are all sleeping together after a long, hard night of playing.  Who knew their life would be this good?  Keep on praying for Blue and Creamsicle...they need a good home too!

Kitty Love and a First Try Effort

~*:: My favorite place in the sun to watch those pesky birds::*~

~*:: Aww, can't a girl have some privacy?  Stinkin' Papparazzi::*~

~*:: zzzzzz, snore, zzzzz...too...pooped...from...running...with...girls::*~

And, a first for me....my very first wrapped focal pendant in gold vermeil, pink topaz, peridot, mystic topaz and plum quartz.  I need to rewrap the coiled bail as I pinched it too tight and marred the back surface (#@$^$$^&&$%^&*!!!!)  But, I'm proud of my first attempt at trinkets that are a bit more ornate than I usually would do. 

More of this to come, I promise!

Kitty Update

~*:: Loving the attention, just scratch a little more to the right, that's it::*~

I  know that many of you have been following the kitty saga, so here are some new pictures of our lovely lasses. Ginny has really warmed up to us and actually spends a decent amount of time with us now, Bella on the other hand has kept her distance.  She will come up to eat in the night and will play with Ginny and Coco at night (thye're as loud as a heard of elephants sometimes, I tell you), but otherwise, she's still not ready for complete lovin'.  So we'll give her the breathing room that she needs. 

~*:: Eating treats right out of the girls hands::*~

~*:: Look at me, so beautiful::*~

~*:: I don't like paparazzi::*~

The three muskateers, fighting for treats in the kitchen.

The Trials and Tribulations of Bella and Ginny...The Stray Cat Chronicles

~* Day 3...after the capture*~

~* Princess Bella*~

~* Princess Ginny*~

..........................................................................................

Oh, where do I begin?  These two little minxes are more than I bargained for, most definitely.  They are high maintenance with a capitol H and are smart as whips!  No pulling to wool over their eyes, no sir-eee!  If we find their first hiding place, they find another, and then another just in case. 

 In fact, they have wanted to hide so badly that they found a tight space to squeeze into that led them to be behind the fireplace,  way on top of the fireplace box.  Our fireplace is built out with storage on both sides...us never imagining that 2 little stinkers would think it to be the best of hiding places.  Needless to say, my husband had to tear apart one whole side of the wall and get them out the other night.  And, while they ate their dinner on the princess couch, he secured the top hole (which really, was quite impossible to reach, but right now, anything is possible with the two of them). 

Thinking that all was good, the hunt for kitties resumed last night after dinner...which has somehow become our new ritual, trying to guess where we could find them next.  We had found Ginny easily but there was no sign of Bella, anywhere.  Where on earth could she be.  Thinking that it was impossible, we checked the fireplace again and lo and behold, there she was!  Again!  Apparently, upon putting back the shelving the night before, my husband had left just enough gap for her to get through.  Again our metaphor for these girls is home renovation and seal up the holes so that you don't have to go back and fix them when you get 2 new precocious kitties. 

Or really, finish your business because that keeps you from moving forward.  Maybe that is why I feel like I am spinning my wheels sometimes, stuck in the mire of what next.  I haven't closed the "holes" that take all of my energy and place it in areas that don't serve my higher good.  The more energy that I have to put towards finishing things that should have been done long ago, the less energy that I have available for moving myself forward.  Lesson learned!

I have to say that on Thursday, I had begun to think that I had made a serious mistake.  My kids were sad, my husband was scratched and bruised, and I was heartbroken.  We had waited to get them and now they didn't want to be here...maybe they weren't meant to be inside or ours.  But after talking things out with a few super friends, I felt a little better about all of our noble efforts.  They are starting to come around slowly.  I know that it's a process of gaining trust and gosh, they are so darned cute.

It's funny that once we catch them, they are so lovey dovey and want to be petted and snuggled. 

But, first we have to catch them...

get ready, get set, go!

Warming Trend

~*:: Sarah, Bella and Ginny::*~

~*::Snuggled up::*~

~*:: Safe haven at last::*~

So here they are...Bella and Ginny.  Finally warming up to us.  They are becoming less afraid of us and have started to explore the house in the wee hours of the night.  The poor little angels are so hungry (for so many things I suppose) and really are snuggle bunnies once they settle down.  We  have let them have their space and they don't run from us once they are up on the loveseat in the evening.  Although, Coco really wants to play with them, following them into rooms as they try to hide from him.  Soon, they will be ok with each other, I am sure.  I will keep you updated as days go on...for they are teaching us so many things.

Love in the Midst of Fear

~*:: Bella, holding on for dear life::*~

Many of us are afraid of love.  We shake and tremble, even though we are in the safest of hands...the hands of those who love us without conditions, parameters and agendas.  We hold on so tight , petrified of being let go yet wanting to run away simultaneously.  Run anyplace to hide, because it is easier than to give our hearts...funny how that works.

I used to be that above statement.  I did not know how to love.  Superficially, I could love with the best of them...others were putty in my hands.  Yet, true love is what I was lacking.  It's true essence.  It's true meaning always had a way of escaping me...especially at the most important of hours.  Yet, over the years I have been shown what real love really is. 

 My husband has shown me in too many ways to count.  His patience, unparallelled.  His sweetness and calming love, the elixir my burdened heart so desperately needed.

 My children have shown me how to love unconditionally, showering me with kisses and hugs just beacuse they can.  They love me no matter what I look like and want to be next to me, snuggling and giggling just because we can.  Pure love at its best.

 My Mother has shown me how to love, in spite of unkindness and fear...for her history has clouded her heart and closed so many of her doors.  Because of her, I have vowed never too make myself numb and to love with all my heart, whatever the consequences.

*****************************************************

Today, CocoBella and Ginny Puff came home with us.  They are scared beyond reason.  Who are these crazy people, anyway?  Yet amidst the fear of the unknown, Bella sat on my lap and let me pet her for almost a half an hour after she tried to hide in the sump pump(which was promptly secured!).  Ginny Puff sat with our Coco had a conversation, after running away three times from my husband...eventually letting him pet her.  She is now out exploring the basement while Bella sits under the futon.

There is no rush, pretty girls...for we love you already.  Your fear will subside and your hearts will open to us.  We just know it!

Happy Valentines Day to Everyone.  May your day be filled with Love, in many forms.

New for the Holidays

*:: Bella ::*

*:: Fireside ::*

*:: Winter Berries ::*

*:: Shadows ::*

*:: First Snow ::*

All of these little treasures are available at my Etsy Studio Shop

http://kasiablue.etsy.com/

Let the Holiday Craziness Begin!