Two on Tuesday

Today will feature photos showing two of the boys at a time...this can actually be a challenge since they enjoy hanging out in a group!

Oliver and Harrison playing with a favorite toy.  Oliver has realized that he can play even when the littles are in the room.  I am so proud of him!  He has been rolling and acting crazy again! 

Harrison and Flynn wiped out after a play session.  Flynn's legs are over Harrison.

Oliver and Tanner also wiped out after playing...So happy to see them all getting along.

Harrison and Flynn enjoying their first open window experience.  It's been incredibly hot this summer, but we had a cooler, breezy day so we opened the windows for a few minutes.

Harrison lying on top of Flynn...

Payback time...Flynn on top of Harrison!

Tomorrow will feature another edition of Harrison the Water Baby...you don't want to miss it!

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My oldest and youngest share a moment, or at least a chair...Way to go boys for getting along!

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Today's two on Tuesday makes me one happy mom!  I love when my boys snuggle together, but what makes these photos so special is the fact that SMOKEY went and got in the chair with Tanner!  He is normally not the one that joins another cat, so I was very happy that he was seeking out companionship.

Sharing the chair...this has become a favorite spot for the cats for some reason this winter...might be the wool blanket!

 Smokey got comfy and put his legs up on Tanner...yes, Smokey's legs are almost bald again from over-grooming. 

 I took advantage of the opportunity and put Ollie in the chair as well to get a group shot!  Love these boys of mine!

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Today, we have a two on Tuesday...Two kittens!!  As you know, Ollie has been with us since he was three weeks old.  He has done very well, but kittens need friends their own age and size to play with.  Ollie needed to learn more about being a kitten.  Tanner was doing a great job, but it isn't the same.  So Auntie adopted a kitten Ollie's age...his name is Georgie.  We have had Georgie for a week and a half now, and he and Ollie are fast friends!

Ollie wiped out after some play time with his new cousin.  These two love to run and play and wrestle.  Ollie is learning more about acceptable play, and does not bite as much as before!!!  He is still a momma's boy and I love that!

 This is Cousin Georgie!  He is a love bug, and super sweet and snuggly.  He is a very floppy kitten and just melts in your arms when you hold him.  He loves to lay on laps and has been comfortable in the house from day one.  We had a bit of growling and hissing, but that has all stopped now.  He loves to play with Ollie and can hold his own in the wrestling matches.  He is short and stocky and weighs a few ounces more than Ollie.  

Here are the two boys after a play session.  We laid them close to one another while they slept, so they would get used to each other.  Georgie, who grew up with other kittens, decided it was better to lay on top of Ollie than beside him.  Ollie had never experienced this behavior and was purring up a storm!  Everyone deserves a best friend.

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Ollie is slowly winning Smokey over...So glad to see these two enjoying each others company. 

Smokey is not one to go and snuggle with someone else, but he is used to others crowding in on him.  Devon used to weasel in next to Smokey all the time! 

I don't know how long they stayed like this, as I had to leave to go to church, but it was cute while it lasted and I hope it is something I see more often!  

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Ollie loves his brothers, but is still learning how to play nice, and not be a pest!  He is curious about them and tries to mimic them when he can. 

 Ollie checking out Smokey's canned food snack...is this something I want to try?  Ollie has now learned to enjoy certain types of canned food.  He is relatively picky with his eating...he has more important things to do and is easiily distracted by things around him!

Ollie remembers our hands as the 'feeding station' and therefore still enjoys eating his hard food from your hand.  He CAN eat out of a bowl, but is a bit stubborn at times.  Right now, this is still very cute and sweet, but once he is neutered, we may need to show a bit of tough love and insist he eat from a bowl!  MOL  Tanner wonders if he could have a piece too?

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Today, we are going to show two shots of Smokey.  He is feeling left out, as we have been focusing on Tanner lately. 

Health Update:  Smokey is doing well.  His bloodwork came back normal in August at his annual visit.  He still needs to gain a bit more weight, but he has increased the last two weeks, so we are pleased.  It is hard trying to offer him special treats, and remind him to eat, because Tanner thinks he should be getting something too!  To encourage the eating, he is taking appetite stimulant pills.

 This is Smokey in the purple puff...a favorite napping spot for both boys...One of Smokey's problems now is that is sleeps so hard and so much that he forgets to get up and eat.  It is important to wake him up a few times a day (when we are home) and remind him, or show him the food.  Are others of you with older cats seeing this pattern?

This picture is where Smokey sleeps at night...yes, that is my pillow and he is taking more than his half! 

Well, that's it for Smokey...overall, very pleased with him.  He is my love and such a sweet boy.

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Canned food is a nightly treat at our house.  Everyone gets a fourth of a small can...sometimes we mix lysine in each portion, and sometimes we add a bit of Missing Link.

 They aren't always so bunched up like this eating...I guess everyone was hungry when the food was ready to serve! 

Some of the favorite flavors are "Chicken and Liver", "Ocean Whitefish and Tuna", and "Turkey and Giblets".  Auntie is standing guard because Tanner eats faster than the rest and will try to finish their plates too!

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Today we show off two bird nests...

 This one is in the hanging ferns on the front porch.  It has 4 eggs...we believe three are mocking birds and one is a brown-headed cowbird.

This nest, with just one baby is in the rose bush.  There were two babies, but one didn't make it, so mom pushed it out of the nest.  This baby is thriving though!  This is also a mockingbird.

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 Today we have Tanner looking out the window dreaming of all the fevvers he sees...

I wonder what Tanner would think if he saw these two lovely swans in his yard?

I took this photo last month when in San Francisco for a business trip.  They were lovely and so calm and so HUGE!  These are some big birds!

 

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Tanner and Smokey enjoy a nice nap...The pad Smokey is laying on will warm up when you lay on it.  It is always a favorite spot when it is cool.

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Last Saturday we woke to this....SNOW!!  We live in the South and don't get snow too often.  The day before it had been in the 60's...so nothing was going to stick.

 It snowed all day but did not amount to anything on the ground...but it was pretty to watch!

 Smokey and Tanner sat in the breakfast nook and watched the snow some...they also showed each other some brotherly love...

Tanner tried to wash Smokey's head, but Smokey wasn't too sure about that.  Smokey has always been more on the 'giving' end of the head wash than the 'receiving' end.

Do you like to wash another cat in your household or do you prefer to be washed?

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Today for Two on Tuesday we have two photos each of two cats and two topics to cover :)

 Cousin Sophie and Tanner laying in Aunties bed...we have seen a shift in which cats are hanging out together since Devon's passing.  Cousin Sophie took things the hardest, as Devon was her best friend.  She has finally gotten back into running around the house like a mad woman!  I'm glad to see Tanner trying to fill the hole that Devon left for Sophie.

Smokey and Cousin Pirate in my bed...yes, that is where Smokey sleeps at night, and I have but the tiniest bit of pillow for myself :)  Pirate is a bit crazy...he acts like he is afraid of me, and will run when I walk near him...but I find him in my room a lot during the day.  So strange. 

Smokey update:  Yesterday's visit went very well.  The vet was pleased with how he looked.  We have our game plan for the year and we are to return in one year. 

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Spending time outside in December is a nice treat...no allergens for Smokey to worry about!  Devon (left) and Smokey discuss the plan for the outing.

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Devon and Tanner are squeezed into this bed together...I have a feeling Tanner was here first, and Devon weaseled his way in...

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Smokey loves to lay on the new Halloween rug...

 It's hard to see here, but there is a black cat face on the rug too...

Now that Goose is getting up, you can see it better..that's two black cats on Tuesday!

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Devon and Tanner taking it easy...handsome boys on those pink blankets!  I think it is funny how they each are in their colored bed...Tanner in Green, and Devon in Blue!

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Cousins Sophie and Pirate are having a chat!

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Smokey and Devon (on box) are checking out the new package...Wonder what it could be?

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Devon (in front) climbed into this bed with Smokey.  This is a favorite spot of the boys in the morning because the sun moves right past this window.