This Cat's Life

2010-09-25T13:48:00.003-05:00

Well, hello! It has been many moons since my last post but I thought you should know that I miss you!! The bean sprout is doing well! He just turned 6 months old!

This is the first time I really gave him a good look. He was about two weeks old!

This picture is much more recent. He loves to pet me now... and sometimes he pulls my fur 'cause he doesn't know any better..

I will try to keep y'all posted!! I miss you!

Hey!

2009-10-31T19:24:00.001-05:00

Hey every cat! Kiddo here! Me and my beans have been really busy. Especially my beans! They are pregnant with a baby bean! He is due on March 15, 2010. We are doing very well and I have been eating plenty of temptations and fancy feast! I hope all you kitties are doing well!!

purrs

Kiddo

5 years old!

2009-05-05T11:41:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone! Today is my birthday!!!!! I am so excited. We have been having so much fun so far! (me and my beans) Rachel had some extremely yummy temptations for me to snack on and she was holding them hostage!"Gimme those tasty treats!" I shouted just before I gave em a good whap!

I found a nice spot in the jungle to relax for a bit. Who knows what the rest of the day holds?

I have arrived!

2009-04-28T10:34:00.003-05:00

Last Thursday morning, my beans stuck me in my carrier for the long trek to our new home in Austin, Texas!

It was such a long, hard journey and we are all so glad to finally be here!!!
I have missed you all and will be posting more and coming around more as we get more settled into our home!
Love, Kiddo

Moving in One Week!

2009-04-16T18:08:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody! My beans and me will be moving to our new place in a new city next week!

Congrats to CoCo and her furry little dumplings!

Kiddo

Art

2009-03-28T22:20:00.001-05:00

Do you like my art? I thought I'd give it a shot. I was inspired by the buildings and greenery that surround me. --Kiddo

An Update

2009-03-18T14:55:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone! Just stopping in to let everyone know whats going on with me...

My beans and I will be moving to a new city very soon, and we are very busy packing and getting ready to go. When we get settled in our new home, I will be back at my blog more frequently. Hope everything is well with everybody, and I miss you all!

purrs,

Kiddo

LTNS!

2009-02-23T17:12:00.004-06:00

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let y'all know that I am okay, and I didn't fall off the face of the earth. Haha. My beans have been real super busy with their lives lately and there hasn't been much time for me to make new posts or visit all of you. I promise that as soon as things settle down around here, I will be back and better than ever!

Kiddo

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T08:56:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my friends, both furry and beanie.

Love, Kiddo

Friends Friday # 4!

2009-02-13T06:51:00.004-06:00

Friend's Friday # 4

Welcome to Friends Friday #4!!!Friends Friday is for meeting new cats, dogs or other blogs and posting about your new-found friends on your blog!!!!

This week my friends are Missy, Kc, & Bear. They live with thier bean, ML, in Houston, TX, along with Smokey, Sol, BJ, and Faith Boomerang! They have been Blogging since March 2006! KC is a top repurrter at the Cat Blogosphere. You should check them out today!!

Missy Blue Eyes

Smokey

Sol

Faith Boomerang

Bear

To participate in Friends Friday please leave your blog address in the comments section!!Thanks, and happy FRIDAY!

Kiddo

Wordless

2009-02-11T08:57:00.002-06:00

WELCOME. . .

2009-02-10T00:00:00.001-06:00

1. Madame Coco, our beautiful, ever elegant Cat President of the World (and Minister of Frootbat Affairs... need we say more) is escorted by the Honorable Sir Misha, the esteemed Vice Cat President of the World. Sir Misha also serves in the capacity of Minister of
Foreign (a/k/a female felines) Affairs... again, need we say more?
2. Cory, Secretary of Socks, recently returned from the battlefield and resplendent in
red silk.
3. Cosmo, Chief Whip, ready to whip up green papers for all kittydom.
4. Fin, Secretary of the Interior. Working hard in the great outdoors to keep his tie in place and hat in hand.
5. Hansel, Secretary of Youth Affairs. The cabinet came to unilateral agreement that little Hans would be allowed to dress casual and age appropriate, and bring his "lovey" in case he needed to nap.
6. Kiddo, Minister of Housing, dressed perhaps a wee bit inappropriately; looking as if he himself resides in a penthouse with a litter box of pure gold.
7. Sweet Praline, Minister of Floofy Affairs. Charm and grace personified; with a special
curly-up-do, banded in gold ribbon, as a salute to Madame Coco.
8. Rocky, Chief of Staff. Obviously a bit tired from trying to keep everyone in line, the receiving line that is. Protocol, you know: get your hat and tie on Rocky and get going!
9. Zoey, attending for her supervisor Maggy who is unable to attend this evening. Zoey followed Sweet Praline's sage advice and did the curly-up do, accented by pearls just like
Coco is wearing.

Happy Mancat Monday

2009-02-09T08:46:00.002-06:00

Please come to my blog tomorrow for the inaugural ball!

Friends Friday # 3!!!

2009-02-06T00:05:00.000-06:00

Friends Friday #3
Welcome to Friends Friday #3!!!
Friends Friday is for meeting new cats, dogs or other blogs and posting about your new-found friends on your blog!!!!

This week my friends are Cats In Maryland, Niko and Cloud. They are brother and sister and their birthday is July 2nd, 2008. That makes them just over seven months old! Niko and Cloud have fun contests on their blog such as The Cattion Contest and Funny Picture Friday.

Niko and Cloud at play

Niko and Clouds picture from cattion contest that I won. Exciting, eh?

To participate in Friends Friday please leave your blog address in the comments section!!
Thanks, and happy FRIDAY!
Kiddo

Wordy Wednesday!

2009-02-04T08:45:00.003-06:00

The lovely Miss Fin presented me with an award!

"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

Now I shall present this award to eight blogs:

Happy Wednesday!

Kiddo

Happy Caturday!

2009-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

Hope every one is enjoying their weekend!

Kiddo

Friends Friday #2

2009-01-30T00:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Friends Friday #2!!!

Friends Friday is for meeting new cats, dogs or other blogs and posting about your new-found friends on your blog!!!!

My new friend this week is Misha from The World According To Misha!
Misha lives in Auckland, New Zealand
He's smoother with the ladies than James Bond and has a butt that just won't quit. He is the foxiest feline in Freemans Bay. A true Russian Blue mancat extraordinaire. (I swiped that description from his blog..I can't claim the clever wording this time)
Misha's Picture:
Cosmo's Picture:Misha lives with Cosmo, his big sister. Like me, Misha is an educated fellow who doesn't bother with baby talk or kitty speak. Soon after joining the cat blogosphere, Misha made headlines by starting the Cat President of the World nominations and elections. You should check them out today!

to participate in Friends Friday please leave your blog address in the comments section!!

Thanks, and happy FRIDAY!

Kiddo

National Puzzle Day!!!

2009-01-29T08:05:00.003-06:00

Today is National Puzzle day, so I decided to find a puzzle for everyone to try! I picked SUDOKU because it is my Rachel bean's absolute favorite!!!

Sudokugreat free widgetsWidgetbox

Hooray and good luck!

In other news.... I overheard the beans say the "kitten" word! Eek! I am going to have to compete for affection now? I hope not!!!

Kiddo

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-28T04:43:00.000-06:00

Tuxie Tuesday

2009-01-27T10:20:00.004-06:00

So, I decided today is as good a day as any to begin being rebellious!

I know better than to sit or even lay on the kitchen table. I know this. Yet, today I decided, out with the rules! I didn't even get off when Rachel told me to!! Ha Ha! I win!

Happy Tuxie Tuesday and check back later today to see my new blog layout and such!

Kiddo

Mancat Monday- Vote Kiddo!

2009-01-26T11:26:00.003-06:00

Hello all cats of the blogosphere and beyond. I have come to bring Purr-pose to us all. I have come to ensure you all know how incredibly important you all are to the world and that we can all create big change through our own seemingly small changes.

I will increase aid to feral and orphaned kitties.

I will increase awareness for spaying/neutering.

I will make Fancy Feast the mandatory dinner for all cats.

A VOTE FOR KIDDO IS A VOTE FOR PURRPOSE!

VOTE TODAY!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO VOTING BOOTH

Happy Birthday, Jonny!

2009-01-25T20:47:00.003-06:00

Today is my Rachel bean's baby brother's 21st birthday! Happy Birthday Jonny!

Also, thanks so much for every cat and every one else who participated in the 1st Friends Friday!!
Kiddo

Friends Friday #1

2009-01-23T00:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Friends Friday!

Friends Friday is for meeting new cats, dogs or other blogs and posting about your new-found friends on your blog!!!!

My new friends this week are The Monkeys!

The Monkeys are Samson (the Tuxie) and Delilah (the Tortie). They are from Canada. They are both rescues and are about 2 or 3 months apart in age and just started blogging this month! Delilah is the big sis and definitely dominates over her little brother. She loves picking on him, and he loves her anyways 'cause they get to monkey around with their beans and drive 'em up the walls! (Hence "The Monkeys") You should check them out!

Thanks for participating!

PS: I haven't quite figured out the whole Mr. Linky thingamajig yet, so to participate in Friends Friday, please leave your blog address in the comments! Thanks again!

Tomorrow will be. . . .

2009-01-22T00:00:00.000-06:00

So, beginning tomorrow, I am going to begin hosting a new weekly event here on my blog called

Friends Friday! Everyone who participates will be encouraged to visit new blogs on Fridays and post about their newfound friends! A big shout out to Kimo and Sabi for having their new friend new year contest that gave me this idea!!!

Kiddo

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

Tuxie Tuesday

2009-01-20T08:25:00.004-06:00

Good thing I'm already wearing a tux because today is a very important day in the history of this great country! Our 44th president, Barack Obama, is being inaugurated today! Let's all take a moment to be thankful for the democratic process and the increasingly open-minded beans out there who know how to pick a leader that will do great things for this country!

Kiddo

ManCat Monday

2009-01-19T07:54:00.003-06:00

Check me out! The wonderfully creative Ann from Zoolatry made this fancy photo of me, ready for a night on the town. Any takers, Ladies? My beans say that Ann better watch out, though! Over the weekend they invested in some photo editing software! They think they will give Ann a run for her money, but I am pretty sure she's been doing this a while! I mean, look at her amazing work! We shall see. We shall see. Pretty soon I am going to put up my new header, too that Ann created for me. I think her and Maggy and Zoey are really swell!
Happy Mancat Monday!
Kiddo

Kiddo on Friday

2009-01-16T17:54:00.005-06:00

Hey Everybody!

I have been a furry busy boy this week, so I have been missing you all!

I am so excited to announce that I have been made an "Offishul Repurrter" of the Cat Blogosphere! Exciting, right?

Ok, hate to chat and run but Rachel needs me to help with dinner!

Kiddo

Tuxie Tuesday-Cat News

2009-01-13T10:58:00.006-06:00

Hey everybody! Sorry it's been a couple days since I last posted. The weekends get super busy around here. Especially when the beans are both off of work. They have to have time to catch up with each other and on all their grown-up stuff...OK, enough about them!

So, one of my Christmas presents was a nice new collar. My beans have been trying to get a good picture of me modeling it and it finally happened!

Isn't it nice? I've never worn a collar that didn't have flea juice on it. It is very stylish. I have thought about tying a bow to it so I can have a bow tie to go with my tux!!

Now, some interesting cat news...

Today, it has been drawn to my attention that the species gap between cats and mice has been bridged by a very sweet cat on YouTube. It is the end of all assumptions of hatred and war between cats and mice as we know it..
Take a look:

Very interesting indeed!
Happy Tuxie Tuesday!

Friendly Friday

2009-01-09T10:54:00.004-06:00

Today I am going to write about some of my cool friends on the CB. Some things about them you may already know, and some things, you may not know.

First up, Tripper of http://tabbytrip.blogspot.com

Tripper is a wild ex-feral who lives with his beans and a Siamese kitty named Mao.

When Tripper's beans empty his litter box, he loves to jump in and play around in the clean litter, eventually laying down for a nice rest! As you can see here, he loves to play dress up. You can see more of his costumes on his catster site: http://www.catster.com/cats/323545

The Creek Cats are up next. You can find them at http://thecreekcats.blogspot.com

There are seven cats and a dog over there! I bet it gets crowded! They live on Gibbs Creek in North Carolina and have been blogging since September of '08. Maggie May even has her own blog at http://tootlebugmags.blogspot.com/. She has a luxating patella.

Finally, we've got Gandalf and Grayson of www.gandalfandgrayson.com. These two fellas live together with their bean, Barb, in Georgia. They love to go outside to the dirt and eat the new grass. They are both Mancats of course, proud members of the M-Cats Club. They have been blogging since December 12, 2007. They also have a blog where they write cool stories at http://thestorygame.wordpress.com

I hope I have inspired you to learn more about your friends, too! Happy Friday!

Kiddo

Thursday Thirteen

2009-01-08T10:20:00.001-06:00

13 pictures of my belly!!! (Click to biggify)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-07T08:15:00.001-06:00

VOTE DAISY!

2009-01-06T08:08:00.002-06:00

Please every bean and every cat, vote for DAISY! (Daisy the curly cat of: http://daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com/ )

CLICKhereTOvote! (You can vote one time every day)

She was nominated for the 2008 weblog award for best pet blog. Please vote for her and NOT for I can has cheezburgur. Although, I LOVE I can had cheezburger, I really don't see how it is much of a pet blog. It is more like a collection of funny photos. I don't know. I don't know what the criteria is exactly. So...please VOTE DAISY!!!!

Kiddo

Mancat Monday

2009-01-05T08:12:00.002-06:00

I'm practicing my fierce face! Am I frightening?

New Year's Eve Photos!

2009-01-02T12:55:00.003-06:00

All the neighbors were shooting off those frighteningly noisy fireworks! They are super scary, so I hid in the closet!

Then, I braved out into the kitchen and hid under the table.

Then I went back to hiding in the closet.. It is safest in there!

Friendly Friday!

2009-01-02T12:39:00.004-06:00

I have decided to participate in Kimo and Sabi's challenge to meet five new bloggers! I visited:
http://buddyhcat.blogspot.com/
http://catseye.blogspot.com/
http://tabbytrip.blgospot.com/
http://maine-coon-luna.blogspot.com/
http://zeusexcuse.blogspot.com/
You should enter the challenge too!!!

Kiddo

Happy New Year!!!!!!

2008-12-31T10:42:00.004-06:00

Looking back on 2008- I am thankful for so many things.

I am thankful for my beans. I am thankful that, during hurricane Ike, I had my Evan bean to comfort me. I am thankful for the cat blogosphere and all the amazing cats I have met as a result of my blogging. I am thankful for Cat Chow and Temptations. I am thankful for patches of sun to sleep in. I am thankful for the foot of the bed. I am thankful for heaters to keep my furs warm. I am thankful for scratches behind my ears and under my chin. I am thankful for all the amazing beans of the world who adopt sweet kitties and wolfies who need a forever home.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!

Tuxie Tummy Tuesday

2008-12-30T10:30:00.004-06:00

Happy Tuxie Tummy Tuesday! I was just laying here all lazily on the bed and my Rachel bean decided to get a yummy belly shot for y'all. I just love being lazy during the day. As they say "Every dog has his day-but the nights are reserved for the cats" How true. Nighttime is the best time to hunt and be fierce! Nighttime is the best time to chomp food loudly and meow in beans ears. Nighttime is the best time to paw at the window blinds and bat balls around the house. Don't ya just love being nocturnal?

Kiddo

Mancat Monday

2008-12-29T10:37:00.004-06:00

Happy Monday everyone! My beans were gone to Arkansas all weekend, so I had the house to myself. Needless to say, I trashed it. They don't mind though, 'cause I am just so darn precious. I gave my blog a nice new manly makeover in honor of Mancat Monday and the end of Christmas.
So, an interesting fact, on today's date in 1845, Texas became the 28th state. Which is very exciting, because I love this state! I have never left this state since the day I was born...maybe I should go on vacation....
Don't forget to vote in my poll!
Kiddo

Christmas Morning!

2008-12-26T15:13:00.001-06:00

Christmas Morning! Hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas!
Love, Kiddo and his beans

Merry Christmas Eve- Secret Paws!!

2008-12-24T21:00:00.004-06:00

My Secret Paws gift arrived today from, KC, Missy Blue Eyes and the Sherwood cats over at http://missyblueeyes.blogspot.com. I could not wait to get it open!

It's a Star Chaser Turbo Scratcher! Hooray!

I could not wait to rub all over it! I smell catnip!

I quickly tested the scratching surface---purrfect!

I just love my new toy! Thanks so much KC and the gang! Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Tuxie Tuesday

2008-12-23T08:52:00.000-06:00

This season has been so busy! Can't a fella get a little shut eye around here?
Happy Holidays to you all!!!

Love, Kiddo and his beans

Mancat Monday-Christmas Kiddo

2008-12-22T13:06:00.001-06:00

Click to biggify

Saturday Caturday..and a dog too!

2008-12-20T10:56:00.000-06:00

Last night, Rachel and Evan went to Evan's sister's house. My cousin Copper (the wolfie) and Oliver (the kitty, outside kitty) live over there. Rachel and Evan brought them their gifts from me and they were so excited. You can see in the picture there that Copper is already gnawing on his rope bone. Oliver is waiting until Christmas day to open his. He just loves Christmas so much, so he opens his presents only on Christmas day. And it's the only day of the year that he is allowed in the house! Rachel tried to get some better pictures of Oliver but he wouldn't be still. Every time she would squat down to take a picture of him, he would run towards her!

Yesterday, I found one of my gifts! Rachel left him (he's a squirrel) on the kitchen table. I thought she was busy in the other room, so I jumped up on the table to have a look-see. I could smell his catnip from the floor. I was just getting him all slobbery, when all-of-a-sudden, Rachel came towards me and shooed me away. She then wrapped him up and put him up high so I can't get to him. Oh well. Now, I know what I have to look forward to on Christmas!

Kiddo

I made a collage!!

2008-12-19T10:15:00.000-06:00

Wordless (yet wordy) Wednesday

2008-12-17T09:21:00.001-06:00

Tuxie Tuesday- Catchin' Up

2008-12-16T11:40:00.004-06:00

I would like to begin with an apology for falling behind in my postings. December seems to be quite the busy month!

OK, onto the most exciting news of all!

As most of you probably know, my beans and I live in South East Texas. Our climate is mostly subtropical, with our winters being cold (to us) at around 40 degrees or 50 degrees being the average winter's day temperature. It has snowed here, but never stuck. The last time there was snow on the ground in our city was over three decades ago! Before me or my beans were ever even a thought! Last Wednesday evening when Rachel was getting off work, it had started to snow a bit. She says if you looked into the sky, it looked like a blizzard! But, she didn't think much of it. Didn't think it would stick to the ground. She went home and told Evan, who of course had already heard about the phenomenon from the neighbors. They went outside and it looked like it was just going to turn into rain, no big deal, right? They went to sleep that night with no idea of what was brewing outside.

In the middle of the night, Rachel received a text message from her boss talking about driving safely on icy roads...she wasn't driving, so she went back to sleep.

Rachel and Evan woke up the next morning as usual and Rachel went to look out the front window to see if there was ice built up outside and this is what she saw.

SNOW!!!!!! She hollered for Evan to come see and he came, and they were both in awe! They never thought they would see snow like this in this town!This is the high school near our home.Someone built a tiny snowman, see?Rachel took this while driving to work!And when she got to work she took this one.

Isn't that amazing? We never thought we would see anything like this in our town. It was so beautiful! And the nuttiest thing of all is...It isn't even winter yet! Winter begins December 21st! What is in store for us this winter?

Kiddo

Floofy Friday

2008-12-12T07:38:00.004-06:00

Thankyou Zoolatry for the great new header and for this lovely picture! You really know what you're doing with photos over there!

Wordless Wednesday!

2008-12-10T11:14:00.002-06:00

Tuxie Tuesday-Lemonade Award

2008-12-09T08:49:00.006-06:00

I would like to begin Tuxie Tuesday by thanking Samantha and Mr. Tigger for the Lemonade award!!!
The Lemonade Award is given to sites which the giver show either great attitude and or gratitude.
The rules for these awards are:
1. Put the logo on your blog.2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.3. Nominate 10 other blogs.4. Add links to those blogs on yours.5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs
I nominate:
VictortheVampireKitty, TheIslandCats, M-CatsClub, Everycat, Gandalf and Grayson, fig.blog, Cory Cat Blog, 4 Cats Ruffin' It!, Cat Banter with Kimo & Sabi, Aoise's world

OK, on to more Tuxie business!!
I just love napping beneath the Christmas Tree!!
Rachel was wrapping gifts the other day and whapped the top of my head with a bow!! Luckily, Evan rescued me from it!! Although, I do have to say, I am god's gift to the world! Ha-ha!

Kiddo

Mancat Monday- Monday Meme

2008-12-08T09:45:00.003-06:00

What a beautiful day to be a mancat! It's a cool and comfy 58 degrees outside and inside, it's coziness by the heater! Ahhh. Monday naps by the heater are perfection!

So, Victor the Vampire Kitty at http://victorthevampire kitty.blogspot.com tagged anybody who would like to do it to do the 6th picture meme...so here's how it goes....

1. Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures.

2. Go to the 6th Folder and then pick the 6th Picture.

3. Post it on your bloggy and tell the story that goes with the picture.

4. Tag 5 other glorious peoples to do the same thing and leave a comment on their bloggy tellin' them 'bout it.

So here is my picture. It's not as exciting as some that I've seen. I think that is probably because we've only had this computer a couple of months, so we haven't really had time to fill it up with random pictures!
The story of this photo, is somewhat heartbreaking. This is my last photo shoot on my wonderfully comfy futon that the beans sold a couple of weeks ago! I used to love laying in the sunshine on that futon! It had the greatest sunny spot for napping. Now, that sunny spot lands right on the floor! Oh, memories!

So..who to tag?...hmmm....I tag the first five of you to comment today!!

Kiddo

Saturday Caturday

2008-12-06T09:01:00.004-06:00

Today's a great day for getting cozy and reflecting upon the beautiful union that occurred yesterday...

Between me and those tasty flowers!!!

nom nom nom nom... I love flowers! Smell so nice and tasty, too!

But the REAL beautiful union was between Evan and Rachel.

Foremerly Feral Friday

2008-12-05T09:41:00.002-06:00

Today, I am going to talk a little bit about my beans, Rachel and Evan. When I was just a wee boy (hard to imagine, but I really was small and one time!) Evan and Rachel rescued me from a life where I was destined to be feral, eat weird food, get into fights, and have nobody to love me. This means a great deal to me, and I don't know if I express my gratitude to them enough, so THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE, RACHEL AND EVAN!
But the main reason for my bringing them up is, today the 5th day of December, 2008, after 9 years of courtship, Evan and Rachel are tying the knot!! I am so proud for them. And I believe a quote by Aristotle fits them best
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies"

Tuxie Tummy Tuesday!

2008-12-02T08:08:00.002-06:00

Nothing like a gratuitous tummy shot on Tuxie Tuesday!!

Mancat Monday

2008-12-01T10:53:00.003-06:00

Happy Monday Everybody! Today I would like to someone who is very brave, who isn't a man or a cat, but she is even braver than many mancats out there. Her name is Rosa Parks. On this day in 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. That required a lot of bravery but mostly self-respect! I hope one day to be that brave! Let's all remember the changes in this country that were brought about by that single action by that one brave woman!

Sunday Funday...

2008-11-30T11:15:00.006-06:00

Hey everyone! I know it's been almost a week since I posted and my beans are furry sorry. They have been so busy with work and the holiday that they forgot to leave the computer on for me! We had a delicious Turkey Day and I got some delicious leftovers! Who knew bird tasted better roasted? Here's some of my feral extended family enjoying leftovers out in the country!

So I am spending my Sunday Funday relaxing with Rachel and Evan and staying warm by the heater!

And here I am enjoying my new box!! I love boxes!

Mancat Monday

2008-11-24T17:39:00.005-06:00

It's Mancat Monday and that means it's time for some manly pictures of my most recent mouse "hunt."

Unfortunately, I didn't make the kill. That sneaky mouse just kept darting right past me!!! Better luck next time!

Nothing like some nice temptayshuns after a strenuous hunt!

Kiddo

(secret) Jib-Jab Friday

2008-11-21T20:52:00.003-06:00

So Rachel and Evan have been gone all day at work and I have been left to my own devices. Needless to say, I spent the majority of the day napping, with little spurts of surfing the Internet here and there. I went to www.jibjab.com and made an AWESOME video of Rachel, Evan and myself as elves doing a Christmas dance. Unfortunately... I showed Evan and Rachel, and they made me swear that I wouldn't show a soul...I am working on them, though. I mean, it's freaking hilarious. You all should check it out and make your own videos!! I will, however, post a picture I made on the website starring myself. Happy Furriday!

Kiddo

Thinking Thursday

2008-11-20T09:05:00.003-06:00

So.. I took this quiz to find out which celebrity I am most like. They say I am like Owen Wilson! Owen Wilson? Really? I mean, he's an average actor, he is not nearly as handsome as me, and he can't speak clearly! They said I am an emotional train wreck! My biggest emotions are hungry, sleepy, happy, cuddly, not-so-cuddly, and curious. And believe me, they never train-wreck into one another. What do those stupid quizzes know anyways?? I, personally, think am debonair, educated, and handsome. Like Brad Pitt. You cats should take the quiz and find out what celebrity you are most like. I hope you have better luck than me!

Kiddo

Tuxie Tuesday-No more Futon!

2008-11-18T17:53:00.004-06:00

Hey everyone! We've been so busy 'round here getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas that I had no time to post yesterday. My people sold my futon!! It's okay, though, it was super old. Now I have to go back to napping on the couch. Or maybe I will finally get used to the papasan chair that they recently acquired.

...On a less depressing note; today is Mickey Mouse's birthday! Happy birthday Mickey Mouse! Also, 188 years ago today, Antarctica was discovered! Not that I would ever want to go there. Brrr!!!

Easy Like Sunday Morning...pondering...

2008-11-16T01:47:00.003-06:00

Sundays are good days for pondering whilst relaxing. It has been drawn to my attention that today, November 16th, is Button Day. Weird, right? So it made me wonder, what did humans use to fasten their shirts before their were buttons? And what if buttons were never invented?? Would we still use the word "Button" As in, "Leroy, push the play button so we can watch this movie already?" I think that maybe if humans didn't have buttons for their shirts, maybe all shirts would zip up. Or they would have to safety pin them closed. OR... their would be NO BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS AT ALL!!! Could you imagine? A world where people only wear t-shirts and pullover sweaters? Wow.. Deep thoughts, eh? Ok, back to being a lazy boy!

Saturday Caturday!!!

2008-11-15T10:44:00.005-06:00

Hooray! Saturday is here!! I love the weekend! Cartoons are on, Rachel and Evan laze around like me (unless they have to work), and I get to sit at the window and watch the street become less busy than usual.

Yesterday, Rachel bought a new toy for me and Evan! It's a super cool remote-controlled mousey! I love it! I swear at first I thought the darn thing was real. It scared the bajeesus right outta me. We had fun with it all night!

Everyone have a great Caturday!! See ya tomorrow!

Thursday 13- My 13 Fave LOLcats

2008-11-13T08:18:00.016-06:00

Meow everybody! Time for Thursday Thirteen! I have recently been introduced to the lovely and ever-entertaing LOLcats at www.icanhascheezburger.com. These are my 13 faves, go to www.icanhascheezburger.com to check out more hilarious kitties!!!

Wordy Wednesday--Time for Christmas!

2008-11-12T10:32:00.012-06:00

Hey Rachel!! Hey Evan!! I think it's about that time...

Time to decorate for Christmas!!!

There you go!! That's a good start!! Where's the branches??

Good job! Wait...these don't smell much like tree!

Later that evening....

In the following days, we continued to decorate...

Until we finally finished!!!

Veteran's Day/Tuxie Tuesday

2008-11-11T11:44:00.005-06:00

Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day to all! Let's take a moment today to remember what our fine veteran's have gone through, throughout time, to get us to where we are today.

Tuxie Tuesday

I am so excited to be a part of the Tuxedo Gang Hideout, now! This blogging world is so great! I've never had so many furr-riends in my whole life! Oh! Also, I signed up for Secret Paws for the holidays and I encourage everyone else to do the same. It's going to be so cool! Click the link in the sidebar to go to the Secret Paws blog and participate!

Mancat Monday!

2008-11-10T08:51:00.004-06:00

The great Yoda once said "Do or do not, there is no try." This is an excellent adage to live by. However, when it comes to new and interesting foods... all one can do is try!

Yesterday, Evan and Rachel ordered pizza, so I asked them to get a side of anchovies so I could give 'em a try.

I tried smellin' 'em...I even licked one...but I just couldn't bring myself to put one of those things in my mouth! I'd take tuna or salmon over ANCHOVIES any day!

Easy like Sunday morning. . .

2008-11-09T01:19:00.003-06:00

"Learn to be silent. Let your quiet mind listen and absorb. - Pythagoras

Saturday Caturday

2008-11-08T09:31:00.004-06:00

I was such a good boy yesterday

So I got the tuna I deserved!

It was deeeelicious!

Formerly Feral Friday

2008-11-07T13:27:00.005-06:00

So, I skipped posting yesterday...was feeling a little lazy..hehe...surprise! I'm lazy! I can't help it, though. My Rachel and Evan take such good car of me I hardly have to do a thing for myself. They've made it even easier for me lately. Putting extra water bowls around the apartment. Now I don't have to walk down the hall to get water..I can have it right in the kitchen...or the bedroom! :) Yay! I am so spoiled. Rachel told me if I'm really good, I can have some tuna later! I'll let y'all know how that turns out....

Widebody Wednesday

2008-11-05T07:47:00.002-06:00

This picture is SO unflattering...but it fits the topic!!

Get out and VOTE!

2008-11-04T08:03:00.005-06:00

“Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: 'Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Make sure your people, parents, pet humans, and beans get out and make their voices heard today!

Life-Changing Experiences...

2008-11-03T08:03:00.007-06:00

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." --Winston Churchill

I was up for a while last night thinking about the experiences that have shaped me into the cat that I am today, and a few came to mind.
1. I was born to a one-eyed feral cat named Cyclops. I had to learn very early to fend for myself. Fortunately for me, Evan and Rachel came along when I was about five weeks old and swooped me up. They took me to their house where it was nice and cozy. I quickly learned to love them and their home and I became a grateful cat for all that they did for me.

2. A few months after they brought me home, we had to leave for higher, safer ground because Hurricane Rita was lurking in the Gulf of Mexico. We went to a family member's lake-house and I had to very quickly learn how to adjust to being in such a different place, especially since I wasn't even allowed inside! This taught me that I can be very adaptable.

3. Our home was demolished by that Hurricane, so Rachel, Evan and me had to move in with some friends. At their house they had five dogs (but only 2 inside the house, thank goodness) and a sweet cat named Capo. We got along just smashingly. He became my bestest friend and I even got along with the dogs, too! This taught me that I can be not only friendly, but patient, too!

4. After sharing their home for a few months, me and Evan and Rachel found a new home to call our own. It is big and has fun hardwood floors for slipping and sliding. Shortly after moving in here, I was declawed so as not to ruin all the new stuff, which is totally fine with me 'cause now I can tickle Rachel with my toes instead of tearing her skin with my claws! It's nice to have the run of the place around here, too! And I still get the occasional cat-visitor. There was a silly girl named Copperpot who used to sit at my front door and have conversations with me late into the night. Living in this home has taught me that I can be....spoiled!

Fall Back!

2008-11-02T01:39:00.000-05:00

Yawn! It's so late, but my Rachel is still up so I decided to hang out with her for a bit before curling up at the foot of the bed for the night. The poor dear just got home from work and needs some good cuddling! I've been thinking today maybe about tacking up a hobby... Chasing balls and ghost mice gets old after awhile... but of course, napping is my FAVORITE pastime of them all. I am glad I took up this blogging thing, though. I really look forward to making lots of friends and sharing my experiences with y'all! Okay, I think that's all the musing I can do for tonight!

I'm a Lazy Boy!

2008-10-31T08:38:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T07:58:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween! The weather is so perfect for Trick or Treating! Too bad though, I am going to be stuck in the apartment while Evan and Rachel get to go have fun! At least I've got my window to gaze upon the passers by. It's better that way, seeing as how I don't have my front claws anymore, I wouldn't be able to fight off the ghouls and goblins! Rachel told me she going to be a tiger. Too bad, she will never be as good a cat as me!
Meow...

Nice to meet you

2008-10-30T14:50:00.000-05:00

Hi, my name is Kiddo. I live in Southeast Texas with my people, Evan and Rachel. They take such good care of me. I was born in the woods of The Big Thicket to an appropriately named feral cat named Cyclops. She was great while I knew her, but Rachel and Evan knew they could give me the life I deserve. I never have to hunt for food or bury my poo. I spend most of my days observing the goings-on of our apartment. When I am bored with ogling the ones I live with, I am a voyeur to the happenings on the street. I love sitting in the window. I decided to start this blog so that I could tell the world about my life and about my people. I never have anyone to talk to, so I tend to keep my feelings bottled up. But nevermore! I look forward to findng an audience with you a few times a week and getting things off of my furry chest!