Monday Meows

My name is Oscar and I am very spoiled!  

Here I am in profile.  Aren't I handsome?  Below is my sister.  

I think she is very sweet as well.  We have never been apart.

Sunday Morning Nap

Everyone is gone to church and I just want to take a nap!  These people really wear me out.

Ah, this is the life!  I wonder if mama will get mad since I messed up her quilt on the couch...I don't think so since she loves me so much!

I wish this couch was a little wider on the back...

Maybe if I just ignore the camera, it will go away.  That paparazzi is really beginning to annoy me....

I'll just ignore the whole thing and sleep.

Sunday Stitching

I like to spend Sundays relaxing.  You more than likely will find me stitching or with a cat in my lap (which makes it hard to stitch!)  Sam of course is always handy to take a picture of since he is always by my side.  Have I mentioned that Sam weighs 20 pounds?!  He is huge!

This stitchery is the Quaker inspired acorn that I won a few weeks ago over at Linda's blog.  I am stitching slow on this pattern.  I did change to a bigger hoop (that I bought for $1 at a thrift store).  I am not sure that I like the bigger hoop but it does make it easier to stitch on the whole section at one time. I will show you my progress next week.  Happy Sunday everyone!

Cats

I love cats and have a few peeking out throughout my house.

These are wooden cats from the 1940s/50s. The 2 tallest ones belonged to Dennis' grandmother and was a wedding gift to us from his mother. The 2 smaller ones I found in a thrift store but they are the same beautiful wood.

This little orange kitten went all the way to Russia with us when we brought Deniska home. He was Deniska's constant companion during those first few years. He now resides in my office and comforts me when I need a hug!

The painted cat is from Perm, Russia. It's only been with us for a year. He was brought home with Nikolai and resides on top of my curio cabinet. He watches every thing and I call him Nikolai's Guardian Cat!

These two little fellas came all the way from Malaysia when my husband when on a business trip. I love them for their colors and that he thought of me. (He brought other things too but I love these cats!)

This kitten is a heavy metal little kitten who guards my valuables!

This little one just appeared one day. I don't know how he came to be with us!

This little black kitten has been with me the longest. He was a gift from my friend Charlene. His ears are beaten up from all the mice he has caught. He is very loved.

Sleeping

This is Izzy (short for Isadore) who is 6 months old. He has come into our cottage and managed to take over in just a few short months. He is so sweet! I look at this picture and am reminded of what is important in life.

1. Take adavantage of the warmth from the sun

2. Take a nap when you can

3. Hide your head and reflect when things get overwhelming

I think that is a very good lesson for all of us!