Helen would like to introduce you to the newest members of our family: Chester (ginger tabby) and Henry (brown/black tabby). They arrived on Friday night after a quick "let's look at the rescues at Petsmart" turned into an evening of pet adoption.
We were only in the market for one cat, maybe 2 years down the road, but ended up with two. We'd seen the big ginger tabby a few weeks ago and remembered him. But this time he had a new bunk-mate and best pal. Apparently they befriended each other once Henry got to Petsmart and have been best friends ever since. They way they licked each other and played so cutely melted my heart – it was because of that that we ended up with any at all. More about them as you move down the pictures!
They sometimes sleep sweetly together, waking up here and there to lick each other's faces.
Day 2: Fully integrated into the family (D reading a book on the bed + 2 kitties + an H visit)
Helen snuggling with Chester - she seems to prefer him for now - he is extremely mellow, even more mellow than Walter was. Helen can lean on him, pet him and kiss him and he doesn't bat an eye (although when he grows tired of her, he goes under the bed). Chester is approximately 3.5 years old and is pretty hefty at 16 lbs.
Henry licking Chester. So sweet.
They rough house too, but in a nice way.
Henry is only one year old, 13 lbs, and is very very playful. He also lets Helen pet him, and he also plays with her well too even though she ends up batting him with the wand more than swing the string around. They are both very tolerant cats! I can't believe how quickly they integrated into our house and are totally fine with everything - I think it's because they stayed together.
Last weekend we went to our town's firehouse open house. H got a cool hat.
Cake all eaten, time to open presents!
S & H adore each other.
Trying to make a huge, enveloping bubble at the magic house. We spent a fun morning/afternoon there - the kids had a fabulous time.
Takin' a break at the magic house to watch some bubble pipe organ action.
Checking out groceries.
Doing some car maintenance.
Glug glug glug goes the windshield wiper fluid.
Took care of some babies at the hospital.
Made some crepe paper flowers.
Painted a pretty picture.
Home with some snuggle time and the cats.
Chester isn't exactly the best of lap cats.
Gratuitous cat shots.
If it weren't for these moments, these two carpet shredding (Henry), all night yowling/pouncing (Henry), super pooping machines (both) might be out on their ears. It will be nice when we come home from work and don't find another section of our new living room carpet pulled apart and new yarn ball forming nearby.... not sure if any vet still does declawing - maybe we'll be flying Henry down to Mexico soon for an illicit declawing event.
