Mighty, mighty

Aphrodite!!

She's lean, she's not mean, she's just so darn cute!

 But don't let her sweet demeanor fool ya.  She'll rob you blind when you're not looking:

 Then play all cutsie to get out of trouble:

She'll batt those big, blue cross-eyes at ya:

And snuggle up close for loves:

She may look all sweet and innocent:

But turn your back on Mighty, Mighty Aphrodite, and she'll pounce!

What?  Who, little ole me??

Yes, you, you cute little stinker!

Is that thunder I hear?

Why yes! Quite a storm is brewing. But that's because ZEUS, the god of thunder, is in the house!!

So, that begs a question...how do you photograph thunder?

Well, it takes lots of patience....

Lots of trial.....



Lots more error...

But eveutually....

You just might get lucky enough to catch him!

Ah hah!  Busted!!

Ok, so when he's still, he's not all that scary. 

He's just a cute, happy-go-lucky kind of guy :)

Thanks for pausing for me, Zeus!

I've been remiss

...In my duties as foster parent.  It's been such a busy week, and I haven't been posting the photos you all deserve to see!

Well, I won't make you wait.  After all, these cutie pies won't be around for very long.  They've already hit the two pound mark, so it will be time to get them snipped and help them find their new, forever homes  quickly!

So, without further delay, I give you the first of the "Holy Trinity"!

The Goddess ATHENA!!!

 Named after the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Skill and War.

 That's right, I said wisdom and war.

Yeah, baby!

Huskies and squeekies and kitties, oh my!

Well, as if adding two LARGE dogs to the family wasn't enough, we are now welcoming three adorable little foster kittens!  This wasn't planned, but these things do happen.  I walked into the foster department...and there they were....waiting...along with several other litters that need foster homes.  I'm leary bringing in kittens so soon after adopting dogs.  Not because I'm concerned for the dogs or the kittens...my new doggies are surprisingly well behaved.  But mostly because there has been a lot of change in the last few weeks, and I don't want my resident cats to get too upset.  They may try to kill me in my sleep.

So, without further ado...I present to you...

THE NEW FOSTER KITTIES!

The two darling girls

And their rascally brother...

Sorry, it's not the best picture of the boy, but it is the only one of the thirty I took of him that wasn't blurry.

Now, I just gotta come up with names...

The big weigh-in

It's official.  The whole gang is scheduled for surgry a week from Monday.  Elvis was top of the weight chain at just over two pounds.  The other two beebees were each one pound 15 ounces, so only one ounce away.  That means they have a week to put on another ounce (and the way these guys eat, that won't be a problem!).  Mama was on her best behavior, and had put on some much needed weight herself."I weigh HOW much??"

So, in honor of their surgery date, I present you with the video
"Solar-Powered Feisty Kittens"!



Growing like weeds!

Wow...I'm not sure what the city is adding to the water, but these little kitties are growing so fast!  Elvis, the biggest of the bunch hit the 2lb mark today, and the other two are just a few ounces behind!  They have their two-week check up on Saturday, so we may be discussing surgery dates already. 

I'm, of course, happy they are doing so well considering they didn't seem to be eating much the first few days. But it's still kinda sad that I'll have these buggers such a short time.

In honor of their weight milestone, I will reward you all with a video of Ella playing with her favorite toy. 

They have names!!

After much deliberation, and a quick phone call to my mom, we have decided on names!

First, I am pleased to introduce to you mama, Aretha!

She's a pretty little tabby girl, and a petite little thing too.  She definitely knows what she wants and doesn't mind letting you know!

Next is little Bo Diddley.  Weighing in at 1lb 5 oz, he's a sweet little boy who loves to cuddle and eat salmon flavored food.

This sweet little girl is Ella.  Quiet and reserved, but also just a bit nuts.  She loves straws and toys that rattle.

And last, but certianly not least, the biggest of the group is Elvis!  Cool and confident, but good luck getting him to hold still unless he's sleeping!

So there, you have it folks.   Three little beebies all on a blanket :)