In Case You Didn't Know

This is Diego-san's patented, "please rub my belly but know in advance that after a little belly rubbin' I will put a bitey on your hand" look.

Epic Battle

I put my camera away too soon... Moments after this picture was taken Theo and Diego-san got into one of their more entertaining fights. Theo stood on his hind legs and started swinging his front paws as fast as he could, with his eyes closed, trying to land a punch.

Diego-san's arms are long enough where he could sit out of Theo's arms' length and still have the ability to whap Theo on the top of the head without fear of any of Theo's punches landing. So Theo was swinging wildly away and occasionally Diego-san would whap him on the top of the head. It was like a scene out of a Three Stooges movie.  Theo didn't give up though... Diego-san was the one who had enough and eventually hopped down when I went to grab my camera....

Deceptive Appearance

In a ready, set, go situation this would be Thompson's "set" position. He's all ready and set to get up and go in a moment's notice.

Poker Face

Diego-san ups the ante on who is the most handsome in the house...

Our Edison

Theo's a busy guy. He's constantly working/playing with something. Here he's working on a new invention: glow in the dark ears.

Unafraid

Monday, I stare you down...

Hokey Pokey

You put your left paw in...

Our World Class Athlete

Diego-san wishes professional soccer allowed cats to play...

Strike a Pose

This is Thompson's handsome pose*.

*His secret is however, it really doesn't take much effort...

Strategy

He knows as long as he occupies the spot, the big noisy sucky thing can't come out to clean the rug.

Apple Geek

The boyz don't seem to be as enthused as I with our new iPad.

Me Too

Record high temperatures have become the norm here in Minnesota during the month of March. Theo seems concerned we seemed to have skipped spring entirely and have gone straight into summer. He's not the only one....

A Dilemma

Sun's pouring down. What's a boy to do to soak it all in?

Olympic Hopeful

This is Thompson practicing his breaststroke. Next he might even try it in water...

Signs of Spring

Hmmmm. this sunlight smells especially fresh...

Simon's Cat

The only thing different from this cartoon and my dinner time is the missing third cat...

Trio Minus One

Thompson not only missed this photo shoot, but he also missed his opportunity to participate in synchronized stick out your tongue time.

Thoughtful T

Tuesday is really a good day to get a lot of important thinking done.

Bird or Plane, or Diego-san

Sometimes when I don't know where Diego-san is, it's a good idea to look up.

Monday Monday

Is here, there, and everywhere...

Bat Cat

I asked Theo if he could try to look a little more like a bat. I know not why. His radar being attuned, this was his best attempt.

Mr. Big Shot

Our state's governor shook my hand on a work related effort. I came home and told the boyz the news and asked what they had done all day long. They didn't seem too impressed. I think they would have been more impressed if I met Garfield or someone like that...

Who's the Boss?

I'm not sure if it's a bit of spring fever, or if it's Diego-san feeling like himself again, or if it's another sign that he isn't feeling completely well, but I've never seen Diego-san as squirrely as he was last night.

He usually is pretty patient with my guitar practice time knowing that when I'm done I'll crawl into bed to watch some TV. This is a cue for him to crawl underneath the covers. Last night he couldn't wait. He kept howling at me, urging me to put down the guitar.

When I finally did get into bed, he crawled up on my chest and tried to butt his head into my nose as often as he could. Then when he crawled under the covers he couldn't decide which side he wanted to settle on so he kept wandering back and forth over me. He never did really settle down so I ended up kicking him out of bed so I could try and get to sleep. This, of course, did not make him very happy...

Remembering His Roots

Theo shows why he was originally named Dribble.

Priorities

Thompson doesn't understand why I sing Lyle Lovett's song, "Don't Touch My Hat," with so much conviction. As Mr. Lovett sings, "You can have my gal but don't touch my hat..."

Yes... and He Knows How To Use Them

When Diego-san visited the vet a couple of weeks ago the vet tech kept remarking about the impressive size of his paws (or bear clubs as we like to call them). Believe me, you haven't lived until you've been woken up in the morning with a big old bear club to the face.

A Tip from Theo

It's always best to try and attack your designated scratching areas from all angles.

Sunday Face

Thompson's Sunday face is somehow even more irresistable than his Monday through Saturday face.

D-Ok

Diego-san appears to be fully recovered from his ailments. He even was up on the kitchen counter this morning, a place he knows he isn't supposed to be... Good to see him back to himself (for the most part).

A-OK

Theo had his annual visit to the vet and everything checked out fine. His weight is the same as last year, and his vet said the weight is good for his size, much to Theo's chagrin. He clearly thinks his meals should be doubled.

Close, But No Cigar

I'm too cheap to bring home three new catnip cigars...