Preparing to Imbibe

Looks like someone is resting up for all the partying that is scheduled for this evening...

Technically

One of the nice things about living in Minnesota is we usually are able to celebrate a white Christmas.  This year not so much.  This was the only pile of snow left in our yard on Christmas morning.  Kinda made for a blah day.  I guess technically though it was a white Christmas. Of course two days later we got five inches of snow. 

Good Ol Thompson

2014 was not a good year for Thompson. He had noticeably less energy. At one point he stopped getting up except for meals and litter box time. This eventually led to a trip to the vet where nothing was discovered.  He's been drinking a lot more water. This led to another trip to the vet to be tested for kidney issues and/or diabetes.  Again nothing was discovered. Recently he's been eating less and less. I fear another trip to the vet is in his near future.

I hope my little buddy feels better in 2015.

Theo's Question

It's been a good fifteen minutes since the last meal time.  The next meal is right around the corner, right?

His Inner Lion

Diego-san is waiting for me to light the ring on fire for him to leap through.

Mr. Versatility

Thompson appreciates Theo's versatility.  The other day he used Theo as a pillow.  Today he's using Theo as an ottoman.

Happy Holidays

Holiday Update

T'was the day before Xmas and no one was stirring.

Optical Illusion

This isn't actually Diego-san. It's the pile of fur leftover from the latest furminator session.

Brotherly Love

Thompson seems to be checking Theo's heart. Theo heart Thompson.

Pacifier

Thompson finds the gurgling sound of my stomach to be quite comforting.

Lap Full of Kitties

I don't think I'll be getting up anytime soon.

Surprise

Based on the look on Theo's face and his proximity to Thompson's posterior, I'm guessing Thompson might have tooted.

Attention Please

We'll give you three guesses what has caught the boyz attention. Your first two guesses can't be "Theo spazzing out."

Just So You Know

"Ferocious" is Theo's middle name (well actually it's Dribble, but you don't need to know that). He demonstrates his ferociousness by displaying the claw of death.

A Catnap

This is what is called a "catnap." In our house one has to grab a few minutes of rest whenever one can in between bursts of guitar noise and little brothers pouncing on you. Peaceful moments are to be cherished.

ZZZZzzzzzzzz

For some of us if something is worth doing it's worth doing all in and not halfheartedly.  For Thompson one of these things is sleeping. No one sleeps harder in our house.

Re-evaluating His Position

Theo thinks this is the choice spot to be in the house. He wonders if he is right why no one is fighting him for the spot.

What'd Up Wid Dat?

We finally finished our holiday card. Theo and Thompson are pictured twice. Diego-san once.  I have some 'xplainin' to do...

***...Camera...Action

Thompson doesn't need adequate lighting to show he's a very handsome boy...

Xmas Concern

He has the same concern every year but Theo doesn't see any way Santa can fit down our chimney.

An Offer

Thompson is extending a paw out to you Monday. Maybe you'll meet him half way.

Positions Please

This is often the position Diego-san takes prior to hacking up a hairball.  I've learned to have newspaper ready...

Get In Line

Theo claimed the spot where the dirty laundry occupied just moments before.  I think he's hoping he's in line to be fluffed and folded.

Contrarian

Diego-san is nothing if not a contrarian.  So when I tell him he's one of the coolest guys I've ever met he responds by becoming a square.  He's the squarest cool cat ever.

Lil Bears

It looks to me like the boyz have gone into hibernation.  Maybe this means I don't have to buy any more food until spring.

Reading Thompson

In Thompson language a sign of contentment is when your foot goes above your head.  It's like a raised flag of happiness.

Story Time

Diego-san is reading a book from my iPad to Thompson. I just hope it's not an instructional manual on how to get rid of pesky little brothers.

Hide and Seek

Theo wants to know if anyone has seen his paws?

HB Grandpa

The boyz's grandpa turned 90 years old this past week.  Our family had to move my dad into an assisted living facility last winter after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Every time I visit my dad he still asks how the boyz are doing.  The boyz and I send out a very happy birthday to their grandpa...

Wonderful Gifts

Here were my favorite two birthday gifts. A new electric acoustic guitar and an t-shirt that sums things up pretty well...

Black Friday

Diego-san expects lots of gifts and treats on this day to honor him.

Happy Thanksgiving

Lots to be thankful for in our house.  Among them, a brother that lets you use him as a pillow.

A Wish

What would make Thompson really thankful is if the big unpredictable ape would turn up the heat in the house.

Two's Company

Theo thinks we need more laps in this house.

Theo's Opinion

The sun has been shining far too infrequently in these parts the last few weeks.

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

There's an old song called 'You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To' that's been covered by many artists.  My favorite version is from the jazz singer Shelia Jordan.  I think she might have been picturing this when she performed the song because Thompson sure fits the bill.

Investigation Work

Hmmm. Smells like Diego-san

Why Not

Seems like a perfect time to sit in a laundry basket.

Box Boy

I got a pricy Dylan related book.  Theo got a box.  I think he's OK with that arrangement.

Alls Fair

Yesterday I had my annual physical. Today I had a root canal.  I reminded Diego-san that next time we take a trip to the vet, he has to remember ours is an equal opportunity house.

Brrrrrrrr

It's blippin freezing out.  None of us want to get out of bed.  Only one of us has to.

Theo Armstrong

One small step for man, one comfortable step for kittykind.

Pushit-Up

This is Thompson's version of a combination of a push up and a sit up.  It's how he stays in such stellar shape.

More Friday Night Fights or Shadow Boxing

I posted a similar video a few weeks ago but this is a regular occurrence in our house. That's why our life is so exciting.

Thank You Very Much

My siblings did a nice thing for my birthday.  They gave me a gift certificate so I could buy the electric acoustic guitar I've been eyeing all summer.  I ordered it and it supposed to be delivered today.  They boyz might not agree it was such a nice thing my siblings did.

To Each His Own

Seriously Theo, that doesn't look too comfortable.

Still Limber After All These Years

Although Thompson is getting older he still isn't too old to touch his toes.

It's Way Too Early

We got our first dose of winter yesterday with heavy snow, a terrible commute and now frigid temperatures. Diego-san doesn't understand why I got even crabbier than usual.

Fifty

The boyz watched me officially turn 50 years old yesterday.  I don't feel a day over 65.  Diego-san helped celebrate by urping up his breakfast.  Theo ran around like someone set his tail on fire.  Thompson sat on my lap and purred away.  In other words, for such a milestone day, it was much like any other day in our house.

Contagious Joy

Diego-san is just bubbling over in how happy he is to see me.