Mindless Chatter

Alias has no idea that I don't yammer around people as much as I yammer to him. He's a lucky boy.
 

You're Lucky to Get to Know Me

I'm a sucker for her lucky pretty eyes...
 

All That Work Gone Down the Drain

Kenta is worried that Norma and Alias are going to scare away all the bunny friends he’s made this summer who live in the backyard.
 

Slurp 2

One thing I can say about my housemates is they value cleanliness. Better than a smelly old dog any day.

Slurp

He's decided that leg tastes like chicken and the other front leg tastes like salmon. Life is good.
 

Mum

Sometimes Norma uses her motherly instincts to take care of Alias.
 

Rabbits and Birds

Some days, backyard observation duty is a two cat duty.
 

Sunday

Sunday lived up to its name.
 

Face Off

Is this playful time together or will it lead to another daily epic wrestling match? I can report it was a bit of both. 
 

Close Attention

I still worry about Kenta. His recent health issue really scared me. So every time he does something out of the ordinary, I pay close attention to him. This pose however, isn't out of the ordinary and is one of my favorite views...
 

He's Very Zen

I remember the days I felt equal parts relaxed and spaced out.
 

She’s One of a Kind

This is Norma in a nutshell. Or nutty Norma.
 

Contest

They are having a who’s cuter while resting contest.
 

What I Love

Alias’ howl, our conversations and his nightly multiple need of belly rubs  I love how fast he is up and down hallways and stairs and how he grunts when he dashes. He knows when his next meal is due and clings to the schedule. He adores sleeping in a splash of sun. Alias is fierce fetching his toy mousie and chasing that elusive red laser dot. He is the favorite snuggling partner to both Norma and Kenta (and maybe even me).

 

Kenta’ tiny squeak of a meow that belies his size, his love of meals, gulping them down like each is his last meal, his sitting in my lap in the living room, his favorite room in the house, his love of his stuffed hedgehog that might be a porcupine so I named it Porky. We disagree on where Porky should spend the day as Kenta carries him to various spots in the house. Never lived with a cat who demonstrably appreciates his/her life more.

 

Norma’s squeal and spazzing around several times now every evening, wanting all my attention during these moments, her rubbing her nose on my chin and then her licking my chin, how she loves a belly and chest rub during these moments, how she tosses toys and gleefully chases after it, her facing down five large crows in the backyard by yipping at them even if they have no clue she's threatening them.

Good Dude

Alias holds our household together. He’s Norma all time favorite soul and Kenta’s too. Maybe even mine…
 

My Boy

I call him Kenta-beans. I don’t know why. He’s such a great fellow.
 

True Luck/Love

Spent another unexpected day together. I’m grateful I was around to see their yet another loving day together. 
 

Face to Face Side By Side

Watched the Twins/Brewers game in bed with Norma and Alias cuddled face to face at my feet and Kenta napping next to me into the 7th inning. He’s never napped with me that long. This is the best my life can be these days which says so much. (Though it would have helped had the Twins won a really good game.)

Gratitude Again

Kenta’s been spending more time with me than ever before. So not only has he forgiven me for last week’s tortuous adventure, but he, like he always does, is teaching me what a great home we have.
 

Tough Days

I needed a reason to smile. I got one.