Kitten Update!

For the past few weeks, we've had 2 little energetic kittens running rampant around our bedroom. We've found homes for both of them, but have been waiting until they're litter trained, weaned and on solid food before they move to their new homes.

Last week, they learned how to climb up on the bed... that's been quite an adventure. They alternate from playful wrestling matches and sleeping on our pillows, behind our back, on our arms... we've gotten quite good at waking up before we roll over in bed to see where the kittens are first!

As you can see, mom has been taking all the rough-housing in stride...

As of today, they're both using the litter box and eating kitten kibble. Mom has still been nursing them, but it's been getting a little less frequent these days. So, they should be ready to move to their new homes sometime next week. We'll definitely miss them when they're gone!

MIA

Things have been so hectic these last few weeks! Time to make it up to you =)

I'll be updating all of our adventures from the past month (has it been so long since my last post?!?!) during the week... kittens, weddings, Halloween, baby news... all good things! =)

Masquerade Ball 2011!

After a year of planning, the night went off without a hitch! Our decorations were ready and waiting...

All that was missing were our guests!

 The costumes were all amazing, and everyone had a great time! And now the planning begins for next year...

Happy Halloween!

Baby Update!

We went for our second ultrasound today and found out...

It's a Girl!!!

Weekend in Toronto

This past Thanksgiving weekend we went to Toronto for my cousin's wedding. We grew up together, and I wouldn't have missed his wedding for anything!

The had a beautiful spot - 

you can see the Niagara Escarpment in the background

Family came from far and wide to help celebrate!

Enjoying a dance...

and of course the Mother-Son dance.

Congratulations Shane & Chelsey - 

Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

First Frost

We woke up this morning to the first frost of the season.

 

 

And so it begins...

Kittens!

Of all of our cats, only one hasn't been "fixed"... our youngest female. We've been very careful to confine her to the house as soon as she goes into heat until we're sure it has passed. But, a few days after getting back from Newfoundland we were letting one of the other cats out and she ran and full speed, jumped over them, and was gone for the rest of the day.

Now here we are, 2 months later, and she has given birth to two kittens! She's a first-time (and will be only time!) mother and she's doing a great job looking after her babies. One of them is black with little white toes on all 4 paws, a white spot on it's chest, and a white belly; the other one is a tabby cat.

Pictures will have to wait until they're a little bigger... mom has them in a cozy spot in our closet and we don't want to disturb her. I'm sure they'll be up and about in no time!