An Announcement On National Straw Hat Day

Today is National Straw Hat Day around The Cat Blogosphere.
Here is little Sonora Pepper in her straw hat.
We'd like to use this opportunity to officially announce that Sonora will be joining The Purries of Purrchance To Dream.
To help Sonora get officially adopted here in her new Forever Home, she had some generous friends donate her adoption fee.  We are very touched by their generosity.
While our beloved Peter and Chloe can never be replaced, knowing that tiny Sonora has a home with us helps us to move forward.
We are so happy to make this announcement, and hope you can be happy for us and for Sonora.

Cheers,
NTM & iDaddy

Happy Gotcha Day, Spooker

Many Mother's Days ago, Spooker came into my life.
She's nineteen this year, and she's had several health scares this past year.  I know in my heart that she may not be here with me in this life this day next year, but I also know that she will also be in my heart forever.

  I know she's never forgiven me for bringing  the rest of the Purries into our home,  but she knows she'll always be my #1.

Happy Gotcha Day Spooker Marie!  Love, Not The Mama

Wordless Wednesday: Chloe's Ashes

Happy Gotcha Day Daphne and Angel Chloe

Happy Gotcha Day to Daphne and Angel Chloe This year, of course, is bittersweet.
Chloe passed away a few weeks ago,
just before her seventh Gotcha Day.
Every day with Chloe was a blessing,
and I continue to count my blessings with Daphne in my life.
These were the first pictures I took of them when they came to their Forever Home, seven years ago today.
They break my heart now,
because losing Chloe is still so raw to me.
And today, I'm going to pick up her ashes.
But I have to remember the good times.
The smiles, the laughs, the purrs.
And the love.
That love for my Angel Chloe will never dissipate,
 My love for Daphne continues
as we both continue to grieve
and as we miss our special calico rose. ♥ Not The Mama

*~*~*~*~*~* We share a Gotcha Day with our friend   Derby, the Sassy Cat  - so stop by his place  and say Happy Gotcha Day to him, too!!!  ~ The Purries

Happy Cinco De Mayo

Today is the annual Cinco De Mayo Cat Blogosphere Bash, and we'd like to say PARTY ON!  Isis and Daphne are rockin' their best party looks, so grab some nip margaritas and have some fun!
There's parties going on at The Cat Blogosphere, and also at The Tabby Cat Club.  Ole'!

Daphne's Annual Checkup

Daphne went for her annual checkup yesterday.  She got to meet Dr. Jackie, our wonderful regular vet, but she wasn't too thrilled about it.  In fact, she absolutely despises the carrier and I felt miserable for having to go.
Daphne's been very depressed since Chloe left us, and not eating as well as previously - she seems to be gingerly eating the kibble.  So she went to the vet today for an annual checkup and vaccines, and to have Dr. Jackie look at her mouth.  We got good news - everything looks ok, and she seems to be at optimal weight and condition for a cat her size and age.  This was a relief, let me tell you.  Plus, Dr. Jackie had not been there when I'd brought in Chloe, so I was able to talk with her about that.  But let me tell you, Daphne sure was glad to be home today!  And I was sure glad to have her home!

A slice of Tamale pie!

No matter how you slice it, Tamale is a cutie pie!

Sleepy Sonora

                                     Little Sonora Pepper, snoring.