I love the month of February. Not only is it Cat Appreciation Month, but February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which is the ultimate reminder to love someone. Actually, per the By-Laws of my house, every month is Cat Appreciation Month, but this got me to thinking that love comes in many different ways and not just the traditional romantic sense that you think of on Valentine’s Day. For me, my cats and what they give me emotionally and spiritually each and every day is the true essence of love and appreciation. I would much prefer to have Zoey snuggle on my lap than a box of chocolates. And while I do love a bouquet of roses, they only last for but a brief moment, unlike the endless entertainment I get watching my gang of seven zip playfully around the house. Read more

A few days ago I introduced you all to “Big Red,” our blanket extraordinaire that graces our bed during the cold spells we have on occasion in South Florida. I shared a picture of all seven cats napping on the blanket and figured that would be that. Well, the kitties had other plans and even though the weather has warmed up again, we have not had the heart to remove Big Red… I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story…

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Editors Note: I realize it is “Wordless Wednesday,” but due to taking a week off of blogging for family visiting and the holidays, I had a lot of pent up words in me!

I am a pretty traditional person when it comes to Christmas – I have a homemade advent calendar that I made for my boys, I have BOXES and BOXES of ornaments, collectibles, and holiday baubles that have been passed on for generations. We have a favorite Christmas CD (Vanessa Williams), “must have” cookies to bake, and a holiday marathon of watching A Christmas Story over and over. When you have seven cats, tradition takes a back seat to common-sense and this year we have started a new tradition – we have embraced the “wild side” of Christmas compliments of my completely obvious obsession with my beloved Zoey who allowed my inner leopard lady to reign supreme!

My wild-child Zoey. She figures if I won't let her climb the tree currently in the house, she'll climb the one outside!

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This is going to be an extra-special Christmas at our house this year so I wanted to wish all of you Happy Holidays early. I will be taking a few days off to celebrate the greatest gift of all – my family. My youngest son, Joe, who has not been home in several years will be here for the Holidays, as well as my oldest son, Chris, and my step-daughter, Crystal.  We don’t have anything spectacular planned – just your usual making cookies, driving around looking at holiday decorations, and playing board games. For me, it doesn’t get any better than that and I can honestly say that is all I want for Christmas!

From all of us at Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection, we wish you the most blessed of holidays and thank you so much for being a part of our lives.

Love from Dan, Deb, Zee, Zoey, Mia, Peanut, Rolz, Harley, and Jazz

On this second Wednesday of the holiday season, Mia sends her greetings on behalf of the whole Zee/Zoey gang!! And for those of you who took a shot at a guess last week, that winter wonderland optical illusion you saw in our backyard, was actually a three-tiered water fountain!!