The Caturday after Christmas…
Our house has been like Grand Central Station since last week with the comings and goings of family for the holidays and it has been so wonderful having them around. I have been able to take some time off from work and have actually allowed myself to relax a bit – I have done some reading, taken a blogging and Facebook break, and have been treated to many delicious dinners that my family have cooked for all of us. The cats have become accustomed to the change in schedule and have even warmed up in a very non-committal sense to the D.O.G. who never seems to leave. But rather than talk about it, I thought I’d share some family pictures with you all this Caturday so you can see for yourself!
Christmas morning and most of the gang is here… From L to R – Nana (Dan’s mom), Jackie (Dan’s youngest daughter), me on the floor, Chris (my oldest son and official elf who doles out the gifts), Joe (my youngest son), and my Mom with the D.O.G. You will note a curious Rolz in the background on the kitty condo. Absent in the photo is Dan who is taking the pictures and Crystal (Dan’s oldest daughter) and her boyfriend Dave who will be arriving from Boston later in the evening.
Chris in his full glory!
The D.O.G. (Rick) takes center stage. Not to be outdone, Kizmet helps to unwrap a gift and clearly lets the world know that cats and dogs do get along! Rolz remains a curious onlooker!
Mia wants to be a part of the day but is not as bold as Kizmet when it comes to the D.O.G. and watches from a safe distance.
Peanut also keeps a safe distance…
As does Zoey…
And Harley…
This is boring says Kizmet!! Can we stop with the presents, clean up, and move on to something else?!!
Zoey is all for a change of pace but does a once over of all the gifts before she settles in for her daytime beauty sleep…
Once the investigating is done, Zoey settles in for a nap with Joe. Opening presents can be exhausting!
Rolz strikes a regal pose and decides his camera shot deserves a quaint and traditional holiday background.
Geez…. do I have to be in charge of everything…. get up everyone! It’s time to play board games now!
We attempt a shot at playing Risk but realize we don’t have the intelligence to fully understand what we are doing… perhaps it was the wine we were drinking?
Rick is such a good boy… he watches both the humans and felines from his bed…
Huh, thinks Zee…. I must have had too much wine… I thought I just saw a D.O.G. in our house…
Oh Zee! You’re just imaging things… see… it’s just Mia in the bed…
Okay folks! Time to wrap it up! See you in a couple of days… or next year… whatever comes first!
It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas – thank you for sharing your photos with us. I’m glad you took some time off. I did the same thing, and it made me realize how important it is to unplug and not work without feeling guilty about it!
Looks like a wonderful Christmas for pets and people. Great pictures as always!
Oh, that looks like a wonderful Christmas (except maybe the D.O.G., and we have to admit even that looked well-behaved)! Taking some time away when you can have friends and family around is so important.
THAT’S what it is all about! Family, friends, fun and CATS! (Not necessarily in that order!) Enjoy! xoxo
What terrific pictures! Your Christmas celebration with family looks wonderful, fun and full of love. The pictures of the cats keeping their distance from the D.O.G. made us chuckle. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
What a handsome dog!!
looks like a wonderful Christmas
Makes me feel like I’m right there….love the photos and that your blended family can enjoy the holidays TOGETHER!! It’s just beautiful!! Nice that you gave yourself a much needed break….I will be doing the same now that the holiday rush is over….I know I do this every year but I find myself wondering how Mark and I do it all…just like I’m sure you wonder the same about yourself and Dan. We ARE amazing!!
(I must say I was a bit shocked at your pj’s ; )
That was great! I felt like I was part of the festivities. That Kismet really knows how to get things going. Your granddog is so handsome .Enjoy your time off whether its with family, friends or just kicked back with your feet up. Happy New year!
Looks like you had a purrfect CATmas 🙂
XOXO
What a gorgeous loving Christmas.
Glad you relaxed to enjoy. Such special moments shared with all thru Dan’s wonderful camera gift.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful furramily holiday! And a grand time was surely had by all
Looks like a lovely family Christmas for everyone.
We enjoyed seeing all your photos and we just love Christmas!
We’re so glad you are enjoying the holidays with your family! It sure looks like fun!
Sounds like you all had a wonderful Christmas. So nice most of your family could all be with you., That’s what it is all about anyway!
Thanks for sharing your Christmas. So nice to see your family and kitties and of the cute dog too.
happee after Christmas everee one…looks like a soooper fun time wuz had
even tho de dawg waz ther N de food serviss gurl mom says her loves de
celtic cross !!!
happee 2014 guyz….heerz ta happee nezz, health, loves N hope two nite ya get
sum high qualitee grazz N nip N hope ya findz a donut shoppe open round 3:18 AM when
ya haz de muncheez !! 🙂
All the photos of family and cats are greatly appreciated. They showed a great family Christmas, which our mom always misses. It is just the two humans and the eight of us year after year. But we had a meowvolous Christmas. We’ve never seen so many gifts for us in one place at one time. We suspect the humans were feeling really guilty after deserting us so much this year. Meowy belated Catmess to all. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth, Astrid and Calista Jo