Watching the Steelers 12-27-09

Watching the Steelers with Daddy. Finn's about as interested in football as I am.

Chickens Out 12-27-09

The snow is gone after a couple days of rain. The girls are glad to be out in the grass. Then Pearl dug a hole under the coop to take a dirt bath.

Cat Tape Dispenser 12-25-09

Joy's youngest brother-in-law saw a cat tape dispenser at a yard sale and got it for me. Thanks Nick. Here it is on my desk with Snickers, the computer-desk cat.

Finn's First Christmas 12-25-09

Finn went with us to Philly for Christmas. He did great. He found a basket to sit in. Joy couldn't get enough of holding him. Jon and Finn took a nap.

Grand Cockatoo 12-25-09

Sharon's cockatoo, Peachy.

My Grandchickens 12-25-09

Sharon's chickens. Beaker is white. Snyder is charcoal grey with the feathers on top. Both were out while the kids were sledding. The two youngest chicks are still in the house, too young to put out in the cold. This is my city-dwelling daughter. Wonder how many other Philadelphians have backyard chickens.

Finn and Train 12-24-09

Parke finally got the train set up. Finn's not so sure about it.

Plasticville Hit by Tornado Finn 12-24-09

After racing thru the small town of Plasticville, Finn and Buttons take time for a rest.

Pearl, the Escape Artist 12-22-09

We lost the roof netting over their "play pen" with some ice we had a couple weeks ago.

Parke went outside today, and Pearl was in the yard. She must have flown out over the 6 foot fence. We left her out for awhile. Then later, Parke saw her on top of the 6 foot high kennel.

Guess a certain adventurous girl will be getting her flight feathers trimmed.

Computer Cats 12-21-09

Snickers is always with me at the computer. Finn thinks he belongs on the desk also. Snickers is adjusting to the new situation. (I got the new desk light cause it reminds me of the Pixar light.)

Doodah and Finn 12-21-09

This was our entertainment last night for about half an hour - Finn taking on 17 pound Doodah.

Parke and Finn 12-19-09

Parke, who did not think we needed another cat, absolutely LOVES this kitten. Carries the fuzz ball around the house. They are best buds.

Finnegan and Parke Resting 12-19-09

Daddy and Finnegan 12-19-09

Daddy and Finnegan.

His name if Finnegan. We have been reading Frank McCourt's autobiography about his childhood in Ireland. I wanted an Irish name since I'm so into Ireland now. Finnegan is just a cool name with lots of cute nicknames.

Chickens 12-19-09

First snow storm for the six younger chickens. They don't like being cooped up. They are used to lots of activity and running around. We have heaters in their buildings and heated water dishes. For a special treat today, I gave them left over spaghetti. They loved it.

Under the Christmas Tree 12-19-09

Finnigan, Buttons and Zippy.

Tigger 12-17-09

Tigger (neighbor's cat) came in out of the cold. Found him in my sewing room. All animals welcome at our house.

Baby and Finnigan 12-16-09

Nap time

Polish Haircuts before and after pics 12-14-09

The two Polish chickens have all these feathers on top their heads that they get wet in the water dish. In the winter that is a problem because the water freezes on their feathers. So, today they got haircuts. Phyllis, named after Phyllis Diller, is the white hen. She doesn't have a lot of feathers. But buff colored Chicken Little has this crazy do. She could be named Helen after Helen Keller because she can't see where she is going ever. She runs into everything. We trimmed hers back a lot and she can finally see out through what is left. We'll see if it's enough or if we have to get them shorter. I'm holding Phyllis' before pic. Parke is holding CL's before pic.

Play Time 12-9-09

Den Time 12-9-09

Walked by the den and this is what I saw.

That's Rocky, who always wants to be with Parke.

Night Night 12-8-09

Parke complains every time I get another animal. He seems to want people to think he is not an animal lover. These pics prove how attached he is to them.

Parke made a step for the fuzzball to be able to get up on the bed easily. I was reading last night when the little guy jumped up. I watched him settle on Parke's face and pillow. Parke didn't care.

As I read for half an hour, I snapped pics as their positions changed.

This proves Parke is a bunch of hot air when he complains about our animals.

You have to admit, it doesn't get any cuter than this.

Tiger Adams Visiting 12-5-09

Tiger Adams came to visit little fluffy boy (who needs a name).

The Best Kitty Toy

Christmas Tree Toy

Finally taking a rest 12-4-09

After total activity for a couple hours, he finally took a rest.

He was neutered on Thursday. The paperwork says to keep him calm for 3 days. Right. He doesn't know the meaning of the word calm.

First Night Home 12-4-09