10 March 2023

Feline Friday: At the Spa

Oh, my goodness, it is soooo dry in our house that we might as well be living in the desert. Humidity lower than 20% can't be good for us or Lily!

I recently bought a small humidifier which is helping with our desert-like conditions. Lily is suprisingly interested in it! Whenever it's on, she plants herself right next to it.

 

 It must feel like a spa day to her! It sure does to me!

03 March 2023

Feline Friday

 


If you saw this face first thing in the morning, wouldn't you give it a tiny taste of butter from your toasted English muffin? 

Why yes, of course you would! :)

17 February 2023

Feline Friday

Although Lily used to be a lap cat, she isn't a lap cat anymore. For the past few years, she has refused to sit on my lap, except for when I'm having breakfast and have my feet up on the rung of the chair. If I'm sitting on the couch with my feet up on the ottoman, my legs are slightly inclined which must be uncomfortable for her.

Lately I've been actually lying down on the couch in an effort to get her to stay on my lap. It seems to be working, at least part of the time! Although I have to put her on my lap, she'll often get comfy and stay for awhile.


 The downside is that if I'm totally lying down, we BOTH fall asleep! :)

10 February 2023

Feline Friday with Rory

 It’s time for our occasional dose of cuteness from Cousin Rory in Texas!

Texas recently went through another cold spell, meaning that Rory had to stay undercovers for a few days. Her fur is much thinner than Lily's so she seems to get chilly!

Once the ice melted and it warmed back up again, she was back to her normal "patrols" around the house. Rory keeps an eye on most everything -- watching out for wildlife, fighting neighbor cats through the windows, and capturing small lizards that somehow make their way inside (YIKES).

 Except when she's snoozing, of course! Then absolutely NOTHING gets done! :)






03 February 2023

Feline Friday

 We're in the deep freeze here in Iowa but now that the Christmas trees are finally put away, Lily's cat tree has been moved back to its sunny spot next to the kitchen window. This is her favorite place to nap in the afternoons, provided the sun is shining.

When I approach her softly, she instantly begins to purr and those little feets start making "air biscuits" -- kneading in and out, in and out. It's just about the cutest thing you've ever seen!

Here's to plenty of time this weekend on your own "cat tree" or similar relaxing spot!

27 January 2023

Feline Friday

 This week in Lily's adventuresome life:

Waiting for Meowmy to get up in the morning! Notice that one of Meowmy's socks is inside out. :)

 
Enjoying our newly recovered Danish modern chairs! Lily never lays on furniture so we know she must approve!
 
Sporting a wet nose from eating canned food from a bowl! When Lily ate from a plate, her nose never got wet like this. It's completely adorable.

 
Happy Feline Friday, friends!

20 January 2023

Feline Friday

 Lily is not always ladylike! One evening this week, I turned on the light and found her like this, washing her tummy. :)

It can be hard to reach those spots, especially for a senior girl!

I always enjoy her various contortions! But there are a few spots near her tail that she just can't reach and are prone to matting, so Meowmy brushes those areas daily.

I'll do anything to help my senior girl!


13 January 2023

Feline Friday

YIKES! It's not nearly as much fun to put away Christmas decorations as it is to put them up!

 

This is how Lily and I feel about this task!

This "display" could work for Valentine's Day, right? RIGHT? :)


 

06 January 2023

Feline Friday

Happy MEW Year to all!

 All the activity over the Christmas holiday proved tiring to Lily. She is a senior girl, you know!

She even played games, something she's not used to!


After the holiday festivities and all the extra treats, we're all looking to clean up our eating and exercise more. Lily recommends rotisserie chicken!


 
She's also decided to join me on the annual 30 Days of Yoga challenge at YWA. This is the view from my yoga mat! She's working on Resting Cat, one of her favorite poses. :)
 

 Here's to a happy and healthy year ahead!