Simon earns his freedom

Simon's been out and about with me a lot lately while I work in the flower beds around the house. He loves to hide in the perennials and race around chasing bees and stirring up the dirt. He ventures up and down the rocks of the water way, climbs nearby trees and explores beneath the deck. He doesn't wander too far and will come if we call him (most of the time) If he doesn't choose to appear, shaking his food can will bring him running. I've been putting him in his enclosure when I go inside .......until today. I decided he was ready to stay out on his own while I was inside cleaning. It was hot and he apparently hung out somewhere bearable. I went out occasionally and when he'd hear the door open he came up on the deck. At his suppertime he came in to eat. When he finished he came over, rubbed against my legs a little and while I stood there, he just lay down between my feet and put his head down. I moved away and he just stayed there in the middle of the kitchen floor, sleeping. Alan was on the beanbag chair watching TV so he called Simon over. Once he got there, he immediately settled in for some more snoozing. I guess that independence must have been pretty stressful.

               Then Alan had some fun with a sleeping kitty. He calls this the Yoda pose. I think  the poor little guy was so tired he couldn't even hold his ears up!

What did we do before power washers?

More of Simon

                                             A play date with his sista sol.

                                                           "Helping" fold clothes.

 

Tuckered out. Draped over the pillow. Leg and tail dangling totally freely.

 

       

Saint Peter - the last 2 trips

2 weeds ago Alan and Brian planted Maya's Sweet 16 apple tree at the Lake Emily cabin. As luck had it, the thunderstorms passed and they were able to get it into the soggy ground.

                                               
                                             The community garden at Lake Emily.

             Livestock weekend. First, pizza and fresh lettuce salad from the garden.

                                                   A catbird lives nearby.

         Maya and Kate showing us the items to go on the garage sale.

The Lake as we departed.

Next day couldn't have been nicer! 1st the fun run. Brian was the lead man on his bike. Kate, Maya (in the stroller) and I were the sweepers at the back of the pack. Maya jabbered all the way!

Our camp.

                                     Maya, dressed the part for Livestock  (a lamb)

    And other shots of Maya having a fun day all day outside with us except for 2 short naps at home.

Playmates Part I

Simon and Sprout started actual play a couple days ago.

Simon at play

                                                       Alan is a good playmate.

                                               Simon can entertain himself,  too.

                                           He's trying to get Sprout in on the act.

Meet Simon

Tuesday we welcomed Simon, a 6 week old kitten into our family. We have our work cut out for us now with Sprout thinking he is still the one and only cat around here. As long as the 2 are separated, all is well. Simon plays until he is so tired he happily falls asleep in Alan's arms or goes to his bed without complaint. Sprout ignores the fact that someone else may be demanding our attention as long as he still gets his due.