Mommy's Home!!!!!

Wait, Jake! Do you see that? See that plane up there?! Mommy is on that plane - she's finally coming home!!!!

Yep, Mommy is finally coming home from her really, really long trip to Catifornia. And just in time for my Gotcha Day (even though she missed Pearl's Gotcha Day and My Birthday)!

She said that we shouldn't get our hopes up about blogging - sure we told her all about how it's been more than 8 months since we've been able to blog and visit our friends. But with Mommy losing her job and our Grandma out in Catifornia still being sick she's afraid that she'll still be too busy to help us. But we're crossing our paws that we'll get to visit soon.

We appreciate all the visits and thoughts since we've been gone - and Mommy promises to at least visit a little bit (especially our special kitty friends, I sure do miss my sweet little tea cup Tazo)!

-Bert

Flooded - Again!

Pearl: Mommy has a whole new excuse, shesh, that woman will do anything to get out of helping us visit our friends! Now she's "saying" that the yard is flooded again.

Bert: Um, Pearl, the yard really is flooded again. See...


Pearl: Oh, well, then I guess it's an ok excuse.

Bert: Yeah, I think we're gonna be a bit busy for a while! So we want to take a quick minute to say Happy Valentines Day to all our friends and of course our sweeties Dante, Tazo and Queen Snickers!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Thank You Friend!

Today we wanted to say thank you to our dear friend Miss Peach. Just look at this lovely award she gave us! It truly warmed our hearts on such a cold winter day.


Here are the rules for this lovely award:

"LOVE YA" award winner... These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

Now we have sooooo many blogs that we love, but today we'd like to give this out to some of our newest friends. All the Cafe Cats, Dash Mouth, Mr. Tuck, Peanut Butter, Mishka and Milakoshka and The Monkeys (ok, so that's technically more than eight, but everyone should feel the love). We sure are happy to have met them!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Thinking on Thursday

Mommy has asked me to decide which carpet to put in the basement.


I think I like this one the best! And I think it turned out very well!


I think Mommy is secretly pleased that the basement flooded and she got new carpet :-)

I'm also want to apologize for being away all week, but everyone has been so busy around here and now Mommy has left us. So we probably won't be able to visit much for a while!

And please take a moment to stop by Moki's blog and leave him some healing purrs, we're furry worried.


Please fight Moki!!!!!

- Pearl

Fantastic Friends

We FINALLY got Mommy to help us take a picture of all of wonderful Holiday cards from all our Pawesome Kitty Friends!


Thank you all, they were wonderful and getting them made every day special. It was a hard holiday for us, since our Granddaddy passed - so each and every card was a lovely reminder that the holidays are a time to treasure our friends.

The only bad part is that we did not get the most cards this year. We did get more cards than Mommy and Daddy, but Georgie got more from her Dogs With Blogs friends! The final score was 'Beins 20, Kitties 30, Georgie 45 - but we are laying claim to 2 of George's cards since they were our friends too and one of Mommy's cards 'cause it was from Uncle Mo. So we're saying we have 33 cards as our final total!

Also, please take a moment and send some kind thoughts to our friend Meep's family. Meep is leaving for the Bridge today, so they are furry sad, as are we.

Purrs to you all dear friends we are thankful for each and every one of you,
Pearl, Bert and Jake

Thoughts on Thursday

Today we're thinking of our friends and their families - today the Bridge has three new angels. Yesterday both Skeeter of Skeeter, LC and Ayla and Cloud Chaser of the Cafe Cats both went to the Bridge. And now we just found out about Kelly from It's All Good left for the Bridge as well.  We know that they are healthy and whole again now, playing together and watching over their families - but we will miss them.

A Pets Prayer

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

- Author Unknown

We've lost good friends and we're sad, but their families are really hurting right now. Please take a moment to visit The Big Thing. Mama-Ann and Kelly's Family and give them some purrs and head-bumpies.

Friends on Friday

Look at all the lovely things that Mr. Hendrix sent us for our November Swap 'n Tails!


The theme for the month was brown (which our Mommy completely forgot, duh Mommy) - and everything matches perfectly! Of course Mommy is very excited about the little snowman, she just loves snowmen - but we were excited about the toys.


In fact I didn't even wait for her to finish the pictures - I stole these two off the table before she could take anymore pictures (hee, hee, hee)!

Thanks Hendrix!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Wednesday for Winton

Our sweet friend Winton went to the bridge Monday night. Right now, his Mommy and his brothers and sisters are all sad and missing him terribly. And we're sad too, it's hard to lose a friend even one that has battled so bravely with his illness for so long. Please take a moment to visit them and give them some purrs.


A Pets Prayer

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

- Author Unknown

Thinking on Thursday

We're thinking that our friend Tesla might be on to something - Mommies might be stoopid! But we think there might be a way for her to make it up (so make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom!).

Here's why our Mommy is stoopid. Our friends have given us all these cool awards lately, but Mommy didn't remember! She had to go back through the blogs just to find them (at least she was smart enough to do that). And we're fairly certain she missed one or two. But here are the ones we could find...

From our lovely friend Princess Isis:

And she also gave Pearl this award (like it won't make her head any bigger):

And then the ever so clever Milo gave us this:
Okay, so we're not sure what all the rules are, so we're gonna make them up and give them to anykitty we want to!

So the Butterfly Award goes to one and all - we're pretty sure that most kitties have it, but if you don't, you really should!

The Princess Award goes to the finest princesses we know: the honest to goodness royal Princess Pearl, Tesla ('cause she's going to be a princess for Halloween), the lovely Queen Snickers (and we're so happy she's back - just in time for a big birthday bash on Friday) and her sisters Empress and Renna, Josie McKitten-Cat (she may only be a princess in her Daddy's stories, but she's always a princess to us), and the newest little Princess on the block the Little Imp that is invading Chance's house.

And finally the I Love Your Blog award goes to the very pawesome Karen Jo, all those cool Island Cats, our super friends at the Manx Mnews, and the lovely Kellie the Orange Cat!


Alrighty, on to the good news - the part where Mommy makes it up to us!

All the other kitties are getting their Holiday card lists together, and we traded cards last year, and we really enjoyed it. Last year, Mommy made all the cards, and she wants to do it again, but she said that this year we need a "tail count" (so that she can figure out how much stuff to get). So if you'd like to swap holiday cards with us you can email us at pbandjkittes AT gmail DOT com (or you can click on our email link up near the top of the page).

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Till We Meet Again

Our friend Tiki was helped across the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. We're sure that his brothers, sisters and Mommy are all furry sad. We know that Tiki fought as long as he could, but we'll all miss him so much.


The Purry Gates

It seems that I've reached Heaven,
or it's doorstep at any rate,
and been winding round St. Peter's ankles
by the Pearly Gates,
I've plucked the angels' harp strings
and made a merry sound,
But it's plucking at my heartstrings
that you are not around.

So I think I'll sit and wait here,
just outside the door,
And as the souls come floating in,
I'll tap them with my paw,
And when you seek admittance,
they'll rename this place -
It will become Purradise,
and these the Purry Gates!

- Author Unknown

We're purring for Tavi, Cody, Camie, Miss Jade and their Mommy.

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Mourning on Monday

Goodbye Sweet Pixie, we'll miss you. But in honor of you, we tried some 'naners and we decided that you were right, they are tasty. Now whenever we see a 'naner we'll think of you!



A Pets Prayer
If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

- Author Unknown

Friends on Friday

As usual, we are overwhelmed with how pawesome all our friends are!

First off, we got our super Swap 'n Tails from Cathych, boy does she know how to put together a package of fun! And thanks to Miz Allie Cat for setting up the Swap n' Tails (it's super fun).




And then we got a bunch of awards!

The stupendous Tesla gave us:

And the delightful Miz Allie gave us:

And then the fabulous Island Cats gave us these:


(I have to say, we're feeling quite Brilliante at this point!)

Now - to the handing out of the awards, always so difficult...

We'd like to pass the "You Lift My Spirits" Award to:
Miz Allie Cat
Mr. Hendrix
Jasper and all the McKitten Cats
And Victor and his new sisfur Nina!

And the I "Heart" Your Cats Award goes to:
Tesla
Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie over at the Manx Mnews
Chance Bond
And our pals Skeeter, LC and Ayla!

As for the Brilliante Award - we think all you kitties are Brilliante - so grab this one for yourselves!

Have a great weekend kitties - we love you all!

Good Bye Texas

Our friend Texas has gone to the bridge and we're so sad to lose another friend. But Mommy said that she knows that the Rainbow Bridge is a beautiful place.

See, here's the sign for it (so no one can get lost):


And here's the view:


Now we know that we kitties don't like water, but isn't it a beautiful place? We just know that all of our friends are safe, happy and healthy over there.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Also, we had planned to give this to Texas today:



We got this for all those really cool cats over at the Manx Mnews - thanks Abby, Boo, Gracie, Ping and Jinx! Besides Texas, we'd like to pass it on to every other kitty - you're all brilliant to us!

Friends on Friday

Our awesome friend Texas gave us this cool award! And please make sure to stop by his bloggie and offer some purrs, he's gotta go to the Bridge soon - but he wants to spend time with all of his friends before he goes. Thanks Texas!


Here are the rules:
We have to give the award to 5 friends. Four of these friends must be dedicated followers of our blog. One should be a new blogger and live in a different part of the world. Each awardee must link back to whomever gave the award.

As usually it's very hard to pick, but here goes!
Now Goldie & Shade have been devoted readers since we met them, but they are from Canada - so we're gonna count them as our friends from a different country.

And as for our devoted followers, we went back and looked at some of our earliest comments (which was really cool) - and some of the first kittes to visit - and the still do!
Samantha and Mr. Tigger
Mickey
Zippy, Sadie and Speedy
Alla the (really wet) Kitties at the Mnax Mnews

Oh yeah, have you all made up your Challenge for the IDYA #4? We did! Make sure to stop by the Cat Realm and give them your challenge.

And don't forget to head over to Q headquarters and vote for your favorite Qs (feel free to vote for us, hee hee)!


We hope all of you kitties have a pawesome weekend!

Finally Friday

We're so happy that it's the weekend! It's been a long and busy week and we're ready to put our feet up and relax.

But first we have a rescue mission! Captain Jack is getting the Black Furrball ready to sail to Florida to rescue the beautiful Lady Boo and all of our Florida Furriends.

So we're all getting loaded onto George's new sailboat (Daddy found it for her during the sailboat races last month - we're a bit jealous). We're going to back up the Black Furrball to pick up all the kitties and woofies that need rescuing! And of course we need to pick up George's new First Mate Beaux :-)



Who's with us?!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

P.S. Have you kitties met Harry yet? He's a cool little friend of Milo's (and you know how Mommy feels about ginger boys!). Look at the beautiful get well card that his Mommy made for me:



- Pearl

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for all of you! I'm thankful for all your well wishes and good advice! But I thought I should give you the whole story.

The last couple of days I've had a little sneeze - I tried to tell Mommy that I was just allergic to the dog, but she didn't buy it! So off we went to the V-E-T. Dr. R is very nice and told me how pretty I am (which is true) so I tried to be nice back, I was hoping if I was nice to him that he would let me go home - still no luck. Then they poked me in my spot 13 (which was ever so rude) and stole my blood. Then the very nice Dr. came back and said I was sick.

He sent me home with that horrid medicine and I have to take it for a week! And so far I've been good, but then I heard Mommy tell Daddy something about a parasite medicine that I'll have to start taking in a few days too - so I'll have to work out some type of escape plan (purrhaps I could hide at Dante's).

But enough of that! We also wanted to say thank you to our friends - because they gave another award!

Both the super-duper Tesla and the sweet Miss Abby gave us this award:


We think the both of you are pretty cool too!

I'm fairly certain that lots of kitties have this, so we want to give this to some new kitties that we've met recently: all the kitties over at the Catmosphere, Harry the kitten, Abby's new sister Stygia, Victor's new sister Nina, Milo the kitten and Bert's floofy twin Mr. Milky at Artsy Catsy.

- Pearl

Friends on Friday

Hi all! We're sorry to have been out of touch this week, but we've been laying low since we heard the news about Sprout. Mommy has been sick and we've all been leaky eyed. Then we had more bad news about Felix and Maxime. Well, it's clear that it's been a bad week.

So we've been lighting candles every night with Tesla - hoping that all our friends can see them up in heaven. And we'll be donning violet tomorrow, Mommy has ribbons for all of us and even George is going to wear a special bandanna.

We hope that all our friends are well, and we'll do our best to get back to blogg-ness as usual soon. Purrs and {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to one and all.



-Pearl, Bert and Jake

A Time to Mourn

Monty's littlest bean has left us. We are shocked by this sudden loss.


When you are sorrowful look again in your heart,
and you shall see that in truth you are weeping
for that which has been your delight.
-Kahlil Gibran
Please keep Monty's family in your thoughts and prayers.

For TT

Good bye sweet TT Girl...



Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.

Author Unknown

Friends on Friday

Our good friend Skeeter tagged us for a meme, so we thought we'd get it done today.

1. Who would you like to see on a new banknote (dollar bill, etc.)?
Oh - that one's easy, Daddy! Plus, he's already on it, see...

Yep, my Daddy is famous - look for him in wallets everywhere!

2. If you were reincarnated as some other plant or animal (or human), what would it be?
Mommy always says she'd like to come back as one of us. And she's right, we've got it pretty great, lots of love and toys and food. So we'd like to come back as ourselves.

3. If you owned your own restaurant, what would you call it?
Well, it's hard to follow Skeeter's name, but we're thinking "Three Kitties Never-Ending Nom-Nom-Nom". Would you kitties eat there?


Um, Jake, don't you think that you should tell your friends that you aren't going to be around for a bit? It's not nice to just disappear.

Oh yeah, yeah, Mommy and Daddy are leaving again, whatever. We're done with all this madness, we're gonna pack up and go somewhere we're appreciated. Any kitty out there need some new siblings?

Jake, we'll only be gone a few days, it's not that big a deal - I think you'll live.

Right Mommy, uh huh.

(Seriously, anyone interested in a litter trained threesome?)

- Jake