Spring blooms life!

Happy Easter, Dear Readers! 

Spring shows us how plants and trees which have been dormant for winter come back to life. The animal world outside welcomes births of new life. The symbolism of new life and rebirth during the season makes the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus glorious.

Today, we celebrate Easter; it is “Pascha” in Greek, and "Pasqua" in Italian. You may notice the similarity of those words as they translate to the Jewish festival of Passover. You may have also noticed that my brother's name is the Italian word. 🐱 His name was inspired by a Tori Amos song lyric. 𝅘𝅥𝅲

Here he is, our little Easter Bunny: 

And it'll never get old to share these Easter photos of my older brother, Stray Cat: 

Whether you celebrate Easter or just celebrate spring, we hope your Sunday and your entire week is wonderful. 

Purr & Paw, 

-Stivali.🐾

April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden. - Marty Rubin.

Wishing you a pot of gold, and as much joy your heart can hold.

Happy St Patrick's Week to all of you! 

As you may have read here before, when Italian-American males are named Pasqua or Pasquale, their nickname very commonly is Pat. So we like to think our little Pasqua is truly blessed as we can celebrate him along with St Patrick this week. ☘

Isn't he just the cutest? 

I am pretty cute too, I mean - look how I wait patiently for mamma to come down stairs: 

As you go through your week, we hope you reflect upon this Irish blessing: 

Always remember to forget

The things that made you sad.

But never forget to remember

The things that made you glad.

Purr & Paw, 
-Stivali. 🐾

Winter Wonderland

Check the catwalk out! 

 

Grigio made it over the snow and through the woods to come visit us after a blizzard that left 26 inches of snow! What a sight!

Three days of snow was something we cats had never witnessed before. It was quite beautiful to watch.

We hope wherever you are, that you are warm, that you are safe, that you get to enjoy the little things in life - because life is beautiful. It really is.

Purr & Paw,

-Stivali. 🐾 

"A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together!" - Author Unknown.

Flowers, Chocolate, and Love

Tomorrow we ring in February. We're praying it is filled with love and joy for all of us.

We cats enjoy February as mamma fills our home with flowers and scented candles. She likes to dance and eat chocolate. It brings her smiles to her face and we like seeing them.

Did you ever wonder about the history of Valentine's Day? We did - so here's something if you want to learn about it: History of Valentine’s Day - Facts, Origins & Traditions - HISTORY

Flowers, chocolate, and love warm our hearts! It is cold where we live, and another thing that keeps me warm is sitting right by the heating vent. Hahaha 

I am a smart cat.

Purr & Paw,

-Stivali. 🐾

Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire. - Author Unknown. 

Christmas Week 2020

For those who celebrate Christmas, this week is filled with tradition, anticipation, and excitement.

I know it sure feels different in 2020.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks that we keep plans to immediate household, this causes us to get very creative with online activities.

We cats are happy because there won't be lots of people visiting us, and ma is sure to stay in doing video calls or watching silly holiday movies. One thing I know she is excited about is baking and cooking. She is happy in the kitchen.  

Here is our year-end card this year - two versions were sent to a handful of loved ones in our world. Sharing here for all of you to see. We did not cooperate with the photo shoot so the photos aren't the best, but they certainly could be worse.     

                                        

Whatever you do this week, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we do wish each of you peace, joy, and happiness.

Purr & Paw, 
-Stivali. 🐾 

May happy times decorate your holiday season. -Sunta.

Festival of Lights

Hello Readers!

Mamma is preparing for Christmas, but that is not the only holiday of the season. Hanukkah 2019 will begin this evening and ends the evening of  Monday, December 30.

Learn about the History of Hanukkah here. Thank you, History Channel. 🐱

Do you celebrate Hanukkah? Or, if you know someone who does, did you know that to wish someone a Happy Hanukkah, you would say “Hanukkah Sameach!” or “Chag Sameach!” (meaning: Happy Holiday)? In Hebrew we would say “Chag Urim Sameach!”.

Mamma likes to bake and cook. To her utter disbelief, we cannot help her, we have too much fur. If you are looking for new recipes for Hanukkah, check these out: Hanukkah Recipes & Tips

Whatever you celebrate, we wish you full bellies, joyful laughter, and much happiness as you celebrate.

We are at the screen door looking outside in this photo. 

How cute is this cat nip filled stocking from our Aunt Julie? 

From our home to yours, Happy Holidays! 

Purr & Paw, 🐾

-Stivali.

Merry everything, and a happy, always!