Kitchen Window

The kitchen windows have always been off limits because

they used to be filled with glassware and the boys have to

walk on the kitchen counter to get into them.

However, lately Uschi has been sneaking onto an open shelf,

walking carefully along the wall (to not leave telltale prints?).

I've been letting him stay there (even put down a comfy towel)

because Tanji & Vladi have been hunting U when they are bored.

Plus, I'm kissing up to Usch, so he'll like me (a little) more.

Watchcat

 

 Whenever I feel a little blue, Tanji magically appears by my side.

He stays awake until everything seems O.K.

Then he sleeps until I move, and relocates to wherever I end up.

Best watchcat around.

Cool Cave

Today was another warm one and Tanji retreated

to a cool hideout in the bathroom.

Luckily it cooled off enough by the evening

to reward all of this cuteness with a run outside.

Lap Warmer

Even though it is about 97 degrees outside and in the 80s inside,

Vladi still wants to cuddle in my lap.  

 I don't know who's more confused: the cat with a

wonky thermostat, or the human who's loving the attention :).

Summer Heat

We are getting a taste of the heat the rest of the country

has been experiencing for months.

Even though the walls are thick and the nights cool us off,

the boys are taking it easy during the heat of the day.

Uschi has the right idea: sleep through it until the cool breezes return.

Waiting for Dad

Uschi is waiting patiently by the door.

He has a little window at the perfect height for staring outside.

When's Dad getting here?

Soon Uschi, keep up the vigil.

Bad Baby Cat

This morning during our beat-the heat early morning walk,

Vladi slipped over the fence into our neighbor's grass field. This

was an upsetting event (for all of us), so its recovery nap time.

It took a while for Vladi to relax in the safety of a lap.

Now he's sound asleep with a big smile.

We're going to need a closer eye on our little escape artist.

Guitar Strumming

It is the perfect weather to practice guitar outside.

This is new for all of us, so no one is sure
how to react to the sounds.

 Vladi listens for a little while...

 ...but the sounds of birdie wings flapping and

vole paws scampering are too inticing to ignore.

 Tanji stays a safe distance away, he's too busy

patrolling the perimeter to enjoy the concert.

At least Uschi will enjoy this.

Uschi is trying to sneak away, he has butterflies to chase.

Cake Walk

If you cut a piece of cake, you have to move very quietly.

Otherwise Vladi's nose will start twitching, and he'll find you.

Hot Summer Days

 Its been a mostly cool summer in the valley,

but a few days have been quite warm.

 The boys have had to go out in the early morning, or stay inside all day.

 Tanji has been sleeping most of the day,

and in the late afternoon when the cool breezes start...

T takes out his extra energy by kicking Uschi's goodies.