The Cat and the Baby

See Jack.

Jack is my son's cat.

Jack looks sleepy.

See Jack.

See Jack's wide open eyes.

What does Jack hear?

This is Sammy.

Sammy is my grandson.

Sammy likes to chase Jack.

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Shadow Shots

I Am NOT Going Out There!
Cake Anyone?

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A Camera Critter Halloween

Heidi wants to remind you to......

Beware of Black Cats
Glowing Orange Lights

and Smiling Jack-O-Lanterns!

Happy Halloween Everyone

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Shadow Shot and SOOC Sunday

This is my son and daughter in law's lovely little breakfast niche in their home. On the Sunday morning we were leaving I thought the sun coming through the blinds created some lovely shadows.
There is one of these little alcoves on all but one floor of the four story home.
Oh, by the way, under that cake platter on the table was the remains of a german-chocolate cake made with coconut flour. My son found he is allergic to wheat flour so they have been experimenting with alternatives. The cake was delicious!!!
This is my grandkitty Susie soaking up the warmth of the rays on that gorgeous reflecting wooden floor. I love the shadow of the blinds on the floor and the shadows in the chair seat and sweet Susie!
Both images are as they were - straight out of the camera!


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Camera Critters: In Loving Memory

SMOKEY

1990-2008

18 1/2 years

Rest In Peace Gentle Friend

It is with a heavy heart that I make this post today. Smokey has been a member of our family for so many years. These past few days haven't been easy and it is so hard to let go. From kitten to wandering Tomcat who loved to explore his surroundings to the affectionately called "Old Guy" he was a loving and loyal companion and will be missed.
I wasn't sure I could post his picture today; but his longevity and loyalty deserve a little place in the spotlight one last time.
I thank all who come by today and share in his remembrance.
If you have a pet and haven't hugged them today give them a gentle hug for me and Smokey.

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Ruby Tuesday Meets "Show Me"

MEETS

"SHOW ME"

This is day three of Robert's "Show Me" photo project and since it's Tuesday it is time for Mary's Ruby Tuesday. Being the multi-tasker I try to be I'm combining my post today to try and satisfy both memes. Today Robert asked us to show our front door. Well, I participated in a door meme last week and posted my front door. (Here) I hope you'll check it out so you can see the whole door plus a faded ruby red gate.

Something different and creative had to happen for Robert's project so I'm showing a new fall rug with some fall chrysanthmums in a burgandy red. Of course Heidi wanted to see what was going on. You should know she won't be meeting you at the door. She is our resident hermit or 'hider' when any company comes. You'll have to peek at her in the corner of the bedroom closet when you visit.

Ruby Red Chrysanthmums
A Closeup

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Hope you're having a Ruby Tuesday.

Project Black: Take Ten

Project Black Meets Camera Critters

Heidi

This is my cat Heidi. I have posted her photo once before for Camera Critters. (here) Because of her ebony color I just had to post another photo to include in those for Project Black. It is fairly dark in the living room at night except for a small reading lamp. You can see here that her pupils are really big and black to compensate for the lack of light.

Our hostess for Project Black said no black and white images and to find black in color. She even said please. Well, I love this black and white shot of Heidi so I decided I would have to break the rules today. I'm not the first to break it mind you; even Anna broke her own rule early on in the project. With that in mind I'm hoping we're all entitled to at least one black and white image! (insert wink here)

Ah, Carletta, breaking the rules - what would all those mostly dear departed souls I had for teachers think of me! The one who didn't get in trouble. The one who didn't break the rules!
Oh well, what's a little rule breaking among friends....you all have a great day!

Project Black is hosted by Anna of Anna Carson Photography - go check her site out - she's awesome!

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Camera-Critters Kitties and Deer and Vultures, Oh My!

Camera-Critters is hosted by Misty Dawn. Each week we post photos of our favorite critters. To see other participants or to join in the fun click on the camera icon. You just never know what you will see!

My previous posts this week have been about a visit to my son and daughter-in-law. These two lovely kitties are my "Grandpaws" as we like to say. They are as sweet as can be and as soft and furry as they look.

The Kitties

This is Jack who just couldn't seem to keep his eyes open! He had been sleeping on his window seat and heard us wandering around and sat up but he wasn't really ready to end his nap.

A rare shot of Jack laying down on the patio! Jack is usually running here and there and it's hard to capture him on camera. If you enlarge this one you can better see how the light caught his eyes and reflected. I thought it made him look rather cool. His eyes really are the same color.

This is Susie! She likes sleeping!

The Deer

A couple of weeks ago you may remember I posted a deer that had come to visit. This week's visitor was very brave. I took this through my sunroom window. She was less than ten feet from the side of the house. In the bottom right corner of the photo you can see part of my flowerbed. Luckily there wasn't anything in bloom at the moment that she wanted to nibble so she wandered on into the nearby woods.

The Vultures

We rounded the bend on our rural road Tuesday evening and this was the sight that greeted us.

We often see vultures flying or standing beside the road. I wasn't prepared to see a whole army guarding one piece of roadkill! Ah, country life! You can't beat it!