Saturday, April 8, 2023

Easter Greetings and More

Here we are, Easter weekend, and I hope everyone has a Hippity Hoppity Happy Easter! I've got a lot to share this weekend. So we'll start off with a buttload of pictures. My mom and dad spend quite a bit of time playing with me (or sometimes giving it their best effort when I'm not in the mood). I have a thing for strings, mostly, and dad made that tall scratchy thing in the pictures, though I've yet to use it. This one's all about my mom playtime. And then there's some additional mom stuff:








Now for the additional mom stuff:

Easter Sunday, which is a joyous day in itself, is an extra special day 'round here because my new mom is turning 50 years young! A milestone, for sure, but compared to me, she's still a babe (dad says the same, only I think he means something different) because technically, I'm about an annoying teenager's worth of human years older than her, so, yeah.

Yes, this is my mom, but it was taken a few years ago. I think she can still do this, but she might be a little sore the next day...

Happy Birthday, mom. I know I have my, umm, quirks (dad says you'd know ALL about that), but I think I love you already even though we're still getting to know each other.

24 comments:

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We love this supremely happy post, Smudge! To be honest, we knew that it wouldn't take long for you to fall in love with your new family and get into play and cuddle mode.

We are sending lots of good wishes to your new Mom on her big birthday. Our #1 celebrated that one before any of us were born.

Purrs,
The Chans

Lynn and Precious said...

Smudge, your mom is 50 years young, and that's why she likes playing with string and throwing toys around for you to play with. She's looking for a teenager to keep up with her. And you are the chosen one. Happy Easter to all three of you and I'm sure you'll have a great day together. Lynn and Precious

Eastside Cats said...

Yay, Smudge!
Play, or not...just enjoy your humans.
Happy Birthday to your humom; she's a Spring Chicken compared to some...*wink*

My Mind's Eye said...

Happy Happy 50th to your precious Mom Smudge.
I love how she is playing with you and I THINK she is quickly turning you in to a wonderful playmate. I love the photos especially the one with your paws under the rug.
Hugs Cecilia

Katie Isabella said...

Happy birthday to your Mom, Smudge, and I am so glad you are loving your family and showing them that love. XXXX

Gidget Blue Sky said...

happy birthday mum!!!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

It's nice to see you having fun at playtime sweet Smudge, that's wonderful! Happy Birthday to your Mom from all of us! Our Dad sort of remembers his 5-0.

The Island Cats said...

You sure were having a good time playing, Smudge! Happy Birthday to your mom. My mom says that at 50...she's a baby compared to her! MOL! ~Ernie

meowmeowmans said...

That playtime looked like lots of fun, Smudge! And happy birthday to your awesome mom! XO

catladymac said...

Smudge your Mom and Pop are doing their best to make you happy, but it's pretty clear you have done so much to make them happy too ! Somewhere we are sure Cleo is smiling too.

Happy 5-0 to your Mom. Our HuMom left that one in the rearview mirror a loooong time ago.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy birthday to your mom! Playtime looks like lots of fun.

Saku said...

Happy Birthday to your mom bean! I am sure your playing with her will keep her young. :)

pilch92 said...

Great photos. I am glad you are having fun. Have your folks put on youtube red string video for cats- you will love it. :) Happy Birthday to your wonderful mom! 50 sounds young to me, I will be 54 this summer. Happy Easter to you all. XO

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Awww how wonderful to see you bonding with your mom through play time! Hope she has a purrfect day tomorrow.

Zoolatry said...

HAPPY Half-Century SMUDGE-MOM. Or Five Decades if you prefer. Dance to the music. Tilt a can o' beer (glass o' wine?) Grey? Wash it away. Fifty is the new thirty. Go girl! Eat chocolate, chips and cheese, it doesn't show-up til
you're eighty anyway and by then even catdaddy won't mind. (experience speaking here)

Oh, happy egg hunting too, if it's your thing.

The Swiss Cats said...

Nice to meet you, Smudge ! We missed your arrival in your forever home but we read the previous blogposts and are glad you found such a wonderful family. Happy Birthday to your mom ! She's just a few months older than ours. Happy Easter ! Purrs

Pam said...

Happy bday to your mom. Hoppy Easter.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

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sew stoppin bye with paste N coppee

with easturr greetinz and NOE BURD

happee fun day hippee hoppee :) ♥♥

anda happee birth day two mom :)

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

So cute :)

Happy Easter and Happy Birthday!

The J-Cats said...

We hope your Mom had a wonderful birthday and that you all had a wonderful Easter.

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Lord Burton loves string too! Especially when it's attached to something I'm working on!

Hope Mom had a wonderful day! 50 is just the new 30

The Oceanside Animals said...

Lulu: "Happy belated Easter! Sorry! We have company so we are running behind on visiting!"
Charlee: "And happy belated big five-oh birthday to your mom!"

Darla M Sands said...

Awww... Your mom rocks, as do you and your new dad. Be well, my dears.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

OMG I AM SO SORRY I MISSED THIS!! EXTREMELY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO YOUR PAWESOME MOM!!! Hoping she had a wonderful birthday!!! FYI she is quite compatible with your Dad. She is an Aries and he is a Libra. Wonderful combination! (Well, my first husband was an Aries and we divorced but that was only because he loved alcohol more than he loved me) :)