The Anointment.

I, Olivia, Queen of all Black Cats at Colehaus, anoint you, Quint of Soft, Squeaky Voice, as my brother forever and ever or until you steal my nip banana. May my recognition elevate and please you like the highest, sunny spot on the cat tower, like new toys in our basket, fresh litter in our boxes and warm whiffies at the window.

Go forth, brother Quint, and tell Mom to take that flashy box thing with her.

I Officially Anoint You As My Brother.

I, Olivia, Officially Anoint You, Quint, As My Brother. September 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

Quint: Wait a minute! I can’t have the Nip Banana? waaaAAAAAAAAHHHH!

I Can’t Have the Nip Banana?? September 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

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A Thumb-Sucking Deep Sleep.

Newton Sleeping.

Newton Sleeps. August © Colehaus Cats.

Newton sleeping. Relaxed yet curled into a ball, one paw draped over, the other tucked against….wait a minute, hold the phone. Is she, no, surely she’s not sucking her thumb??

I most certainly was NOT sucking my thumb. Mom, are you trying to embarrass me? Because I don’t think this is terribly cute. Yes, I was sleeping and well, sometimes my thumb wanders close. I might have been sniffing it for all I know. Sniffing, not sucking. And don’t call me Shirley.

I dunno, Newton. Kind of looks like thumb sucking to me. I guess we’ll have to let the visitors decide. Either way, it’s still cute.

Newton Sleeps.

Newton Sleeping Closeup. 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

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Sweet Olivia.

Sweet Olivia - 2012

Sweet Olivia – 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

Sweet Olivia. This little girl has really come out of her quiet, reserved shell and just shines like a superstar now. The thundering sound of scampering kitties heading up and down the stairs – usually led by Miss Newton, always include Olivia now. Her long, super-model legs have her winning the long hallway speed races almost every time. She gets along with everyone here, especially Quint but often hangs out with Miss Newton, Tessa and Pia. It’s a girl thing.

Still, she’s studious. When not giving headbumps, she likes to sit tucked close to Mom and help read, be it design magazines or historical fiction; Olivia likes them all. Mom thinks she’ll be turning pages and pointing out juicy paragraphs in no time.

She isn’t fond of being in front of the camera though, preferring to sit behind the scenes and supervise watch. the Dad’s doing his best to capture Olivia’s best side, which is to say every side and in every light. But Olivia just isn’t terribly interested in the flashy box thing.

Bleh. Sweet Olivia dislikes the camera.

Bleh. Sweet Olivia dislikes the camera – 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

But one thing she does like are the toys. The snakey is a favorite above all others.

Olivia and her snake.

Sweet Olivia and her snake. 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

Sweet Olivia and her Nip Banana.

Sweet Olivia and her Nip Banana – 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

Or maybe it’s the Nip Banana. The Nip Banana has a pretty powerful draw.

Sweet Olivia loves her snakey.

Sweet Olivia loves her snakey – 2012 © Colehaus Cats.

Naw, her love is for the snakey.

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