I spy
with my eye
two live ornaments
trying to hide!
You've heard of live nativity scenes and live trees?
I have live ornaments! Animated ones, too! ha.
Shadow and Samantha had the best time in the tree
until I shooed them out of it! ha.
It took me a while. They really didn't want to get down!
I think Samantha wanted to nap there.
Isn't she adorable?
I think that shot would make a cute Christmas card!
I finally got the tree skirt around the tree today!
This afternoon I walked through the room and found this.
The whole litter napping under the tree!
I couldn't have posed them under there if I wanted to. ha.
Samantha, Shadow, Smoke and Cinder.
Now that is just TOO cute.
See why I can't get rid of any of these cats?
They are just too adorable!
I'm off to a reception and concert tonight.
Has anyone ever seen The Trans-Siberian Orchestra?
♥
Betsy I can totally see why you couldn't get rid of them. My cat was doing exactly the same last night. We downsized our tree this year but he still managed to get in the tree and have a little scout around & play with the tinsel & baubles. Actually, he was playing with it the moment it came out of the box & now he thinks the box is his and is sleeping in it as I am typing this message :-)
ReplyDeleteAww...that is just adorable. I don't mind...just so they don't make it fall over! ha.
DeleteGlad they didn't bring it all tumbling down! But they look so pretty - the whole darn thing looks so pretty. Aw!
ReplyDeleteI know...they are like the finishing touch to that cozy sentimental christmas feeling! :)
Deletethose cats are really funny and cute!:)
ReplyDeleteI never seem before cats on a Christmas tree lol
they are always into mischief!
DeleteOh Betsy, you will love Transiberian Orchestra. I saw them two years ago in Portland. I really think you will enjoy it. Let us know what you think about it! :) And....those cats are too cute! I am not a cat lover, but I love looking at your kitty pictures.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you enjoyed them. I'm sure I will...and it's their Christmas concert...obviously. Should be very enjoyable!
Deleteha Samantha lool so pretty; I enjoyed seen the pictures:)
ReplyDeletehave a lovely time Betsy in your night date:)
thanks, dear...need to go get ready!
DeleteBeautiful pictures! And I really WANT to see The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, someday!
ReplyDeletethe concert was AMAZING. Wow! If you ever get the chance to go you must.
DeleteI think the bottom picture is my favorite. They look so angelic!
ReplyDeleteEvery year when I put the skirt under the tree it takes about 15 minutes for the cats to get down there and mess it up. Then every day until we put the tree away we find ornaments that have fallen off the tree onto the floor.
It took them almost a week to climb the tree! I really thought they might leave it alone. haha. And it's only the kittens that are in it. It's been years since we had a cat in our tree. Hilarious. :) They had a soccer game going with an ornament today, too!
DeleteGreat serie !!!
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Pierre
thanks, pierre!
DeleteDear Betsy, how extremely cute is this: a real Catmas tree! Your cats are so beautiful and adorable. I have Rosie and Lilly in the house, a stray tom-cat living in our conservatory, as he is still afraid to come in and also the two girls won´t let him, and several cats from our neighbourhood, who visit us all the time for food and company. - How was your Siberian concert? And what about the new sparkling frocks? Today in Germany we have the day of holy St. Niclas (Nikolaus), who brings sweets for nice children. And sometimes even a rather late girl like me gets a dark green dress, embroidered with some rhinestones
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams,it is a quarter to twelve p.m. over here. I am afraid, I have no idea, what´s the time on your side of the ocean.
Christel
a catmas tree? hahahaha! your cats sound adorable. Maybe some day soon the tom will venture inside and charm the ladies. :)
Deletethe concert was awesome. WOW! I got a new fancy scarf to dress up my black dress and a faux fur stole to keep the chill off. :) Looks like you're about 5 hours earlier than us there! :)
I love it--kitties on the tree! I'm jealous--I would LOVE to see the trans-siberian!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethey were so much better than I thought...I was blown away!
DeleteBetsy...
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of the cats in the tree, they are too cute!
I am sure you will enjoy Trans-Siberian Orchestra tonight. They give a great concert.
Lauren has been looking forward to it and was THRILLED with the opportunity to see them.
Tell Jeff thank you! Enjoy your evening out :)
we had a great time and it was so great T and L got to come with us!
DeleteOh I want your tree and the kittens that come with it. So adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI went to a "Women's Christmas Party" last night and it was really fun. We played Christmas Bingo for the enchange gift. The Bingo card had words like manger, noel, shepherd, etc. and we used red and green M&M's for the markers. When some one got BINGO, they could get a gift from under the tree. I thought it was rather clever.
Know you'll have a great time tonight!~
Sounds like you had a fun party last night...cute idea for a game, too!
Deletehaha they look all nice and snug
ReplyDeleteUnder the tree on the rug
At least yours did not fall down
Cassie maybe sorta climbed and knocked nannies over a few years ago at that other town hahaha
And nice names too
One is my sisters, but which one, no clue haha
The tree didn't fall
DeleteI'm so glad at my hall
Been there before
so sad there on the floor.
hahaha
And your sister's name is Smoke? ....ducks... lol....
haha that works for me
DeleteSmoke would cause me glee
As then I could pick
And be quite the umm err wick
Our cats used to "make it fall over"!!! ha ha ha...
ReplyDeleteBut it was a real tree...and we had to put a nail and some fishing line to hole it up!!!
Those pictures are wonderful...that would make a great Christmas card...
Did you get a new sparkly outfit for this evening???
Enjoy....
Cheers!
Linda :o)
got a faux fur stole (gorgeous) and new sparkly scarf. :)
DeleteWe've tied the tree to the wall before...lol.... forgot we did that until you mentioned it!
That is so beautiful...best Christmas pics I have seen, post them on FB. I had a cat that loved to do that too and I took her pic also, so fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to post photos on Facebook! I don't have any! I love the blogs so much better, though.
DeleteOh my goodness. For years we had to tie our Christmas tree to the window locks because our over weight, non athletic cat would amble over to the tree and sit in the branches about half way up. She tipped it over many times. Our tabby did that for years, a wild streak in a passive old lady. These pictures are not only cute, but beautiful. Glad our dogs can't climb. (o:
ReplyDeletehahaha...now I want to see your dog in the tree. haha...that would certainly make a funny christmas card! :)
Deletesooo cute What smart cats :)
ReplyDeleteI had to leave this morning for an auction with 2 kittens in the tree. haha. But it was still standing when I got home! Thankfully, they are little. :)
DeleteHi Betsy .. totally agree - but if they're available I'll take one or two ... they are just gorgeous .. enjoy that concert and the reception - have loadsa fun ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletewish you lived closer...I just might part with a couple! They would have to go in pairs so I wouldn't feel like I'm breaking up the family. ha.
DeleteAwwwwww!Samantha, Shadow, Smoke and Cinder add that extra special magical touch to your beautiful tree and tree skirt! Yay! Take care
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they ARE the finishing touch, aren't they? They make me smile. :)
DeleteI'm sure everyone else has already oo-ed and ah-ed, but since I didn't read all the previous comments I will do it again. :)
ReplyDeleteAw, how cute! What a good momma you are to let them climb the tree and even have the patience to take pictures, though I suppose through the years you have had to exercise great patience on many occasions... A cat in the tree is probably nothing compared to an escaped and naked child.
I'm going to be looking for that middle picture of Samantha on future greeting cards. (You should publish a book (or calendar) of cat photos. It might pay for their food and surgeries. :)
OH! HAHAHA! Oh yes, I'm all too familiar with naked boys on the run through town. Oh dear! So glad those days are over. Yep, a few cats in the Christmas tree just seems cute. lol....
Deletethe calendar is a great idea! I should do that for next year!
ooh, kittens just love this time of the year :) So much playground for the purring creatures :) I see it's snowing at your blog like it is at mine too, Betsy :) Very romantic.
ReplyDeleteDez, Dez, Dez! Where have you been? You have snow, too? I must come and see! :)
DeleteAll the kitties look so snug and happy under the tree. They're all living a charmed life in your home!
ReplyDeleteyes, they are! Not the life of strays, that is for sure! :)
DeleteYou are right - too cute. We will be putting our tree up this weekend - let's hope that Amy doesn't try and climb up it!
ReplyDeletehaha...well, grab your camera if she ventures up the boughs! lol....
Deletethese cats Betsy look like Christmas garnish LOL
ReplyDeleteHow was your night yesterda??xo
My night was great...SO fun!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed TSO. I saw them in Hershey a few years ago & loved it. Love those cats! You should put that on a Christmas card . going to hear the Christmas part of "The Messiah" tonight with girls from my high school class. One of the soloists sang with the metropolitan Opera so it should be good.
ReplyDeleteNana
Yes, loved the TSO...I certainly would go again!
DeleteLove The Messiah, too...one of my very favorites! You'll have fun with the girls!!
Betsy, this is tooooooooooooo cute - you have fodder for many Christmas cards to come. I love these furry ornaments. Glad you enjoyed the concert. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
thanks Suz! :)
DeleteVery familiar with TSO. "Oh, my!" indeed. Ha.
ReplyDeleteLike I told you...it was as if Led Zeppelin and Beethoven wrote a Christmas concert together! Incredible!
DeleteBetsy I love Led Zeppelin Im glad you had a really fun night:)
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