The things I do for kittens!

June 19, 2014 by anyonecantakeapicture

It’s another year and I have another liter of kittens in my backyard. I saw them playing on Saturday and I quickly made a plea to my family asking if they would be willing to foster them until I could get them fixed and adopted out. My two boys would not be pleased if I brought them in the house, so I needed to find somewhere else to take them. Thankfully, they agreed! And even agreed that they could handle six of them!

After careful review of all photos taken that day, I think there are actually 8 (some of the markings are different). But after showing them these cute little faces, how could anyone say no!?!

I’ve caught two so far, and will chronicle their stories separately as they will more than likely become permanent additions to the family.

Cutest Cats 3

May 26, 2014 by anyonecantakeapicture

Even though they are brothers, they couldn’t be more different. Twix is a leech and a momma’s boy and has to be near me, if not on me, at all times. He also loves to “help.” And of course by help, I mean be in the way…

…while I’m trying to read the newspaper…

…while writing notes…

…but chewing the pen isn’t enough, he must try using it…

…and then he must steal it…

…and bury it in the couch, like a squirrel with a nut…

…then when Mom digs it out, but doesn’t play with it, he stares at you wondering why it’s not moving…

Snickers on the other hand is more independent, just as loveable, but only on his own time. He likes to bite when he isn’t sure how to show his affection (don’t worry, they are “love nips,” he’s only drawn blood a few times).

I have three times as many pictures of Twix because he’s always around! Whereas Snickers has a secret hiding place he likes to sleep in so is literally not around as much. But when he does come out, he’s just as cute as his sibling.

Chilling in the box.

Napping by his toys.

Playing the crazy cat.

And generally just lying around being cute.

They started a routine of wrestling in the morning and I managed to snap a few in the middle of the melee.

It may look like Snickers always wins because he’s on top, but Twix somehow manages to flip him most of the time. The fights never last very long and whatever started the tiff tends to be forgotten quickly.

Getting to know Virginia – Hopewell/City Point

May 25, 2014 by anyonecantakeapicture

Hopewell is just a few minutes away from Chester on route 10. After following a few Civil War signs, I came across City Point, which overlooks the Appomattox River. According to Wikipedia: City Point was a town in Prince George County, Virginia that was annexed by the independent city of Hopewell in 1923. It served as headquarters of the Union Army during the Siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War.

It has a small pier for fishing as well as a trail that follows the river. I didn’t follow it the entire way, just long enough to shoot a few photos. It was quiet and very serene with some benches and a few picnic tables to sit and enjoy the view.

Up the hill from the water was the entrance to the National Park. It has a house and some nice grounds, but I didn’t explore further. I’ll return at a later time and add additional photos.