Pierre Reads Pierre

Former foster kitten Pierre, reads "Pierre".



RIP Maurice Sendak.

Friday Afternoon Flashback

I was just going through the IBKC archives and thinking about one of my all time favorite kittens, Pierre. He was from the very first litter we fostered.

Not all that long ago I posted a picture of him as the kitten burrito.

I just wanted to share with you a selection of my favorite Pierre moments. Boy, I loved that boy.

Oldie But a Goodie

For those of you who've been following the IBKC a while, you've seen this picture before. The kitten is Pierre and he's from our very first litter of fosters. That's my friend Nicholas holding Pierre. He's got another kitten stashed in his pocket, I think it might be Vinny.

Pierre is rolled burrito style because it's time for lunch. (his, not ours) When you're bottle-feeding wiggly kittens, it helps to swaddle them first.

Anyway, I just wanted to post this picture because it always makes me smile. And I hope it makes you smile too.


Have a good Friday, everyone. xoxo Laurie

Itty Bitty Emi Committee

I just recieved the most precious gift last night. Emi, whose family adopted Penny and Pierre from the original IBKC litter, created this darling sculpture of Charlene and LeRoy for me. I simply adore it and I will treasure it a lifetime. Thank you Emi!!

I also wanted to wish a happy birthday to Penny and Pierre who just celebrated their one year birthday! It's hard to believe our very first babies are that old. I get the occasional update from Emi and her sister Abby. It sounds like they have grown up to be wonderful cats. I'm sure it's because they get so much love from Emi, Abby, and the rest of their family.

Where Are the Kitties???

They must be hiding. I can't find them anywhere ! Everyone at the Humane Society knows that we get the next batch that comes in,,, but there just haven't been ANY kitties down there at all ! It's a good thing that there aren't any kitties in need,,, I know. Kitten season is just around the corner so there will be a population explosion very soon. But I am so ready for another litter, and I know all of you are waiting too. I can't believe how long we've all been waiting now ! Hang in there !!!

The picture above is Pierre from the original itty bitty kitty committee hiding behind a tray of wheat grass.

Teeny Tiny Tongues and Teeth

Charlene Butterbean

Morty

Pierre

Reva

Wendell

Pierre

Lottie

Ramona

Cornelius

Willamena

2007 Kitty Review

Pierre

Penny

Cassius

Vinny

Wendell Jefferson Hopps

Mitzy Jean Hopps

Rex Von Trout

Reva Von Trout

Lottie Bouvier

Cornelius Bouvier

Maddie Bouvier

Willamena Bouvier

It was really fun going through all the pictures from the year and selecting one of each kitten for today's post. I enjoyed reflecting on each of our babies during this process.

What a wonderful year it's been. I feel so lucky having all of these lovely kittens as a part of our lives. Each one was so precious and fabulous in their own special way. It was an amazing experience watching them grow and seeing their personalities develop. They made us laugh many, many times. We were touched by their sweetness. They enriched our lives so much.

It's been a pleasure getting to know all of you as well. We appreciate you always being there and loving these babies from afar. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I want to wish you all the best for 2008. I hope your year is bright and filled with lots of love, happiness, and good health.

Happy New Year IBKC Friends!
Happy New Year Kitties !
Happy New Year Kitty Parents and Families!
Happy New Year Everyone!

An All Paw Pad Post !

Drewey

Ramona

Cornelius

Cornelius ( when he was a teeny tiny thing... my have they grown !! )

Lottie

Willamena

Pierre

Reva

Penny

Mitzy

Lottie again!

hello old friend

we had some very special visitors this weekend. original IBKC members penny and pierre, along with my friend saya and her niece emi, stopped by for the afternoon. emi and her family adopted p and p in late june. this was the first we had seen them since they left us. p and p looked so healthy and happy. it was quite evident that they receive a lion's share of care and love from their family.

charlene seemed to remember them both. they all bumped noses and greeted each other. charlene even gave pierre a bath, just like old times. we introduced them to the foster babies. there was a little puffing out and hissing, but generally, all the kitties and cats seemed comfortable.

there was a lot of giggling too. emi squealed with joy at the first site of the babies. then she giggled and giggled and giggled as they ran around and climbed over us. i remember when we first brought p and p to meet their new family. emi was pretty timid and nervous around the kittens. it was so great to see how comfortable she was handling p and p and all the babies now.

kim, craig and i marveled at how large p and p had become. even emi was surprised how big they were compared to the itty-bitties. she picked up a baby and said "this is like air". then she picked up pierre and a baby and said " this is pierre plus air". it's true, in comparison, they do feel like air.

it was so great seeing p and p again. it's kind of funny, but in a way i think i miss them less now than before. i guess i was missing who they were when they were ours. now that i've seen them again and i realize they are different cats, i can't miss them the same way. i think it's good though. the reunion offered a little closure.


pierre above, penny below. what beauties they've become !

Kitty Totem Pole

Vinny
Penny
Pierre

stacked 3 high and snuggled in.

this is the last of the images i'll post from the orignal itty bitty kitty committee,,, we're on to batch number two !

Penny's Paws

this kitty has the sweetest feet... ever.
oh, those toes !!!!!

Kitty Profile: Vinny

Sweet little Vinny, shy little guy.


Cassius on the left,  Vinny on right.   Vinny is smaller, but he's a big love.