Olive here! It has come to my attention that some readers have noticed that I don’t appear on the Mama’s blog as often as my siblings. Or that I ever appear with my siblings in pictures. So, I thought I’d drop in today with a couple of updates and one surprise for you.
First off, let me tell you that I like to keep things mysterious, which is why I don’t allow the Mama to snap my picture often. She always has a camera or phone in her hands, so I usually run the other way when I see her coming. But when I do allow it, I look oh so bee-oo-tee-full! Don’t you agree? Well, don’t you?!?
Secret Paws
We Three Chatty Cats were so excited that we got to participate in the cat blog Secret Paws exchange! We did our shopping and shipped off our package over the weekend. We can’t wait to see what our fellow kitties thought of the goodies! We won’t say who we sent the package to…only that it’s headed east! We’re California kitties, so that may not be much of a hint.
A Little Holiday Break
The Mama wanted me to let you all know that we will be taking a short break from blogging. She’s attempting to move this very blog to a self-hosted platform and thought the end of the year would be a perfect time to do it. As people enjoy the holiday season and blog and visit a bit less, it felt like a good time to make sure the transition goes well.
If you see anything a bit wonky when you visit, it could be because the Mama is still working on the transition and making updates. Paws crossed that it goes smoothly!
A Surprise
Are you still with me? I hope so! Here’s that surprise I mentioned in the beginning of the post…
Sophie and I spent a little time together in the same chair! In all honesty, I wasn’t too happy about it. Sophie had to slink up slowly and lay on the edge. But, I did allow it. This wasn’t the only time either. The Mama has caught us several times together, even without Dexter as a buffer. Sophie and I never cuddle, but I do allow her near me. Sometimes. Am I getting soft in my old age?
By the way, did you see Sophie’s Spotlight Thursday post over on Piglove last week? (The Mama is making me tell you about it.)
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You are beyond beautiful, Olive! Isn’t Secret Paws exciting??? This will be my second year participating and Mommy & I will be wrapping our gifts this afternoon. She says I’ll have to wait until closer to Christmas to open mine when it arrives. She’s such a party pooper sometimes! –Mudpie
Oh no! Now you’re giving the Mama ideas! I hope she lets us open ours before Christmas! ~Olive
Yep I have three cats too. Morgan isn’t all that fond of Mollie. If Mollie is lying on the same loveseat, Morgan will keep one eye (she only has one eye) open a slit to make sure nothing happens. Always makes me laugh.
Yes, us kitties have to keep an eye on the fur-sibs to make sure they don’t get too close. No crossing the line on the chair!!! Morgan sounds like my kind of cat. ~Olive
You are wonderfully beautiful Olive and we sure enjoyed your post today. We enjoyed the together photos too! Good luck with the move!
Thank you! Sometimes we have to give the Mama what she wants…seeing us all together. ~Olive
I am like you Olive, I RUN when the phone comes out too!!! I am also certain some kitty (or kitties) are going to love their prezzies! This is the first year in a few that we couldn’t participate and we are sad about it. No green papers so we had to make our priorities, food and lights ;) Good luck with moving the blog!! That is not fun!! Love, Cody
But Cody, you (like me) also look good in pictures. So maybe our gifts to our moms this year should be posing for a few shots. Hmmm…nah! ~Olive
Olive…first off, I love your name! Second, you are beautiful, and nice to see you. I’m thinking that someday soon, you’ll learn that a Sophie and Dexter sandwich…which you in the middle…makes for some toasty napping!
Why thank you, Eastside Cats! Toasty nappy, I’ll take it. But only in the colder months. ~Olive
Torties are so special! My Miss Yummy has such a purrsonality and is the alpha/mama kitty most of the time! Thank you for sharing your kitties and the blog! Can’t wait to see what is in store for 2017!
Tell Miss Yummy that she sounds like one cool cat! Us torties have to stick together! ~Olive
Olive looks so much like my Amarula! She can also sometimes be camera shy-maybe it’s a tortie thing!
Does Amarula like to keep things mysterious too? Tortie hugs to Amarula! ~Olive
OMC, Olive, you sure are a beauty! Torties have a mysterious air about them anyway. You really do need to let the Mama take more pics of you. I think it’s great that you are getting more comfortable with Sophie. Sometimes it takes time to feel comfy with everyone, and that’s OK.
I’d get even more comfy with her if she stopped bopping me on the head for no reason. Any tips on getting her to stop? ~Olive
You are drop dead gorgeous, Olive. We won’t tell anyone about the whole Sophie thing ;)
Knew I could count on you for that, Bear! ~Olive
Such precious photos. Please forgive us for not being around much. Hopefully by the time you come back in the new year, Mom will be functioning better. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
We know it’s been a difficult time. We’re thinking of you and sending kitty kisses! ~Olive
I just read Sophie’s spotlight at Bacon’s, very nice. Great job wrapping all those gifts. I will miss you on your break so hurry back. XO
Aww, thank you, Miss Ellen! But I think the spotlight would’ve been better if it were about ME! ~Olive
Oh Olive you are bootyful. And ya’ll look adorable together. you know it makes da mommies happy when we cuddle with our siblings. Not sure why, but they do enjoy it so. So just think of it as makin’ your mommy happy, not gettin’ soft. MOL Big hugs to ya’ll.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Yep, you mommies love seeing us kitties cuddling! Hugs back to you girlies! ~Olive
Olive mew are DIVINE, GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL & MOST LOVELY! (L)
We hope the transition goes smoothly and effortlessly, and we think the pictures of mew all together are so cute!
Purrs
Basil and Co xox
Aww, thank you so much Basil and the crew! Kitty kisses to you all! ~Olive
Oooh, wonder who is getting that! TW just finished wrapping our Secret Paws today with my help. And Olive, you don’t look too comfortable with Sophie so close.
You got that right, CK! I’m always a little on edge when Sophie is so close. It’s because she keeps bopping me on the head! ~Olive
It’s so nice to see you, Olive. Yes, you are quite the beauty. We finally got our Secret Paws package together…we just need to get the mom to mail it. Enjoy your break…we hope all goes well with the blog move.
Why thank you! We’re hoping it goes well too! ~Olive
Olive, you are spectacularly beautiful! We participated in Secret Paws for the first time this year as well. It’s very exciting!
The Mama loves this time of year, so she was just as excited as us to participate. Hugs to you both Lola and Lexy! ~Olive
Beautiful photos! We’d love to see more of you on the blog so don’t be too mysterious :)
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
MOL! Okay, I’ll try to be a little less mysterious. ~Olive
Olive you are a beautiful tortie chick indeed! Enjoy your blog break through the holiday while your Mom works on your blog – it’s a good time to take a break – you will have Mom all to yourselves!! Good for you allowing Sophie to make a few BABY STEPS towards hanging out with you. It’s not always easy is it?! We didn’t do SECRET PAWS this year since I was so sick and then of course I went to Rainbow Bridge on December 2. It’s a wonderful bunch of people who participate though – I am SURE whoever gets your package will love everything!
Hugs and Merry Christmas!
Angel Sammy
Thanks Angel Sammy! Yep, it’s baby steps all the way! Is there anything less than baby steps? Baby crawling perhaps? ~Olive
You are indeed lovely, Miss Olive! And keep those other kitties guessing and in their place! I knew I wouldn’t have my act together enough for Secret Paws, but I am participating in Cheshire Kitten’s book exchange. That’s fun, too!
A book exchange sounds really fun. Maybe the Mama will do that next year! ~Olive
You are such a cute kitty Olive and I love when you honor us with your presence :)
I hope your mom’s transition to a self-hosted platform works out smoothly!
Thanks Rosa! Maybe I’ll hop on the blog more often then! ~Olive
You should allow more pictures, you are beautiful.Thank you for letting Sophie cuddle.
Guess what? I’ve even let her on the chair next to me a couple more times this week! The Mama is so happy with us! Kitty kisses to Oliver, Stevie, Sasha and Hunter! ~Olive
That’s a super duper cute cuddle picture with Dexter. We do understand about not always wanting to be photographed, Olive. We have another cat named Moo Shu who has only appeared on the blog maybe once or twice in three years! She is quite private and takes off for the hills (under the bed) any time she sees the camera.
Oops, that last comment was from Ruby and Rosie!
Olive, you’re a beauty, for sure! It’s so nice to see you, and the pictures of all of you together totally made us smile. :)
Good luck on moving your blog over. We have our fingers and paws crossed that it all goes smoothly.
Olive is purrfection. Glad I stopped by. Blog hopping is a rare treat for me these days. Good luck with the blog migration. I had a disastrous one at my other blog migrating to WP. I strongly suggest using a good pro.
You are beautiful, Olive. I hope the blog move goes well.
You are all very adorable!! Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great posts! :)
Khloe
adorable!
Look at you! LOOK AT YOU! Look at you hangin’ with Sophie and Dexter. BEAUTIFUL.
Purrs,
Seville
You are beautiful. We miss our tortie Cotton. :(
Merry Christmas to all of you.
You really are a beautiful kitty