It's Elvis

Hey Everyone,

This won't be long and I hope to post updates later, but little Elvis is very sick and in the hospital. I noticed he wasn't acting right last night and made an appointment for Friday morning. I got home today and knew I couldn't wait. According to the doctor Elvis is very anemic and is getting a blood transfusion and oxygen as we speak.  I should know more tomorrow morning and the nurses said I could visit Elvis after work. Please send your love to him and pray for the best. Typing this is making me cry, so I'm going to feed Albert and make sure he's doing ok while his brother is getting better. I'm kinda at a loss for words right now, but I know you guys will understand.

Cori

Napoleon Complex

Albert, originally uploaded by CoriK..

Maybe it's because he is the smaller of the two or maybe he just has the more dominant personality, whatever the reason, Albert is being a huge pain in the butt. Don't get me wrong, with me he is still cuddle puffs and sweetness, but poor Elvis just can't catch a break. Wherever Elvis is, Al is 3 steps behind and probably mid-pounce. If Elvis jumps on the chair to sleep, Albert jumps on top of Elvis. Elvis gets down...Albert sits for two seconds and then he gets down too. THIS HAPPENS ALL DAY LONG. Really. ALL DAY!
Plus, Albert is kinda rough. He bites, scratches and pounces and the result is a scabby chin or bloody ear for El. If Elvis fought back maybe I wouldn't be so concerned, but Elvis isn't a fighter...period.
Which isn't to say they don't sometimes get along. I woke up this morning and Albert was giving Elvis a bath.
So, my question is, do I keep stepping in or do I butt out? I hate that Elvis hides in a cubby on the bookshelf, but I also hate constantly shoo-ing Albert away from his brother.
Why can't they both just get along?! Is this just the way of things? Am I interfering in the natural process of the Animal Kingdom? Do you guys have any guidance or suggestions? I keep hoping this is a phase..what do you think?

We're Ba-ack!

Elvis doing his best "Dramatic Cat" expression!, originally uploaded by CoriK..

Dramatic Chipmunk's got nothing on this cat!
It's been a busy summer, but a fun one. Hope you guys are thriving as well.
The boys are doing ok, the weather's nice, things are rolling along.
The only not so bright spot of the summer is that Albert and Elvis are going through puberty and it's hard to watch sometimes. Albert is definitely winning the "Alpha Male" contest, but more on that tomorrow.
We almost adopted another little kitten, (Ve Ching, anyone), but she was snapped up because we, me, I took too long thinking about it. I'm thinking it worked out for the best, though, because another family now has a wonderful new addition. But like I told Laurie, the seed has been planted. I think a sibling might be good for the boys, plus, can you ever really have too many cats? Don't answer that!
TGIF everyone and have a great weekend!

Takes After His Bubby

It isn't as fierce as his brothers, but Albert's moustache is growing in just fine. Even better, I think he has a little goatee.

Puberty Rewind

It's all about the Moustache. Where did it come from? How long is it staying? Most importantly, why does it keep changing shapes? Weird little cat.

Giddy-up!

Giddy-yup, originally uploaded by CoriK..

An oldie but goodie.
Have a great weekend everyone!

*Tap, Tap* Is this thing on?

Ear of Cat, originally uploaded by CoriK..

I told Albert 70 billion times to get off of the dining room table. He's still sitting there. Obviously there is something jammed in his ear that prevents him from hearing my high-pitched, manic pleas. I sought proof of a blockage with my macro lens but nothing really stands out. Maybe he's just defective. Where do I return stubborn, hard of hearing kittens for ones that actually listen?

Surprise, Surprise

It never fails...everytime I go shopping, Elvis is the first one to settle in for a nap...on my new clothes. I had literally just, JUST, unloaded my purchases, gone to the closet to get hangers and voila. I turn around and Elvis is "asleep."

Faker.

That's right..I'm talking to you.

Brat.

He doesn't play favorites either. He is an equal opportunity shirt sitter.

C'mon. Is that necessary?

No heiny cleaning, ok? Pretty please?

Aww..Thanks!

Now beat it buster!

Elvis: I'm ignoring youuuu!

Mish-Mash of Cats

Watch OUT Elly-belly!

octo, originally uploaded by CoriK..

I like it when he sits in front of the TV because it looks like all of the animals are going to eat him. There was a scene with a monkey who was trying to open a coconut or something with a rock and every time he hammered the rock down, it was right on Elvis's head. Albert and I LOL'ed a little bit..Elvis, not so amused.

Do I Have To Say It?

hippo, originally uploaded by CoriK..

Elvis, you make a better door than window.

How he can sit there when two snarling hippos are going at it behind him...well, it's just beyond me.

P.S. Elvis is TOTALLY obsessed with the Discovery Channels "Life" mini-series...especially the bugs. :)

What a treat!

Elvis-RAWR!!!!, originally uploaded by CoriK..

It's done, it's done. Amazingly talented portrait artist, Rachael Rossman, emailed me today to tell me that the Elvis watercolor painting was done. If you'll remember, a couple of weeks ago we were a finalist in a cat photo competition over at Ree Drummond's Pioneer Woman website. As luck would have it, the runners-up received custom portraits of their pets. I can't tell you how anxious I have been to get a look at ours. I mean, feast your eyes on this! It's just amazing. Please visit Rachael's site and take a look at the rest of her artwork. What she can do with a touch of water and paint will blow your mind. Enjoy!