I Want a Tree Stump

Lizzie here! Remember that huge tree that fell in our yard during the thunderstorm? The Mistress hired some other humans to remove it, and they've been working on cutting it up into smaller pieces and taking them away. But sometimes they leave some of the cut pieces. And that, my friends, is the fun part. I'm talking Hide-and-Seek, Ruler of the Stump (I always win at this), sunbathing, claw sharpening...all sorts of great things. Stumps are fantastic. They smell wonderful, too. I've been trying to convince the Mistress to let us keep some in the backyard (less car noises back there), but she keeps asking me how I plan to move the heavy things back there. I thought her humans could do it. She said it was unnecessary trouble for them since we cats have three cat towers and multiple scratching posts, including her bottle tree, and that we don't need any more. I tried to argue that we don't have any STUMPS, but it didn't work. The workers seem to be almost done, too. That means the stumps won't be here much longer. Maybe if I get the other cats to help, we could push some of them into the backyard. Then it will be unnecessary trouble to remove them! Those stumps are pretty heavy, though....maybe I should get Tipsy and Molly to round up some of their friends from the nearby neighborhood....and I should probably do it today, since the workers will probably be back tomorrow. Hmm....yes, today would be good. I'm off to gather cats and save me a tree stump! Til next time!

Sparklers and Steak Fries

Lizzie here! It’s the FOURTH OF JULY! That means the Mistress and the Grandparents are grilling all sorts of delicious things. I hope they plan to share because I can smell the steaks and burgers all the way in here! There are already booms and screaming whistles going on, though it’s not even completely dark yet. The Mistress promised us cats that they wouldn't do any of the big fireworks, just sparklers, so we wouldn't get all frazzled and upset. I’m not too fond of the noisy fireworks. Huey doesn't care, but Molly and Tipsy go crazy, running around everywhere trying to find good hiding spots. I just hunker down in the office and play Angry Birds. Oh, I smell steak fries. They just put steak fries on the grill. Delicious steak fries of yumminess. Perhaps I will brave the outdoors long enough to snag me a few tasty tidbits….I’ll have to eat them by the carport, though, or the other cats will want me to share. I don’t want to share. They can be brave and get their own. There aren't too many fireworks going right now….maybe I can wait under the truck for the food to be done and be the first in line! It’s a solid plan. I like it. I will do it. Hope you guys have a wonderful Fourth, filled with many burgers, steak fries, and the lot! And use more sparklers, less big fireworks- kitties everywhere will thank you. Here I come, steak fries! Lizzie out!