2-25, Meet Abby

As you know, we had a sad loss before we moved from Maryland.  We had to put our beloved Cadi to sleep after 15 years of companionship.  Her absence was noted in Maryland, during the cross-country and here in our new home in Colorado.  We really missed her.  We'd been entertaining the idea of another pet, cat or dog.  After a few visits to the local shelters, we came home with a 4-month old kitten.  Sven and I were a little taken aback by the fact that she looks just like a cat we had many years ago- Darby.  It's actually sort of creepy that every time I look at her I think of Darby.  HOWEVER, that day at the shelter, she made it clear that we were to be her family, so I take comfort in knowing that we did not pick her based on her looks!  She'd go from Sven's lap to mine and back again.  We'd gone to the shelter that day while Nikolas was in school to be sure we'd make a logical decision should we come across a possible match for our house.  The logical decision?  There's  no way we'd find a better kitten anywhere if we didn't take this little cuddler home.  So, we did.  We took her home.  We barely beat the school bus home that day.  Nikolas' first words when he saw her:  "A kitten?!?!  Can we keep her?????"  He didn't realize we'd already adopted her.  He's so proud of his kitten and we all love her.  Her name?  Abby.  What a good name Nikolas chose for her.

"Ok, Mr. You're not going anywhere without me!!  Look at how cute and cuddly I am!!  You know you have a little boy at home who's always wanted a kitten!  Here I am-- 4 months old!!  Please, please, please take me home!!"

Upon bringing her home, we decided that the hall bathroom was going to be her room for the next week or two until we know just how potty-trained she is.  Here I am following Nikolas into the bathroom.  You can see Abby sitting on Sven's shoulders.....yes, in the bathroom.  =)

I think it was love at first sight for Nikolas.

and she even likes me, too!

Yep, he's happy!

Still happy.....

Do you know how hard it is to get a decent photo of a black cat on a white towel with a point and shoot camera?!  =)

so sweet.....

Nikolas FINALLY has his kitten....

....and Abby finally has a family.

And, a cat that actually USES the toys and beds purchased for her.  She's a keeper!!

Thank you, Abby, for starting to heal the hole in my heart and for bringing our family many smiles and laughs this past week and a half....and for a lifetime to come.