DECEMBER 2009 ADVENT CALENDAR, designed by Zoolatry

Each day Maggy and Zoey will open a new tab...

and beneath, a holiday surprise.

Christmas pictures of the past, chosen from our archives.

Sometimes we might be there.

Sometimes you might be there.

Sometimes a surprise might be there.

Now I didn't want the fur-girls to put a lump of coal in my stocking, after all my stripey sox are way too important to me to get them dirty 'n dusty with coal! So, I've agreed to their suggestions about what to do this month. Besides, I freely admit that the Christmas season is my favorite time of year ~ red and green are my favorite colors, and I love all the glitter and sparkle, the music, the joys of giving, the warmth and friendship. So, in truth, how could I (we) stay away?

Tomorrow we will present a December 2009 Advent Calendar, designed by Zoolatry. You are welcome to "copy" the calendar if you'd like to use it in any way.

Each day following, through Christmas Day, Maggy and Zoey will open a new tab on the calendar ~ to show a Christmas Picture-Past, chosen from our archives. We hope you can visit from time to time and share the season's joys with us.

The Zoolatry Human

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGY

You know Maggy, I put a lot of thought in your purrsent.

I know you did, Zoey, and it's the thought that counts, you're

really a sweet little sister.

Please scroll down for Maggy's official sixth birthday portrait,

"Bits and Pieces of Beauty".

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

May your Thanksgiving be full and blessed.

ZOEY'S PLAN FOR MAGGY'S BIRTHDAY

MONDAY MORNING AT ZOOLATRY

MAGGY, EASY LIKE SUNDAY

This antique dressing table sits in our foyer. When it was restored (about five layers of black paint covered it), we discovered it was made from many different kinds of wood. The gentleman refinishing the piece, lovingly took the time to restore each type of individual wood, the old hardware, and even the wooden casters. It became the favorite piece of the ZH. So she was definitely a little stressed when I recently decided it was a fine place for an afternoon nap. She was miffed when I would jump up there with my sharp claws and slide across the top, then scrunch around and around until I found the proper sleeping position. After a short time however, I happened to overhear her say, "you know, when I think further on this, my sweet Maggy is much more important and valuable than any old piece of furniture." I have to admit that I'm rather glad she feels that way...

PHOTO HUNT: BIRDS

FUNNY PICTURE FRIDAY

THANKFUL THURSDAY: Thank You Cat Blogosphere

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Although posted as "Wordless Wednesday",

we think this picture might inspire some

interesting captions,

which could then turn this post

into "Wordy Wednesday".

So, go for it --

if you've got a caption in mind,

let us know in your comments.

REVIEW THE REVIEWS

"C'mon Maggy, get your furry butt off the review forms and let's get to work on this! We got lots to do before the end of the month. You know I can't read all of these myself. And there's more up there on the table, too! And we both still have to review the ZH. C'mon, Maggy!"

"ZoZo, you are such a total pest. Typical little sister. Always a bother. Always a nuisance. Don't you know it's nap time! And after that it's treat time. And after that it's nap time. Then comes dinner. My day is busy and full. I have no time for all this "stuff". I know you and the ZH suffer from OCD, but I do not... for me it's just easy come, easy go, and right now, I am going..."

"Hey Zoey, I'll help you dear, we do want to get them all saved and organized so we can be sure the Big Cat Boss has them all at the end of the month. So far, we have them from Sweet Praline and Fin and Milo & Alfie and The PDX Pride and Socks and Scylla and Charbydis. Have I missed any? Oh, please do let us know if you have posted a purrfurmance review and we missed it... maybe you could send us an email link on the day you post..."

"Thanks, Mom... by the way, who's the Big Cat Boss?"

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WARNING

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

What are you doing Zoey?

I was wondering which of my toys I could give to the ZH.

Oh my cat, why would she want one of your "used" toys;

they all have slobber and fur on them.

Well, I forgot to buy her a new one, that's why!

Did you buy something for her Maggy?

Why would I need to buy something for the ZH?

Cause it's her birthday today.

On second thought Zoey, let's wrap up a few of those

jingly bells and a mousey, and, uh, make sure

you say they're from both of us.

PHOTO HUNT: MUSIC

Aunt Eugenia (Aunt Gene), a violinist with the

Reading (PA) Symphony Orchestra.

Photoshop enhanced and framed.

ONE SISTER FOR SALE

YOUR GUESS:

is Zoey writing about Maggy;

or is Maggy writing about Zoey?

THANKFUL THURSDAY

This is Willow. Willow lives with the ZH's daughter and her husband.

Willow is a nice woofie, but she doesn't come to visit anymore because she does

not like cats. That means she does not like Zoey and Maggy.

We like to call Willow "the biggest beagle in the world". She's part beagle

and lots of other things, and came from a rescue group in Tampa.

We're very thankful Willow was rescued.

Speaking of woofies: today is the day the four finalists will be announced

in the Cutest Dog Competion... stop by and see if Little Bitsy made it!

We'll be thankful if she wins!

CLICK HERE

WEDNESDAY

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To all those who have served, to those who serve now.

To those we have lost in times of war,

and in times of peace. To those lost on

foreign soil, and those lost on home ground.

You are forever in our prayers, you forever have our gratitude,

we salute you and we thank you.

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Maggy said I needed to write up the purr-fur-mance review for my ZH.

Mag will do her own review. I think mine will be pretty good.

Not so for Mag: she still hasn't forgiven the pumpkin-on-the-head thing.

Have you done your purrson's annual review?

Would you please send Zoolatry an email

when you do your review,

we don't want to miss any of them, plus the Office

Manager says she has to put them on file for reference next year.

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TAILS ON TUESDAY

~ and you thought the time for costumes was over ~

JUST ANOTHER MONDAY

EASY, LIKE SUNDAY

PHOTO HUNT: MILITARY

ANNUAL PURR-FUR-MANCE REVIEW

ZOEY: PUT YOUR SPECTACULARS ON AND LOOK BEHIND YOU...

BUT, BUTT MAGGY!

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Dona Nobis Pacem

WORDY WEDNESDAY

Sibling rivalry.

TUESDAY TAILS

Don't ya just hate it when you're already wet but furgot something?

But how could I shower without my loofah!

The ZH will surely be mad about the puddles on the floor.

A MONDAY MESS

EASY, LIKE SUNDAY

Maggy, what am I gonna do now that Halloween is over and the ZH has put away all the costumes, and decorations and candies and treats? I'm sure to be bored.

Zoey, Zoey, Zoey: Will you never be satisfied? Besides, little one ... today is Sunday, you know Easy, like Sunday. So, just take it easy!