Stop and Smell the Flowers

Dante is such a curious kitty. He investigates everything. Our landlord gave us roses from her garden and Dante was quick to smell the flowers. He loves plants and so he wanted to see what this was all about. I have to watch him though because he loves to chew on things too, and I didn't want him to chew on the flowers. I tried to get a good photo of him with the flowers but he kept turning his head. So this was the best I could do.

A funny word verification

I was commenting on a blog the other day, and this is the word verification that came up. I thought it was pretty funny! Usually the word verification are a jumble of letters but not this time!

I love it when Yaffa lies on the floor like this!

When its warm in the house, Yaffa likes to stretch her legs out so she feels the cool floor! I love it when she's lying down with her legs out, she looks like a furry bean. So cute!!

Matsui, Posada, Jeter Oh My!

We had a very exciting day yesterday. Went to the Yankees vs. Rays game. We lucked out with the weather. It was supposed to rain, the clouds were building but not a single drop. The Yankees have a new stadium, and we were so impressed by it. So nicely designed and easy to navigate. We sat in the bleachers and was able to see everything! We really wanted to see Joba pitch but starting was Andy Pettitte. Oh well. They did end up winning 5-3 because of 5 home runs from the Yankees. Swisher hit two of the 5. Go Swisher!
Here are some of the photos from the game.

Here is the old Yankees stadium.

New Yankees stadium

The new stadium has a great layout and is so easy to find your seats. We sat with the bleacher creatures.

Jorge Posada is my favorite Yankee. Here he is warming up near the bleacher seats.

DEREK JETER!!!!

Jorge Posada at bat.

Hideki Matsui!!!!

Eyes Closed

Can you leave me alone??? I'm trying to nap. Go away!

Dante's New Toy

We saw Dante chasing something the other day, and then at closer look we saw that it was.... A beetle. This was the first time that he came up close and personal with any kind of bug, and he was having so much fun with it. He didn't kill it right away, he put his paw on it, then lift his paw to let it walk a bit, then put his paw on it again. He was so fascinated with the little bugger. After a few minutes I too the bug away, because I was afraid he might try to eat it. Biggify the photo to see the bug.
Beautiful Sunday, bright sunny and just absolutely gorgeous!!

Greenpoint Bike Ride

We are having so much fun on our bike rides around our neighborhood. We discovered this really amazing home made ice cream factory. I can't believe that we've lived here 3 years and never knew this place existed.

It has the most delicious ice cream ever!! Doesn't this look divine? It's so rich, and creamy, and decadent. The flavor I chose was chocolate, chocolate chunk on a waffle cone. So good!

Down the street from the ice cream place we saw that there were these shelters for the feral cats in the neighborhood. It is sponsored by the Neighborhood Cats organization. Their missions states, "Neighborhood Cats believes Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and effective method available to end the severe feral cat overpopulation crisis faced by this country." Since I had never been in that part of the neighborhood before, I didn't know it existed. I found it so interesting.

I saw some of the cats in the parking lot behind these boxes and they seemed happy and healthy. Although its hard to tell, there was a large fence to prevent us from going up close. But it's clear someone is feeding them, there was food and water bowls.
To find out more about this organization, check out their link. http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/

Bath time

"Geez louise, can't a girl take a bath without flashing bulbs?" I thought Yaffa looked adorable on the couch grooming herself, however she was not thrilled with the camera and all the picture taking.

Birthday Surprises

For my birthday, I was so surprised when I received a large box delivered to my door. A new bicycle! A surprise from my husband. What a terrific surprise! The bike looks like one of those old fashion bikes, with the large seat cushions and wide handle bars. He also picked out a basket to tie to the front. We've been taking advantage of the nice weather and going on lots of bike rides around the neighborhood. Great fun. The only thing I don't like is the Brooklyn traffic. It takes some getting used to having all those cars around you.

Also, my mom gave me some gorgeous flowers. The peonies are from her garden. Aren't they gorgeous, they smell amazing and are one of my favorite flowers! She also gave me a huge bouquet of spray roses! Ahh, spring blooms, they are so fantastic!!

Can we both fit in the window??

It's been amazing 70 degree weather all week! Really fantastic. The hot spot in our apartment is the window sill. As you can see, everyone fights for that spot. It's funny, there are 2 other window sills in the house, but this one, everyone loves. I think it's because it's a perfect view of the fire escape, where all the pigeons and squirrels hang out. I don't blame them for wanting to sit there all day!

Brooklyn Bridge and Birthday Fun

What an amazing spring day. It was a beautiful sunny day, and also my birthday. I had never walked across the Brooklyn Bridge before. So that was my birthday wish, to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Here are some photos from the walk across. I was so happy with the way the photos came out. The walk across was amazing! The only downside was that it was super crowded and that almost made it not enjoyable. But with the views, it still was pretty amazing. Can't wait to do it again.

Meet Our Cousin Nikki

This is our cousin Nikki. She is a pure bred golden retriever and lives with our grandma and grandpa. Even though Nikki is about 5 years old, she still acts like a puppy. She also thinks she's a tiny dog, because she likes to jump on your lap even though she's probably 80 or so pounds. She is the sweetest dog, and loves attention. She has lots of energy, and loves to go on walks. She is the friendliest dog we know.

Someone had a party alright!

The other day I heard some rustling noises. I didn't think anything of it, until I walked into the room and saw this. Then I saw Sebastian run under the bed. I guess he had a party with the Party Mix treats. Bad kitty!

Spock Kitty: To Boldly Go Where No Man or Kitty has Gone Before

Sebastian Kitty as Spock Kitty. How cool is that?
Happy Memorial day to all!

Everyone deserves a beautiful bag!

My friends, the talented Magnes sisters designs the most beautiful bags! Gorgeous designs and made with the most amazing soft leather! And the colors are so pretty! Each bag also has the most amazing lining. Best of all, they are having an incredibly awesome Memorial Day sale online. Bags will be up to 60% off! What a steal!

I have the Gallery bag in brown and it's my favorite!
So check them out this Saturday and Sunday, at www.magnessisters.com

Lilacs, smells like Spring

A very warm 81F today and sunny. It gets warmer every day now in New York City. Even though it is Spring, it's starting to feel like Summer. People all around the city in their shorts and skirts, and sitting outside eating al fresco. That's when you know Summer is here, its all the sidewalk dining.

One thing I absolutely love about the warm weather is all the amazing flowers in bloom. I got some Lilacs, one of my favorite flowers for the house. It smells incredible! If Spring had a smell, for me, it would be the scent of Lilacs.

Here comes the sun - dadadadee

Today was an absolutely beautiful spring day. PERFECT spring weather, 70 degree day. The sun was beaming into the living room. I put a pillow on the floor, and Dante sat on it to enjoy the sunbeam. Smart kitty. Dante is still as bad as ever, but every day, he gets a little better. He still bites us when he gets excited, we are trying to teach him better.

But doesn't he just look precious on the pillow soaking up the sun. It's almost hard to believe this gentle looking kitty can be such a bad biter!!

My Toy!

Yaffa has never really been one for toys but I captured this photo some time ago of her sleeping next to one of the toy mousies. Look how happy she looks. She's even smiling. She must be dreaming about chasing the mouse. Doesn't she look extremely content?

Our Cousin Vinnie

Meet our cousin Vinnie. He lives in upstate NY and is the sweetest cat. He's super friendly and loves a good belly rub. Vinnie is a very big mancat, tipping the scales at 20 pounds. His previous owner spoiled him and thus the weight gain. But now he's in a new household and is getting a lot more exercise so hopefully he'll start shedding some of that weight. We think he's the most handsome ginger cat we've ever seen. His coat is a light, light orange. I've never seen a ginger cat with a coat so light. Gorgeous.

Live Long and Prosper

Today is another rainy gloomy day here in the big city. Yesterday was a gorgeous sunny day, perfect spring day. To brighten up the day, I thought I'd post this lovely caprese salad we like to eat on the hot days of summer. It's a simple salad to make, and yet tastes delicious and makes a great impression. Only 6 ingredients. Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Delightful!!

Oh, and dad bean and I went to see Star Trek yesterday in the movie theaters. Oh My Goodness, it was soooo amazing. The best Star Trek movie ever! For all those trekkie fans out there, it's one not to be missed. It is very much a modern take on the old series, but a fun insight on how the Enterprise crew came to be.

A Belated Thank You

Dante says I've been a lazy mommy, because I never posted a thank you to Toeshee for the nice thank you card and treats that came in the mail. Here is Toeshee's blog. Toeshee sent this package as a thank you for his birthday present. Awww shucks, how cute!

Mom: Dante, I wasn't lazy, I've been awfully busy these last few months, with buying the house, and my wallet being stolen, and family visiting.

We didn't want to forget to thank Toeshee and his mombean Lorianna for the very thoughtful party mix treats and thank you card. It was such a nice surprise!

Happy Mother's Day!!

This is a photo of Sebastian cuddling with his momma Yaffa. They are so cute with each other, always very affectionate.
Happy Mother's Day to all, and Sebastian says, don't forget to give your mom a big hug!!

You could win a year's supply of GREENIES® products!

This is such a cool contest, we had to share it with everyone!

You could win a year's supply of GREENIES® products!

Here's how it works: You upload a photo of your four-pawed pal to the GREENIES® Brand website. Next, tell your friends and family about the contest, because the 10 pets with the most online votes will become our finalists. Once they are chosen, Dr. Jan Bellows, a licensed veterinarian and dental specialist, will determine which pet has the healthiest smile.

The lucky winner will receive a year's supply of GREENIES® products, which will help their cuddly cutie's smile shine on. GREENIES® products help reduce plaque and tartar buildup, which may lead to dental disease, so your pet's teeth remain healthy and strong.

Does your pooch or kitty have the best smile? Enter him/her in the "Show us your pet's healthy smile contest" now to find out!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

In past years, we've always had a party for Cinco de Mayo. But, we are currently between houses and living amongst boxes, so no parties for us. (Can't wait to move into the new house) So, I dug up some old photos from previous yummy mexican meals. Tacos, home made guacamole, pico de gallo, and corn salsa! Delicious!! Vive la Mexico!

Sun Tanning: Yaffa looking comfortable with herself

You looking at me? I said, "Are you looking at me?"

I lovvvvve how Yaffa's tongue is sticking out in this photo. With all the sunny weather we were having last week, Yaffa was taking this opportunity to really enjoy the sun. Happy spring.