Mim's plush life

Mim has stolen our hearts and has made herself at home.  She can sleep anywhere, and has gained a half pound since moving in with our family.  She was a little sick when we first got her but a trip to the vet and 48 hours later she was a happy playful sleepy kitten.  She loves to find interesting and new places to sleep daily. 

At her 9 week checkup she was almost 2 pounds (1 pound 15.5 ounces).  She got a few shots and was very sleepy for 24 hours. 

She is darling and I love her more than I thought I would!  She is the perfect fit for our family. 

Max's 4th birthday

Max turned 4 on June 18th. 
I can't believe I have a 4 year old. 
Max is my big boy - he is 46 pounds and 44 inches tall.  He is 100% on all his percentiles.  He looks like a 5 or 6 year old and is bigger than all the kids at his preschool. 

Max had a very "Max" birthday. 
We had balloons waiting for him in the morning when he woke up. 
We brought his favorite red muffins into school to share with his class and teachers. 
We then had gift opening and cake (which he doesn't eat) at his cousins house at night. 
No huge party. 
Just a fun calm day where he can play with new toys and just enjoy being spoiled.

It was perfect for my 4 year old!

Waking up to Balloons and a new Pocoyo Birthday Shirt:

 Birthday treats at Giant Steps:

Eating Cake and Ice cream, and opening presents at Uncle Matthew's house:

 Sponge-bob Birthday Cake.  He loved it! 

Playing with his new loot of Legos:

And here is 4-years of Max:  

Top Left - Birth

Middle Left - First Birthday

Bottom Left - Second Birthday

Top Right - Third Birthday

Bottom Right - THE BIG 4th BIRTHDAY!!

 

We love you Max and are so proud of you!  

Introducing our newest family member!

Last Saturday June 6th I posted the picture above to facebook.  Most people thought I was pregnant, but if you look at the date, and you also know me and how big my belly gets when pregnant, you could have figured out that I AM NOT pregnant.  We instead we got a FOUR legged friend!!
On Spaceshipmax I explain why we got a Kitten.

Mim was brought home on June 7th.  She was about 5 weeks old.  She is very calm, loves to snuggle, climb and play.  She is a perfect addition to our family.

I have really been trying to limit sharing to many pictures of little Mim.  But our family blog has no rules so be prepared - this post has lots of pictures. 

Here is Max and Dexter holding Mim for the first time.  Dexter has been very jealous, and a bit mean to Mim.  Mim is very patient, and Dexter is learning about "nice" and "soft" very quickly. 

 Mim is truly Max's kitten.  We even emphasize often "Max how is YOUR kitten?"

 Mim is very pretty.  She is white and grey.  She is half Siamese and half tabby. 

Mim loves to be on Will's shoulder.  She loves to be held and loved on.  And we are more than happy to oblige. 

Meeting cousin Charley was a treat.  Max was protective and wanted to sit right next to Charley and Mim.  Charley loves Mim!

 Mim and Gerald are bonding.  Which for Max is a huge deal. 

 Dexter is learning.  Basically we can't leave Dexter alone with Mim, yet. 

I have always wanted a cat, and now all my cat dreams are coming true!

 Mim sleeps a lot.  She is only 5 weeks.  She has found a bed in this wooden box.

 As much as Dexter terrorizes Mim...Mim loves him.  Mim loves all of us.  And we are so glad she came to our family.  She has been a perfect addition.