Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary

Sergei is big for six months, but still very definitely a kitten. (photo by Courtney)

Wow. Another year. This Christmas, we're focused more on the additions to our family than on an elaborate meal. Sonja and Sergei are a rescued mother and son pair, introduced to our house and to Alex on the 22nd. Alex is a most excellent and social cat, and it turns out that Sergei has a similar personality. Initially Alex was cautious and distant. By Christmas morning, Alex and Sergei were good friends.

Sonja's favorite activity is camping out on our bed. (photo by Joachim)

Sonja is much more reserved, especially among cats. Welcoming of our attention, she is still getting used to the feline situation. She comes down to play and socialize, spending most of the rest of her time camped out on our bed, welcoming a respite in what has had to have been a pretty stressful life.

At night, they are all sleeping with us, safe and sound. It's good to go to sleep serenaded by purring.

However you celebrate (or don't) the season and no matter how the metaphorical purrs may find you, Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night.