December 31, 2025

Cusp of a New Year

 Kitties!  I got wonderful and lots of presents for Christmas.  And one of the things was the biggest bag of my favorite of all treats!  Brovver was here for a week and I loved every minute of it.  I have become his biggest fan  through the years other than most of his students through time.  

Mom doesn't do a Christmas tree any longer as it is a lot to do, both putting up and taking down.  So she puts up a wreath or two, and some things in the living room to commemorate that blessed day. 

Mom and Brother were the company this time instead of the other way around.  THAT was fun!  That Christmas tree at other brother's home was glorious!  Big, full of special ornaments and beautifully lit. Mom took her special chocolate mint cake to the Christmas dinner.  All gone by that night. :-)


Sitting on the keyboard so she won't type anything I didn't meow!!

A bit harsh...but......

Long ago.  Hopping John. His late teens I would say.

Happy New Year to all my friends and loved ones.  I hope the New Year is kind to us. AND that we are kind to one another. 

27 comments:

Lynn and Precious said...

Happy New Year Katie and mommy! We look forward to better 2026 and lotsa stuff to do and see and read. You had a wonderful brovver visit and I bet you both miss him. See if you keep yer eyes open to watch the Ball Drop in NYC at midnight. We will be trying to sleep and being rudely awakened by nut cases setting off fire works. I'm so glad I'm that I'm UTB, mol.

Gidget Blue Sky said...

Happy noo yeer Katie!!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

happee mew yeer two ewe N yur mom N yur familee katie…may each week bee bringin ewe even MOR fave rite treetz and sum cat grazz for yur mom 🪅🎉‼️😸💚

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy New YEar. It sounds like you had a great Christmas!

Kea said...

Katie, I'm so glad you had a terrific Christmas!

Happy new year to you and your mom and family! ❤️🎇🎉

Brian's Home Blog said...

Hooray, I'm glad you had a big old time sweet Katie! Happy New Year's Eve!

My Mind's Eye said...

MOL MOL MOL 5' can opener that was hilarious!!!
So very happy you favorite brovver was with you and your Mom.
That is what it is all about being with those you love and thankful for what is right in the same room
Hugs cecilia

Darla M Sands said...

I concur. ~grin~ Happy New Year!

Eastside Cats said...

You are strict, Katie!
Love your celestial kitty in the bowl.
Happy New Year!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Happy New Year! So glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas. Any chance you could share that cake recipe? Chocolate mint *anything* is my favorite!

pilch92 said...

I am glad you had a nice Christmas and lots of time with favorite brother. xO

meowmeowmans said...

Your Christmas with your brovver and Mom sounds like it was great. That photo of Hopping John in the bowl is truly adorable.

Happy New Year! XO

Leah said...

Katie, what fun pictures, the one of Hopping John is super cute, and you are an absolute darling in front of the computer screen that stars, well, you! Happy New Year and oh yes, everyone needs to be kind!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am glad you had a lovely Christmas, Katie. happy New Year to you and your mom.

The Island Cats said...

Sounds like your Christmas was purrfect, Katie! Happy New Year to you and your mom.

John Bellen said...

Just wondering if other brother has cats, with a Christmas tree like that... Happy new year to you and your mum, Katie!

Peachy, Faye, Granny and Angels Binky and Stippie said...

Sounds that you had a wonderful Christmas, Katie🐱Double Pawkisses for a Magical New Year and may the next 365 days be full of wonderful surprises and smiles for you and your mommy too🐾😽🎆

The Oceanside Animals said...

Chaplin: "Happy New Year, Katie! We are glad you had a good Christmas, and you are doing a great job supervising your mom's computer time!"

Ms. ~K said...

Happy New Year, Sweetheart! You’re looking mighty sexy with your tushie on the keyboard! Were you trying to send me an email? 😹
❤️ Kat

messymimi said...

I pray you have a blessed and beautiful 2026.

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Sounds like a lovely Christmas and hope your new year is a blessed one!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

I sounds like you had a great year Christmas.

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

I sounds like you had a great year Christmas.

The J-Cats said...

Sounds like youhad a wonderful Chrissymouse and Mew Year, Katie.
Did Mummy hear you mention chocolate mint cake? We would so love it if your Mommy were to share the recipe (unless it's a family secret, of course).

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Wishing you a great New Year!

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Happy New Year to you and your wonderful Mom, Katie! Glad your Mom and brovver had a good visit. Hopping John made me laugh...he thought that bowl was just the right size!

Smudge said...

Ha ha ha, dad snorfed his coffee over the 5 foot can opener thing! Happy New Year to you and your mom, miss Katie.