The other day, when my parents were visiting, the cat was acting up. She kept biting everyone, and we realized that she was breathing funny and seemed to be in pain. So, I took her into the vet, and discovered that Bridget has allergies. A steroid shot seems to have helped alleviate the symptoms, and cleared up the bronchitis that she also apparently had. However, we've been amusing ourselves trying to decide what she is allergic to - our favorites so far are either people or pet dander.

And, I realize I've been remiss. We have another cat too, but she's a lot less mischevious, so a lot less photographed. Cedric picked Orca out from the pound for his sixth birthday (so we've had her 11 years). She's a wonderful, fuzzy, soft tabby who considers it her job to be a second mother to my boys. She is also quite shy, but likes to be petted RIGHT NOW when she is in the mood.