I Have a New Cousin ^..^

Last nite my Mom told me I have a new cousin - his name is Dr. Jekyll! I gave it a lot of thought today and realized that a Duchess (my name from the shelter) is still a step above a doctor so having another cousin is okay with me - I am royalty and the others are not!!! Dr. Jekyll lives with my Aunts and other feline cousin, Harriet Houdini. I saw a picture last nite and they are very happy and cute ^..^

This week we have enjoyed our first flurries at our new home and finished Christmas shopping and wrapping presents. Today, my Mom took presents and mailed them to California with happy Christmas greetings to the Gillespie/Miller and Laude families.  There were the most glorious ribbons I wanted to nibble on but my Mom hid the packages from me.  We have a new tree this year; I do not think it taste as good as the one from last year. It also has colored lights - I really like them!

This week there is a community party and my Mom is hoping to burn some cookies to take.  In preparation she has even bought new cookie sheets...poor thing she tries so hard! I am thankful that my food comes from a can or a bag and my Mom does not cook for me.