Could They Be Cuter?


No. No they could not. They were sleeping like this on the couch – Champ lying with her head on his chest – and it was adorable. They’re usually adorable, right up until they’re clawing your arm at 5:30 in the morning, or using the bed as a wrestling mat when you’re trying to sleep

Hugs


You wouldn’t know if from this picture, but Barley has been incredibly fed up with Champ lately. He’s hissed at her three times in the last few days when she’s wanted to play and he hasn’t, and he’s constantly trying to get away from her. Poor guy, she’s gotten big enough to get into all of his former hiding spots.

Not Afraid of Strangers


Well, not afraid of this stranger anyway. Barley had a great time hanging out with Pete’s parents and Jamie on Sunday. He hardly hid from Pete’s parents at all, and was even happy to play with Pete’s dad for a while. I doubt he’ll be so social next time we have guests, but I’m hoping that maybe he’s started to realize that strangers aren’t evil.

The Nest


We refer to this favorite cat nap spot as “the nest” because the crappy cushion has formed into a little bowl that is just the right size for Barley. Sometimes, Champ squeezes herself in there with him. Sometimes, she’ll be in there when he wants to be and he chases her out. When Barley won’t share the nest, Champ sleeps in front of or on top of the red throw pillow.

(Sun) Bathing Barley


Barley seems to have won the turf war over the window – he’s been spending much more time there than Champ has been lately.