Pepper

Grandma Sandi and Grandpa Lee recently came to visit with their new kitten Pepper.  She was a real hit with the kids (and Grandma...who couldn't talk about anything else for the whole visit).  We managed to snap lots of cute photos.

A cute story:
Grandma has claimed that they only have the kitten "on trial", but as far as I can see there is no trial.  Both of them are completely smitten, but their perspective seems to be a little distorted.  When driving with just grandma I said "Dad seems to be very fond of the kitten."

Mom: Yes, it was very important for dad.  You know...with the unemployment.  He was getting depressed and he is much happier with the kitten.  I like the kitten, but your dad really needed that cat.

Then driving with dad....

Me: "Mom can't stop talking about that cat."

Dad:  It's a good thing we got her.  Our house was starting to feel like an old folk's place.  I was ok without the kitten, but your mom has really perked up.  She really needed that cat.

As far as I can tell they both are a lot better off with the cat.  Trial or no....I think we will be seeing a lot of Pepper over the coming years.

Darwyn and Pepper on the cat tree

Cousin Annie holds the kitty

A safe place

Grandpa attempting to construct the cat tree.  Mother says "Greta, it's modular!"
Turns out that modular means impossible to put together.