Frances explores Peter's desk.

So the kitties had their first vet appointment today, and Viola turns out to be a He, so we've renamed him Vinson.

The gray kitten is Viola, and the orange one is Frances. (They move really fast now so they are a little harder to photograph.)

The newest members of our household. Names TBA.

Our last cat died in December following complications from cancer surgery. It is now nearly April and so we are really for one or more new cats. Our Best Cat Ever (who died of a stroke) in 2001 seemed to be a Maine Coon, so we have a mild preference for that breed because of disposition. Also we have a mild preference for fluffy cats with soft fur, since that's what we had for 15 years. Since it is easier to integrate a kitten into a household and modify its behavior, we have a preference for kittens. We have two kids in the house, one 9, one 4, both of whom have been raised with cats and love cats. Our cats have traditionally been indoor/outdoor cats, since we live away from main roads in an area with 1 acre+ zoning and lots of trees.