Hello, everyone, it's Tortie Tuesday, AND Tummy Tuesday!
Elvira Mistress of Felinity welcomes you!
It's my very first Birthday! ;-D
I am just so happy, and exited! I can't stop Purring, & it's only just after Midnight as I post this, um, hee, hee! ;-D
I'm a Big Girl now! ;-D
It is so amazing to think back to where I was on a cold, and lonely, night last July, and what happened to change not only MY life, but the lives of Daddy, and my mentor Nikita.
The long story, with lots of pictures, of those first days, can be explored, beginning here, by anyone who missed all the excitement. ;-D
Daddy Kiril, and Nikita, welcomed me into their lives and, with so much love, kindness, and patience (Um, hee, hee!), taught me so much, as they raised me up to Adulthood.
I would not be the Bold, Fresh, Vivacious, Little Lady, the Most Delightful Pussycat in the World, with Tortitude to spare, that I am, today, if it wasn't for them, and I loved them both dearly! ;-D
There are so many wonderful Kitties, & Humans, in The Cat Blogosphere, and Critter Blogging, Communities, starting with KC & Momma ML, that I wish to thank, as well!
There are too many to list, from all those who contributed to the success of the Auctions that were held for me, to those who sent gifts, made special images for the blog, and who have left all the wonderful comments to posts about me and, eventually BY me, as I began to take my place as a contributor to Nikita's Blog, and you know who you are.
I want you to know I am so very grateful, and love you for it all! ;-D
Daddy says that I am The Apple of his Eye! ;-D
Silly Daddy says I'm the "Baby" to his Daddy "Kojak". ;-D
I had to do a Google to fully understand he was complimenting me, hee, hee! ;-D
We welcome all visitors, and well wishers, today, and while we have no Big Shindig planned, you are more than welcome to "Brown Bag" your own kibble, and Treats, as you visit (We have plenty of water, and the Litter boxes are clean, hee, hee!), and check out NIkita's posts about my early days, then my own blogging, including, my new stuff, The Elvira Factor (Just check the Categories Archive in the sidebar!).
Daddy, Nikita, and I, will be around, all day, to update the Comments, and maybe share some more pictures, as Daddy says he has something for me. ;-D
That's in addition to the Gift he gave me by updating the paragraph underneath the Blog Title, above.
Is that cool, or what? I am so honored!
It shows the faith that Daddy, and Nikita, have in my ability to pull my weight as a contributor, and I promise not to let them, or you, dear reader, down!
Good night! It's time I get my Beauty Sleep!
I've got a big day ahead. ;-D
Great Ball of Catnip! Party! Party!
Happy First Birthday, Elvira!
I am so happy that Daddy Kiril found you and brought you home.
Have a great day!
I will be along, with some treats, later in the morning.
Herman
Posted by: Karen Jo | February 15, 2011 at 02:15 AM
Happy Birthday Elvira - we have enjoyed watching your imput into a strictly male household - you have stirred things up wonderfully.
We hope you have a wonderful day filled with treats, frolics and of course lots of fun.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
***EDITOR'S NOTE***
Nikita, here, at 6am!
Elvira is sleeping the Snooze of the Just (Devine), so it falls to me to happily congratulate you Ladies for posting the 1300th Comment on this blog!!!
Thank you, my friends, for the well wishes, and the compliment, I know our tough little Tortie will be happy to read both when she wakes up! ;-D
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Posted by: Hannah and Lucy | February 15, 2011 at 03:03 AM
Happy "First" Purrthday to one who is
E Energetic
L Lovable
V Vivacious
I Intelligent
R Rambunctious
A Adorably Awesome
And all that spells y.o.u. ~ ELVIRA!
Happy, Happy, Day to you, and we hope you, and your Daddy, and your BroFur have a great day!
Your furriends, Maggy and Zoey (and Ann)
Posted by: Zoolatry | February 15, 2011 at 03:04 AM
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to you!!!
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Posted by: Brian | February 15, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Happy birthday, Elvira!
We, too, are glad that you were found!
You have a wonderful forever home, and we hope you have a fabulous birthday!
Posted by: Fuzzy Tales | February 15, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Happy, happy birthday to you!
I hope you have a super-duper day!
Posted by: Daisy the Curly Cat | February 15, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Elvira!!
I hope you have a wonderful day!! :)
Posted by: Catsparella | February 15, 2011 at 07:32 AM
Happy Purrfday to you Elvira!!
Posted by: The Meezers | February 15, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Happy Birthday beautiful girl!
Posted by: Laila and Minchie | February 15, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Happy Birthday Elvira!!!!!
Have fun today.
Posted by: Cats of Wildcat Woods | February 15, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Happy birthday sweet Elvira!
I´m delighted to tell you that yesterday I published a Sleekats post on my blog. :)
I hope you will visit it and please, tell me what you think.
Greetings,
Gen
Posted by: Gen | February 15, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Happy FIRST birthday, Elvira!
You certainly did wind up in a great home!!!
Posted by: Sparkle | February 15, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Happy FURst Birthday, Elvira!
And here's to many, many more healthy, and happy, years with your loving family.
Posted by: CCL Wendy | February 15, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Sweet 16!
You got a great home, and snagged two guys' hearts, in the process.
And now you are on the Blog Title! Wow.
Good job, Elvira.
And what will this year bring????
Love & Purrs,
Missy Blue Eyes
KC
Faith Boomerang
Sol
Smokey
Brutus Junior
Mom ML
Posted by: KC | February 15, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Happy happy purrthday Elvira, my fellow Tortie!
Dora the Explorer
Posted by: Dora the Explorer | February 15, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Happy Birthday, Elvira!
Posted by: meowmeowmans | February 15, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Hope you had a very happy birthday and got all the treats and loving you deserve.
You are adorable, however I am partial to belly shots, more please. ;-D
Posted by: Mog | February 15, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Oh, my stars, and garters! (Daddy says cats don't wear garters, but I'm too happy to care!)
Thank you, everyone for the kind words, and Birthday wishes, it means a lot to me! ;-D
Daddy brought out a Catnip ball KC had sent me, back in August, but Nikita, and I had forgot about because he didn't open it!
Well, he opened it, this afternoon, and, um, took pictures. ;-D
I'll post them in a day or 2. ;-D
Daddy made another copy of the Belly Shot, above, for my ongoing Portrait Collection where each has my name in fancy letters.
Thank you Maggy, Zoey, & Ann, of Zoolatry, for the nice words using the letters of my name to compliment me!
Posted by: Elvira Mistress of Pussydom | February 15, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Mog, I have to agree, that tortie has a gorgeous belly, more please.
And I am glad you found the catnip ball, she should have fun with it.
KC and I are waiting on one item to ship her birthday prezzies.
Of course there is something in there for Nikita!
Love & Purrs,
Mom ML & Kitties
Posted by: KC | February 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Thank you, everyone, for making Elvira feel so special on this important day! ;-D
She is napping, at the moment, but will be excited to know you are sending something for her birthday, KC, and I thank you, in advance for my own early gift (My 13th Birthday is the same day as Daddy's, March 5th, hee, hee! Like with Elvira, all we knew about me was that I was born in a particular month.).
Posted by: Nikita Cat | February 15, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!
Hope you had a wonderful time.
We brought some catfood, treats, and stuff to share, and thought we would visit for awhile.
Posted by: Artemisia, Fenris, Socks & Scylla | February 16, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Thank you Artemisia, Ferris, Socks, & Scylla, for the wishes, and hanging out with Elvira, & Nikita, this morning.
Sorry, everyone, but all the "Stuff" has been shared, hee, hee!
Because of it I got an extra hour of sleep instead of my usual Nikita Morning breakfast Wake-up. ;-D
Thank you, everyone, for stopping by, yesterday, and for all the kind words, and birthday wishes for Elvira. ;-D
Posted by: Daddy Kiril | February 16, 2011 at 08:10 AM