Bachelor Party

It's Girls Night Out in Seattle so Rick and the boys will be on their own tonight. I'm going to spend the evening with Jessamy, her cousins, and aunt. Even though Rick is not around as much as I am, the boys like him quite a bit. If Kink has a choice between laps, he'll choose Rick's without a second thought. I'm sure the boys, including Rick, will enjoy the evening.

The weather is getting nicer as you can see in the picture. The boys are finally getting some sun. Simba is intrigued by the resident squirrel population. He hasn't made a move on them though. I think he knows how fierce they would be in an encounter. Simba and Kink both stick close to the house and don't wander too far. Their outings are mostly in the morning followed by long afternoon naps indoors on the cushy sofa and chair. What a life!

Family Ties

There is no doubt these boys are brothers. Here Kink cleans up those hard-to-reach places for Simba. Not much more I can say. They are a joy to watch.

Cowardly Lion

The boys have not let our "winter in June" weather stop their outdoors activities. However, yesterday they were exploring around the yard when a sudden cloudburst had them running for cover. Simba made it to the house as the rain came pouring down but Kink was nowhere in sight. Simba was concerned and went from window to window looking for his brother. Finally, Kink made a dash for the door where he found a relieved Simba waiting.

Today Kink is not too keen about going outside again while Simba is stalking the neighborhood black squirrel. He even brought home a baby mole from our adjacent grassy field. Kink, on the other hand, growls at the garbage truck when it comes down the lane and then runs to hide. I guess he is the "cowardly lion" but very sweet and loveable. We wouldn't change him.

Lions Venture Outdoors

Today was a milestone day for the boys. After three weeks of being housecats, we gave them the opportunity to go outdoors. When Simba stepped out onto the driveway for the first time, he started to chatter. We could tell he was in his element. It took less than an hour for him to bag his first mouse (see black blob at the bottom of last picture). When Kink saw the trophy mouse, Simba tossed it in the air to show Kink that his hunting skills were still intact.

In preparation for the big day, I applied some flea/tick protection to the back of their necks last night. Needless to say, they were not happy. They gave me the cold shoulder for a while but forgave me eventually.

The first photo of Simba is courtesy of Rick. My husband is the photographic genius in the family as is obvious by this picture. He couldn't resist joining in the fun this morning as Simba and Kink explored the property.

Kink was happy to sniff around a bit but quickly retreated to the house for a quick nap. It was an enjoyable morning watching the boys thoroughly relish their outdoors excursion.

Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z

These lions have certainly mastered the art of power napping. Simba likes to stretch out. He may be dreaming about having his belly rubbed. Sometimes Simba opens one eye to make sure he isn't missing anything. Then he returns to his slumber.

Kink loves to soak in the sun while he snoozes. And his naps tend to be longer than his brother's. We're thinking about getting Kink some Breathe Right nasal strips because his snoring is so loud that it rivals the noise from the neighbors' chainsaw as they are trimming their trees.

The Lion(s) in Winter

I think that's the title of a book/movie from years ago. Anyway, we have had dismal weather so far in June. It feels like winter. The boys don't seem to mind though. They go out on the deck rain or shine. I keep a towel handy so we can wipe them down when they come in. There's a black squirrel they like to watch along with the many birds who delight in antagonizing while perched in the wisteria.

The boys have the run of the house most of the time. Although we have KnK's blessing to let them outside, I think I would worry if they decided to stay outside for a night. If a particularly nice day comes along, I may take them out with me while I do lawn work.

Kings of the Jungle (House)

No. Simba is not waiting for his dinner to be served at the table. I think my husband would have me committed if I pampered the boys that much. Simba enjoys following me around the house since he knows I can administer a good belly rub. Kink likes to cuddle in bed and purr in our ears.

I think we may have secured the deck so the boys can't jump up to the railing. Rick installed some flexible netting on the railing which should deter them. We'll keep you posted.