Tuesday, March 15, 2011

A Butterbean Birthday!

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It's hard to believe, but our dear little Butterbean turned five today. It really does seem possible that so much time has passed since she came into our lives. We closed on this house five years ago too, so we celebrate that anniversary on this day as well.

I'm so grateful she came into our lives because without her, most likely there would be no foster kittens, no blog, and no you in our lives!

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We gave Charlene her presents this morning. Of course she got sparkle balls.

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She also got a cute new collar. It's light blue with a paisley pattern. I don't know how excited she was about that, but I think she'll look adorable in it.

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After the gifts, she moved to the center of the living room rug, and rolled over on her back. This is her signal to let us know it's playtime.

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We tossed a few balls until she grew bored.

Later this afternoon, we'll have a little birthday cake and when Craig gets home, we'll take her for a spin around the yard. (weather permitting)


Happy Birthday, Beautiful Bean. I treasure you deeply and can't imagine a world without you in it. Thank you for being our kitty companion. We love you dearly.

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  1. Cynthia M. SuprenantMarch 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh, Charlene, I'm so glad you were born five years ago today! Happy Birthday!

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  2. MargieMarch 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    YAY! Happy birthday, Charlene!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Awwww, what a sweet post. Birthday wishes all the way from Sri Lanka to the beautiful Ms Charlene.

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  4. MegMarch 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Happy Birthday, Charlene Butterbean! Here's to many more healthy and happy years with lots of itty bitty kitties.

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  5. Isa LeshkoMarch 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays dearest Bean. xoxo, Isa & kitties Alfred, Niccolo & Katarina.

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  6. Elaine EMarch 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Love that last picture with the sparkle balls. Great photo.

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  7. House of MysteryMarch 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Birthday Charlene!

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  8. chookMarch 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    happy birthday butterbean! you are teh Awesome!!! >^..^<

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  9. JuliaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Happy Birthday, Charlene! You are the butter-beaniest!

    I'm so glad you were born, too! Not only do you bring love & joy to Laurie & Craig - but to all the IBKC followers - and mostly - you are the best foster cat mom/auntie ever! Those little IBKC grads are given the best start in life! You are a gem!

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  10. GMarch 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Happy Birthday, Charlene! Thank you so much for sharing your life and adventures with us and I can't wait to see you with your presents... when you can unwrap them post-quarantine.

    Hope the whole family has a fun birthday party tonight.

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  11. G.March 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Brazil loves you, Miss Bean! Have the most amazing birthday ever!

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  12. ZippyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Birfday, Mizz Bean! :) Thank you for who you are and being in our lives!

    Much Love to You!

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  13. SamMarch 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    What no catnip??? The collar will look lovely on The Bean. Thanks for sharing her and Drewey and all the kittens with us. It makes a lousy day at work that much better! Kitten purrs from Sprite & Reilly (Maine Conns) to Miss Bean!

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  14. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensMarch 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Happy Birthday Miss Bean!

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  15. Julie JacksonMarch 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Love to you, Miss Bean!!

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  16. JeannieMarch 15, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Charlene, you look marvelous, dahling! Happy Birthday. Wishing you a crabcake treat, catnip dreams, and mousey toe massages.

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  17. RatMarch 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Happy birthday, beautiful Butterbean!

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  18. AmyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Happy birthday Bean!

    Not sure if you're okay with me posting this, but this is a list of animal organizations which are helping out with disaster relief in Japan (I thought Bean would approve) :)

    http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/japan-rescuers-pull-together-to-save-pets.php

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  19. WaheedaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Double the birthday wishes for you Ms. Bean! Saying it on FB just ain't enough. You bring joy to your mom and dad and us and are a splendid big sister to the itty bitties. :)

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  20. LilyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Happy Birthday, Butterbean! Hope it's the best yet.

    You'll get your kittens a little late, but they're worth the wait, aren't they?

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  21. MargaretMarch 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Happy Birthday Miss Charlene! Thanks to you and your people for sharing yourselves and your kittens. You never fail to put a smile on my face, no matter how bad of a day I'm having. Hope you enjoy your sparkleballs!

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  22. JCMarch 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Bean is an absolute doll ... Happy Birthday !!!

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  23. Chroma LabMarch 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Happy birthday, bean!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Happiest of birthdays, dear Charlene! You are a truly unique and lovely cat.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlene! I don't remember how I procrastinated at work before this blog came along.

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  26. AnnFMarch 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Dear Charlene, Butterbean Queen, happy birthday! We're so glad you were born and that you found Craig and Laurie!

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  27. sMarch 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlene!

    Those are some wonderful sparkly balls :)

    I'm so glad you were born and came into Laurie and Craig's life. A world without you and IBKC just wouldn't be as good.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Happy Birthday :)

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  29. Random FelinesMarch 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlene! We know how much you are loved and are sending kitty kisses!!!

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  30. marlypMarch 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Happy Birthday, sweet Bean. I love the upside-down photo!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    bet new kittens are her best prezzie!
    Penblwydd Hapus !

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  32. Julius' MommyMarch 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Beautiful ButterBean!*snorgles*

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  33. LindaSoniaMarch 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Happy Birthday to sweet Miss Butterbean!!

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  34. Tanya SloanMarch 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Happy Butterbean Day! You are such a generous, loving kitty, and you make me smile and my heart fill with warmth when I see you dote on the itty bitties.

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  35. DebMarch 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    "Happy Birthday Miss Butterbean" You had to have been the Cutest kitten at one time because now you are the fairest of them all. Many more, sweetie. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5

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  36. Fly RightMarch 15, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Happy five year house anniversary (ours is April 1st)! And happy birthday to Charlene, too! This year we will meet her. I just know it!

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  37. KazukoMarch 15, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    she's adorable! oh your blog always moves me to tears!

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  38. camelamaMarch 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Many happy returns, Miss Butterbean!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Miss Butterbean! :D

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  40. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Yay! Happy Birthday Bean! You give our mama smiles everyday.
    -Two Tortie Sisters, Chloe & Kara

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  41. Kate B.March 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlene, sweet gorgeous girl! That spiffy new collar will match your beautiful eyes perfectly!

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  42. KylieMarch 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlene, lots hugs and purrs from Kylie, Molly and Lucy!

    We hope you have a wonderful day >^..^<

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  43. oceansMarch 15, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Happy Birthday Bean! I used to celebrate my cat's birthday (I knew for sure the day) by giving him a can of salmon or albacore in the morning and his favorite stuff for dinner, usually duck. Enjoy every birthday with them while you can.

    Laurie, how did Bean lead you guys to fostering kittens??

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  44. KatBoxJanitorMarch 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful birthday with us, Miss Bean!

    You look meowvelous!

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  45. Janice CornforthMarch 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    A very Happy Birthday to the beautiful Bean!

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  46. The Adventures of Scarlett and MellyMarch 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Happy happy birthday to the lovely Miss Butterbean!

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  47. CatsparellaMarch 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Happy Birthday, Charlene!! Thank you for all of the happiness you bring in to so many people's lives <3

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  48. JasonInIllinoisMarch 15, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Happy Birthday Beany! Thanks for all you've done and have many more birthdays from my furry family to yours.

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  49. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Happy birthday, Bean!

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  50. LyndaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Darlingest Charlene, you brighten so many lives. Wishing you a year full of joys and love.

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  51. sweet harvest moonMarch 17, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Happy Birthday lovely! :)

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  52. Earin MarybirdMarch 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I'm a little late Bean but my Happy Birthday wishes are still fresh!

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  53. SylvestermiasmommaMarch 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Happy belated birthday to the awesome and beautiful Miss Bean!!

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