9.25.2009

Slumber Party


Hello everyone! Welcome to my 14th birthday and to my special Slumber Party. The response to my invitation was overwhelming with over 60 kitties staying the night in our special Southern home in South Carolina. Mom has cleaned off the beds, pulled out the pillows, popped some kitty korn, spread out the nip toys, put in the kitty movies and even the valerian root ice pack for my special guests!
This is my baby picture from 1995. Mom says she never gets tired of seeing my cute little face with the big, "owl" eyes! I've come a long way in 14 years and hope I have many more. I may be an "old" ladycat, but I've still got lots of spirit and spunk.

For those of you who could stay overnight, I hope you enjoy the party and take home a treat from my birthday baskets.

I just can't find my Topini Treats in the U.S. anymore!

Everyone had a blast at the party and now it's time to sleep. Now everyone knows that not all kitties sleep at a slumber party. I hope you enjoyed your visit and can come to my party next year.

Have a look at all of my overnight guests.

A few woofies wanted to drop by! That's okay because they can patrol the grounds for introoders. I'm not sure how much patroling will get done since Khyra and Sydney appear to be pooped! I was thrilled that Khyra could join me since he is so well known in the CB. Mr. Jones, Spot and Sydney are my cousins and are always welcome. Mom was so glad to see them!

I think Bennett was keeping a watchful eye that no one would get in his special tent. Armani was trying to get belly scritches from my mom! Mom couldn't resist!

Now, this group of kitties I need to keep an eye on because while everyone was asleep, they were watchful. Hope no one gets their underwear put in the freezer. Hee! Hee! That's what mom says used to happen when she went to slumber parties as a teenager.

Now, I just love Miss Zoey from Zoolatry, but she had to out do everyone with her special sleeping bag. She also insisted that she had to put curlers in her hair to compete with Daisy. Wonder why Zoey left Maggy home?


Don't you just love Siena and Chilli snuggling up together. It was an honor for them to come from across the pond to attend my party. Better keep an eye out for Lester because he is wide-eyed and up to no good. I think Mr. Tigger got into the stinky goodness!

The Friends FurEver group came up a day early to help me prepare for the Slumber Party. I think they are a little exhausted, but I appreciated their help.

Now, this is a sleep group of kitties. I decided to join them to catch a little cat nap.

I think Samson got hold of my Valerian Root Ice Pack! He's out for the night!

The crew from Peggy's Place is keeping a watchful eye on everyone (except for Isis and Bob, who needed a nap after playing with the nip cigar!). Reese insisted on bringing her "Reese Box" to sleep in, but she let me try it out for a few minutes. Wasn't that nice of her?

Little Melvin's mom let him come over tonight as long as my mom chaperoned him since he isn't a mancat yet. Isn't he adorable? Minchie and Pandora just curled up and made themselves right at home!

Maggie Mae and Saylor got caught trying to sleep in mom's bed!

Several kitties are international travelers and made their way to the United States. Ginger Jasper came from England, Huffle came from Australia and Jasmine came from Brazil. Don't tell anyone, but Gemini tried to sneak in Chey for a few minutes, but she had to leave before anyone found her. I think she took my Siamese pillow with her for cover!

Fin was the first to grab the sink for the night and dared anyone to take it from her. She is a senior ladycat like me!

Of course, then we have the "fancy ladycats" (except for Ollie) for the evening that insisted on bringing special PJs and spa attire. Miss Daisy was the hit of the evening with her lounging robe! Don't know why Ollie wanted a curler in his hair. I think he was jealous of Daisy's curls, too!

I'm so glad Miss Billie was able to join me. She turned 14 this year, too and she was giving me lots of advice. Then, Bhu showed up! I think he is keeping an eye out for Romeo and Ginger Jasper!

Don't you love Eric's stuffed twin?

Dante and Domino insisted on wearing special PJs for the party. Dylan likes to sleep in the "raw". Mr. Tuck is just plain tuckered out!

Mom just found Stripes and Penjy hiding in the back closet. I must confess, I showed them my favorite hiding place. So glad the two of you could join us.


Mom went outside to get some more litter and she found Emma sleeping on the cabinet in the storage room. She invited Emma inside to join the others. Doesn't she look like she has been up to something?


Uh oh! Looks like someone is continuing the relationship that started on AS THE PAW TURNS. I am snuggled between my two main mancat squeezes: Ginger Jasper and Bhu. What a wonderful evening!

Thank you to everyone who helped make my 14th birthday so special!

68 comments:

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

Our mummy didn't send in our photo, so I'm gonna have to crash!! heehee!!! Maybe I'll do a catnip raid, or dip a sleepin' kitty paw in warm water... watch out for the RUMBLEPURR!!

Unknown said...

Looks like a full house. Hope you's momma is all bright eyed an' bushy-tailed cuz it looks like she's got some chaperonin' ta do with alla' the lady cats and man cats attendin'.

♥HAPPY PURRTHDAY, SWEET PRALINE♥

Misha said...

What a great party! I hope Cosmo didn't stay up gossiping all night!

Your Mummy is gonna have fun vacuming up all the extra floof after this...

Ozark Mountain Cats said...

Happy birthday Sweetie!

Ollie and da Ozark MOuntain Cats

Cat with a Garden said...

Happiest Birthday, Sweet Praline! It was very exciting to meet all your friends in furson and we fell asleep much to early.

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Dearest Sweet Praline! HAPPY BIRTHDAY you sweet little thing. What a wonderfur party you throw. Mommy said I can stay one night. I brought my blankie and frying pan to sleep in. It is magic and helps me teleport over real fast. I see so many nice kitties here I am sure we will have a wonderfur time. Oh I see Billie and Miss Lorianna over there...I like them so very much. We senior lady cats need to stick together...

Niko and Cloud said...

Happy Purrthday Sweet Praline!!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

What a wonderful party, Sweet Praline. Wonderful guests, too.
A furry happy 14th purrthday.
Love & Purrs & Hugs,
KC
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Sol
Smokey
BJ

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Mydear Sweet Praline.. What a fabulous time we all had.. I couldn't believe that there was so many of us kittie under one roof. It was also so good to see my friend Kyra again and he and your cousin kept us all safe and sound.
It was especialy nice to get to snuggle up with Bhu and your sweet self.. Well done to your mum for throwing such a briliant party..

Hugs GJ xx

Anonymous said...

Sorry we forgot to send our photo in ~ but we loved the party ~ thanks. Happy Birthday!

Milo and Alfie xx

ZOOLATRY said...

Make sure everyone looks and acts their best "the morning after" as we heard that INSIDE EDITION is covering the event for the evening news... such a party, such a gathering, such SWEETNESS...
Praline you are a celeb! Happy Birthday Girl!

Parker said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Sweet Praline!
Big smoochies to you!

Teddy Westlife said...

Happy birthday Sweet Praline! This is one of the best parties I've been too. I hope your mum installed some spare litter boxes though, otherwise there could be some long queues.

Huffle Mawson

Forty Paws said...

Happy Happy Purrfday Sweet Praline! We are having a blast!

Luf, Annie, Gatsbi, Jenny, Dorf, G.T., Smokey, Obi, Sally, Reno, and Orinch

Tuck said...

This was the best party ever!!! I can't believe I fell asleep so early! Happy, happy Birthday dear Praline!!

The Whiskeratti said...

We wish we coulda come too!!! It looked so much fun.

The Creek Cats said...

Happy 14th Purrthday, Sweet Praline! We are so thrilled to be here at your slumber party, it's our first and what a great time we are having!! You and your mom know how to throw a great party! Thank you so much for inviting us!
XOXO
Maggie May and Saylor
and the rest of the Creek Cats

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are having a pawsome time at your slumber party. Thank you so much for inviting us. We are going to have to look into Mommy getting us a robe. Daisy seems very comfortable in hers. Happy Birthday ~Scylla & Charybdis

Sorry we couldn't stay. Fenris felt like he should be home guarding Mommy and I (Socks) wanted to take the chance without the pest (er I meant the girls) home to relax. We just wanted to drop off the girls so we were sure they got there safely and pop in to wish you a Happy Birthday before heading home. ~Socks & Fenris

jenianddean said...

Wishing you the happiest of happy birthdays! Looks like you had a great time at your slumber party. Congrats to your Gamecocks, too.
--Jasper, Josie, HB and Maggie

The Meezers or Billy said...

this looks like so much fun! We is going to try and squeeze in somewhere. fank you for inviting us Praline!

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Praline! We're having such a good time - we've never been to a Slumber Party before. We have birthday card for you on our blog today. We can't wait for next year's party! Please thank your Mom for putting this super party together!!

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

CCL Wendy said...

Happy 14th Birthday, Sweet Praline!!! You are a very special kitty and you deserve this big blowout party. I hope you like the real cans of tuna that the 3-Ds brought with them. It's the really good kind of tuna -- the white, flaked stuff, and the juices in the tin are yummy, too! They brought enough to share with efurrybody!

What an impurresive line-up of guests you have! This just shows how much efurryone LOVES YOU, Praline!

Cory said...

Oh what a fun party...glad I brought some nip for everyone to share...but how did you know I was trying to steal underwear to put in the freezer? Am I that transparent? Glad your mom left out some of her socks so I could carry them off and sing to them in the middle of the night!

Happy Birthday Sweet Praline. Hope this is the bestest birthday ever!

Pee Ess...my momma and Bennette are also have a great time! Gingers is hissed off because she's not there to gossip with Reese and Cosmo...

SeaThreePeeO said...

Happy 14th Birthday Sweet Praline! xxx

Looks like you had a fab party.

Special birthday puurrs from our own birthday boy Thomas O'Toole xx

The Kitty Krew said...

Happy birthday, Sweet Praline! We iz happy that we were able to make it for the slumber party. Now that we've had a good nap, it's time to wake up and par-tay! Woo!!

How about a conga dance??

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

Quill and Greyson said...

::Claps Paws:: Oh Praline that was fun, what a great party you and your mom throw!! Boy I think I need more nap time...

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We snuck on your Mom's laptop to wish you a very special 14th birthday, Praline! We had so much fun! Wasn't it funny watching the Moms stuffing all that chocolate in their faces? Girls and their chocolate! You and your Mom are the best hostesses!

Samantha & Mom said...

Happy 14th Birthday Sweet Praline and many, many, many moooooooore!!!
We had a wonderful time and our Boston Cousin Lester says thanks for the wonderful time!! It was his first cat get together and he had a blast and so did we. We all thank your Mom and you for a great time!!
Your TX furiends,

Vicki said...

Happy 14th birthday!!!! I'm sorry I missed the party! I was a bit slow in seeing the invitation. Oh well, there is always next year!
And what a cute little kitten you were in your baby photo.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy purrfday Praline. You threw a wonderful slumber party and we had so much fun. We think your mum had a bit of a shock when more than fifty kitties decided to play THoE at 3am.

Hansel said...

happy purrdeh praline! we are sorry we missed the party. :(

8GR8LOLCATS said...

Sweet Praline... HAPPY Number 14... you aren't getting older... you're getting sweeter! FUN Slumber Party Post!

Anonymous said...

wow what a night!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Happy Purrrrrrday!

It was a furry fun experience!

Woo really know how to pawty!

I'm glad woo pawmitted me to attend!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Charlemagne and Tamar said...

Praline,

Happy Birthday and it looks like you had a wonderful party! So many guests and so much fun!

Charlemagne and Tamar

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Armani said he has soooooo much fun, and he loves all his new kitty friends!
Happy 14th b-day to you, Praline!
--JB, Chester, CocoBean and Armani

Anonymous said...

Happy "14th" Purrday Sweet Praline!!! Thank you SO furry much for ivting us to celebrate it with you! We had so much fun meeting effuryone who was there! Sorry mom forgot to bring our pillows, but you had plenty to share!!! We hope you get ALL the presents you desire and have a wonderfurl day!!!

Angel Gracie=^o.o^= said...

I saw today that it was your birthday so I wanted to stop in and wish you the happiest of days. You certainly have a big crowd for the slumber party. I bet no one will get any sleep.
Wishing you many more birthdays to come.
It was nice meeting you.

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

We dropped by to wish you a very Happy and Special 14th birthday with many more to come.

prrrrrrrrrrsssssssss

Gemini and Ichiro said...

You mean the Siamese pillow WASN'T a gift?! Oh oops.

Here--let's have some more ham. I have plenty.

Jasmim said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweet Praline !!!
When you were a baby was really beautiful, with her lovely eyes! I also love them :)
Your slumber party was wonderful and very funny ^^

Daisy said...

Happy birthday, Sweet Praline! This is the funnest slumber party, ever! Thanks for inviting us over to share your special day.

Reese =^..^= said...

Meowee! What a turn out! I think it's the party of the year. Happy, happy Birthday to you, Sweet Praline.

The Crew said...

Well happy, happy purrthday Praline, dear...any many more!

My goodness, it's quite crowded in here, isn't it? Misty, go find us some cushions and I'll be right over as soon as I get a bite. I'm hungry after our teleporting.

Tipper

Us4 Cats said...

HAPPY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!

now, we know we were there (stripes and pengy) but (cough-cough) we didnt seem to make the showing. unless bean looked too quickly-she will relooks. thats oaky. we still had a great time eatn our popcorns and slumbering awaysat a very special occasion!
-US4 Gatos

The Island Cats said...

Happy Birthday, Sweet Praline! This is such a fun party! We're having so much fun! Thanks for inviting us! Now let us at that nip!!!

TwoSpecialWires said...

What a great gathering of kitties, Sweet Praline! We couldn't stay long, but were glad to have stepped in for a minute. Long enough to wish you a Happy Birthday, and check to see if there were any left-unlicked cans of tuna. That's our favorite!

Love from a coupla doggies,
Jake and Fergi xxoo

Amy & the house of cats said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Praline!! Today is Kirzon's birtday too so he is sending extra special birthday wishes to you!

We are very sad we couldn't make the slumber part (stupid computer) - especially Lola. She would have loved to hang out with the girlcats for a while and get away from all her brothers!

We hope you have a wonderful special day!!

L. Alida said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Praline! Miss Billie had so much fun hanging out with you and all of the other kitties and woofies. What a great party! The treats were delicious and everyone was so nice. Miss Billie slept very well and enjoyed hearing all the latest news about who is dating who. ;)
I hope Mommy Paula enjoyed the white chocolate peanut butter cups. :)
What a great way to end a long week. Thank you Praline and Mommy Paula!
Lots of Hugs and Purrs,
Miss Billie and Lorianna

Fat Eric said...

Happy purrthday Praline! Looks like a great party!

Us4 Cats said...

aha! mom thought we didnt make the show but as you said we was a-hiding in da closet all safe and sounds together.
we joined the party late- sowwy. but we had such a great time we zonked out as one, man & his tux.
we loved your party- we tinks the NIP is what finally made us go Zzzzzzzz.
Happy birthday! it was da best .
-Us4Gatos

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Happy Birthday sweet girl! Angel had a lot of fun at the party! Kirby was grounded for fighting with her and did not get to go. He is very sorry he missed the party ans had improved his manners. You had so many guests! I'll bet the whole house was covered in sleeping cats!

Us4 Cats said...

p/s's- we appreciate you finding us and including us in all the photos. we had bean look as soon as she got ups so we culd show her the time we had. we is getn to be big kitties now cuz we did a slumber party. this was really neat. our first overnite time.
-Us4 Gatos, stripes & pengy

My Mind's Eye said...

Sweet Pralines....Kudos you your mom on this EXCELLENT post. I just saw you over at Skeeters!!! Ya'll have a ball. I'd love to be a fly on the wall to hear all the kitty gossip.
Enjoy!!
Madi and Mom

Pattyskypants said...

On ur purrfday, Sweet Praline, U madez me a very happy mancat with the speshul snuggles. U iz the besst snuggler!! It was so good to see Melvin and GJ and Romeo again, but where was Maggy?? She is always disappearin! Happy, Happy Purrfday sweetest SWeet P! xxoo Bhu

Mom Paula, U iz a wonderful hostess and such a speshul mom to make such a fun party! Me luvz U! xxoo Bhu

Ditto! Patty

Chesney Cats said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Praline!! What a wonderful party, I am having a blast!! Thanks for letting me stay for the slumber party even though Mama was late with my picture. Thanks to Mom Paula for putting together such a great party!!

Purrs,
Emma

Castle said...

happy birthday sweet praline! i will be 14 in february! it is a great age to be! you are so beautiful, we all love you kitten pic xxx

Jack, Persephone, Tenzing and Lancelot said...

Happy birthday, Praline!

We're crashing your party!

But we got you a present!

~Jack and Persephone

Peggy's Place said...

Boy did we have fun. We met so many new friends and partied hardy. Jeannie says she had so much fun she can't remember anything. Romeo and Bob kept checking out all the lady kitties. Summer and Babe (being senior cats)stood by the wall and watched all the fun going on. And of course Isis made a pig of herself eating and drinking way too much. She is still walking funny. Thanks for such a good time and Happy Birthday Sweet Praline :)

Jenny said...

Happy Birthday!

It looks like a great party.

Jenny
Poochieheaven

Tina T-P said...

Oh my, what a fun time you are going to have tonight - Sorry we cannot stay, but Sinda is almost 20 years old and she needs her sleep :-) Have a good party! T.

Myst and Blackie said...

Happy 14th Birthday Praline... Myst & I are going visit Chey's ham... I'll try to keep her out of trouble.

Jade

Just Ducky said...

Great party, I needed to keep working on my 94 naps for Grampie. It is nice that he shares his purrthday with such a lovely ladycat.

Sunny's Mommy said...

Happy 14th Birthday, Sweet Praline :-)

Nina Torbie said...

Oh, Sweet Praline, you are so lovely! Victor and I are coming to nap with all of you since our beans will be away a lot this weekend. But we're also visiting Wendy's LOL-spot this weekend. We'll be so busy, we won't hardly miss the beans!
Purrs,
Nina

Baby Patches said...

OMC! Where has I been...well helping da busy momma of course. So sorry I missed dis pawsome pawty! I hopes you had a furtastic purrthday mai sweet furriend Praline!

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrs

Jasmim said...

OH Praline, a party always leaves us tired :)

Jans Funny Farm said...

Wow, Cameron wasn't kidding about there being a big group at your birthday sleepover, Praline. We've been offline since Thurs week ago and missed all the excitement. Looks like a great time was had by all.