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You are here: Home / Diary / Christmas Eve: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Christmas Eve: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

December 25, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat49 Comments

Okay, the truth is that it was mostly good. But let’s start with the bad and ugly.

Bummer!

There was an outfit to be worn.

Yes, this is my if-looks-could-kill look

It was too big for me. Can you see how much the front strap sticks out?

She will do anything for treats.

It fit Binga much better, but in spite of her benign expression here, wearing it put her in a really bad mood. Boodie lucks out. She never has to wear anything because she’s shy and my human feels sorry for her. I don’t know why she does not feel equally sorry for me or Binga after we’ve been stuck wearing these things.

How fun to get something unexpected!

The good was that I got a nice surprise package from my Daily Abyssinian friends, Jacoby and his human!

Jake's human does awesome cartoons!

It included a cute card and a 2014 kitty cartoon calendar that Jake’s human created.

Is this what I really look like?

In fact, Jake’s human is really creative! The big surprise was this Somali stuffie that she made herself! She has done plush Abys before, but I think this is the first time she has tried a Somali.

Hey, I'm a cat - I'm allowed to sniff butts

Its tail is even bigger than mine! I am kind of envious.

Looks better on her than on me!

On top of being such a wonderfully sweet and generous gesture, giving us this Somali stuffie solved the problem of what to do with the dress after Binga and I rejected it. Thanks so much, Jake and Coco! You are both awesome!

I love the Secret Paws gift exchange

I also got my Secret Paws presents just in time to open them up on Christmas Eve! They are from my new friend Spike William. I have only known him for a few months, but I knew the kitties before him, Willow and China Cat, for several years. In fact one year, I got to send them Secret Paws gifts. Sadly, they both died this past year, Willow in March and China Cat in July. Spike was adopted in time to know China Cat a little. He is still young and quite lively!

There were almost smacky paws over the catnip toys

Look at all these awesome gifts! As soon as my human has a break between the holiday parties she is attending with her boyfriend, I will have her edit the rest of the photos so I can put them up on the Secret Paws 2013 blog!

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  1. Kitties Blue says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    That was sure a cute dress. However, we cannot blame y’all for not wanting to wear it. Putting it on your adorable stuffy was such a great idea. You certainly got some super prezzies. Enjoy them all. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  2. Amelia Hughes says

    December 28, 2013 at 7:25 am

    LOL….I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Sparkle and family!!!!!

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  3. Cattle Aussies~Bella, Terra, & Kronos says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:28 am

    You and Binga look so cute though. Great presents and we’re glad that you were able to find a good use for the dress 🙂

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  4. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:13 am

    Meowzers so many pawsome things !
    Accept that dress of course 😉

    XOXO

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  5. Harvey Button says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:48 am

    😆

    Oh you guys, those CLOTHES!!!!!! 🙄 😆 :mrgreen: 😯

    I am SO Glad you got gifties to make up for the clothes.

    Merry Christmas you guys and may 2014 safe, happy and successful.

    Reply
  6. Quill says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Merry Christmas to all of you!!

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  7. Georgia and Julie says

    December 25, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    We are glad you all had a Merry Christmas!!
    Well, except for you and Binga in the dress 😐
    Spike sent you a pawsome gift package.Bet you all enjoyed it a lot!
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,Tiger and JJ
    and Angel Tillie

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  8. Cherrry City Kitties says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    That looks like some great loot! Boy, Binga, you were a good sport to get dressed up today. You deserve a medal!

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  9. Elvira Mistress of Felinity and Miss Sneakers says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Meowy Chrissymouse, my friend!

    Loved the pictures!

    I enjoyed telling little Sneakers (Who got her nickname today!) about Secret Paws and hope we can return to participating, ourselves, next year.

    Elvira

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  10. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 25, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Merry Christmas! Cool purr-esents, except fur the outfit!

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  11. Mark's Mews says

    December 25, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    A Very Meowy Chrissiemouse to you! Great gifts! We hope Sandy Claws brought you lots of wonderful treats, toys and Nip too.

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  12. Katnip Lounge says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Sparkle, the boyz here say you are Quite Fetching in that frock…perhaps you should have it tailored!

    Awesome gifts, and Merry Christmas to you and your family (Human and Feline, OK, and the Dawg, too) from alla us at The Lounge.

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  13. Coco & Jake says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I’m glad you liked it! I found that fabric and HAD to make a Somali with it…second time with longhair fur, first Somali. And first time with a cute pattern I found on DeviantArt. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  14. Texas, a cat in... Austin says

    December 25, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Glad to see that it was mostly good! I hope the Push Somali can now play model for all the costume holidays 😉

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  15. Cathy Keisha says

    December 25, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Whoa! That chili pepper is HOT so watch out! I’m lucky I get to miss out on all the clothes. Merry Chrisrmas one and all from our condo to your house.

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  16. William says

    December 25, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I think you two did very well with the dress. (I thank Bast I’m a boy, though.) Anyway, Merry Catmas to you all!

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  17. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101.com) says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:43 am

    It’ll be a happy Christmas no doubt after the dress came off! Merry Catmas to you and the whole family.

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  18. Flynn says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Those are all great gifts. The stuffie looks lovely.
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you.

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  19. BeadedTail says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:55 am

    We think both of you were cute in that dress! The stuffie is very cute! What a haul you got from Secret Paws!

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  20. 9, Chani and Sheamus Popoki says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Our human says that your human has excellent taste in dresses! Also, the dress was a little big for Chani as well. Our human actually bought the dress for an English Bull dog pup but made Chani model it first.

    We think you and Binga look beautiful in the dress and completely understand how put out you both must have been.

    Merry Christmas to you, your roommates and humans!
    9, Chani and Sheamus Popoki

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  21. Cheysuli says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Happy Christmas!

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  22. Caren Gittleman says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

    OMC that Stuffie is BEYOND AMAZING!!!! Gorgeous! Meowy Christmas to you!

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  23. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I will have to butt the publicist to make her sign up for the Farm cats next year. She is not to bright some times.
    I am like you Sparkle – clothing is not for animals as much as humans try to dress us up. (You will see what I mean tomorrow. *sigh*)

    I hope you all have a wonder Christmaaa and get lots of treats.

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  24. Sam says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Merry Christmas Sparkle! Wow….looks like that new stuffie arrived just in time to save you from having to wear that dress any longer….no doubt even Binga is glad SHE doesn’t have to wear it either. I mean it’s “Christmassy” but gee…..we aren’t little dollies to be dressed up right? My Mom doesn’t “get” that either! Anyway, looks like you got a lot of loot from your Santa Paws partner……this has been a bumper crop of gifts for Christmas this year….!

    Holiday Hugs, Sammy

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  25. The Creative Cat says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Wow, that Somali stuffie came along just in time to save you from any further indignities–now that’s a Christmas gift in itself! Merry Christmas to you and your humans!

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  26. Katie Bella says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Girls, no matter your mood or shyness in one of you, your beauty is a joy to see each day..dressed up or not.

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  27. Oui Oui says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Sorry about the dress, Sparkle! That is no way to spend a holiday. Oui Oui and Julie tend to be the ones dressed up here, and they both hate it. Our mom feels sorry for MMM, but she tried putting a Santa hat on her, and she took it better than the usual victims. At least, it didn’t put her in a bad mood. Anyway, a very Merry Christmas to all of you! Cheers!

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  28. Loupi and Zorro says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Cool presents ! Meowy Chrissymouse to you all ! Purrs

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  29. Sue Brandes says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Those are some pawsome gifts. Sparkle you look adorable in that outfit. Merry Christmas.

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  30. IndulgedFurries says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Merry Christmas to all of you. Looks like you’ll have a great time with all those new toys. It’s a good thing you got the stuffy because it can model ALL your costumes instead of you.

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  31. Carrie says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Merry Christmas sweetie from Rajah Jody J.C. Lexi Jeni Ginger and Wendy

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  32. Baby Tali says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I loves that look on your face while yous wearing the dress..MOL..Binga don’t seem to likes it much either..Boodie is a lucky girly..You sure did score with the presents Sparkle..Has a fun Christmas day..Sparkle, Binga, Boodie & your humans people..Hugs 😀

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  33. Mr. Black (the cat) says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I’m glad that no one tries to dress me!! One time the lady put a flower on top of my head and took a photo. I only tolerated this because I did not know there was a flower on my head. Only afterwards, when I saw the photo, did I realize the indignity which had been perpetrated on me. Dressing up the stuffing seems like a good alternative…

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  34. Fur Everywhere says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Merry Christmas to you, Sparkle! I’m so glad you had a (mostly) good day!

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  35. Fraidy Kats! says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Merry Christmas, Sparkle! and Binga, Boodie, and the humans too! You sure got some nice pressies 🙂 We like your solution for the Christmas dress, though we thought you looked pretty cute in it 🙂

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

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  36. prancer pie says

    December 25, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Cool gifts!

    Have a Merry Christmas, furriends!
    XOXO

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  37. Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

    December 25, 2013 at 7:02 am

    We discovered The Daily Abysinnian a few months ago through a comment they left here, but we didn’t know that their peep hand made stuffies. What a great gift, especially if it relieves you of clothing modeling duty.

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    • Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

      December 25, 2013 at 7:03 am

      We clicked Post Comment before we said the important thing… Merry Christmas, Sparkle, Binga, and Boodie!

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  38. Brian says

    December 25, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Good stuff Sparkle! Merry Christmas hugs from all of us at Brian’s Home!!!

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  39. The Island Cats says

    December 25, 2013 at 6:05 am

    MOL! The dress looks best on that stuffie, Sparkle! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

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  40. Cats of wildcat woods says

    December 25, 2013 at 6:00 am

    Looks like (dressing up aside) you are already having the best Meowy Chrissymouse ever!

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  41. Hannah and Lucy says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Meowy Christmas to you all – you’ve got some great gifts from your Secret Paw.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  42. Jacqueline says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:16 am

    Those are all great gifts and the Christmas dress looks purrfect on your new friend!…We are very grateful for you all…Merry Christmas dear friends…kisses…Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  43. Deb Barnes - Zee and Zoey says

    December 25, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Merry Christmas to you and yours from Deb, Dan, Harley, Zee, Zoey, Mia, Peanut, Rolz, Kizmet, and our Angel, Mr. Jazz

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  44. Marg says

    December 25, 2013 at 4:50 am

    Merry Christmas to all of you. We love your stuffy. You scored all kinds of good stuff. We don’t like dressing up any more either. Hope all of you have a great day.

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  45. HH and the Boys says

    December 25, 2013 at 4:31 am

    Merry Christmas to all of you…. We love that dress, but wouldn’t be caught dead in it.

    Have a great day.

    hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles

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  46. Charpps says

    December 25, 2013 at 4:29 am

    WTG Boodie!! We never thought of trying that angle for getting out of having to wear silly costumes. That is now filed away in our stash of …….oh,oh here comes the human.
    Meowy Christmas Boodie and thanks,
    Jasmine, Joey, Eddie & Rosie

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  47. Toby & Leia says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Meowwy Chrissymouse! And that dress…. oh my Ceiling Cat, hoomins luff dressing us up, don’t they? A good round of smacky paws may be in order here.
    Enjoy your presents.

    Reply

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