We Should Probably Name Him....
Murphy Jr., being the crazy mama kitty that she is, has moved the babies out to the big round bales of hay. Alan has been taking food and water out to them, since Murphy Jr. isn't quite as "motherly" as she should be.
The kittens are big enough now where they're starting to explore their area a bit more, and tonight I found them playing on top of the hay. (Usually they're down on the ground, in between some of the big bales.)
I thought I'd share some of the photos I took of this cute little FUR BALL!
Here he was stalking a piece of hay that I was moving around on one of the neighboring bales.
He thought he could hide from me .... hardly. *grin*
And here's one that I thought looked cute as a black and white photo. Don't you just want to squeeze his little fluffy body!
We should probably name him ... he has three (nearly identical) sisters too (we think). They weren't too hip on the idea of coming out from under the tree limbs that hang down onto the bales.
We're open to suggestions - leave us a note!
Hi Anna,
I think you should name hime "Michelle's new Kitty"!
He is beautiful! I love those blue eyes. You have the most amazing eye for photography and I love looking at you pictures.
TFS
Posted by: Michelle | October 18, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I thought of Bailey too!
Posted by: Doris | October 18, 2008 at 03:57 AM
OMGosh...what a cute kitty! I would call him Teddy, because he looks so cuddly, even though he really doesn't let you cuddle. :)
Posted by: Nancy | October 17, 2008 at 03:26 PM
My kids and I are listening to a great audio book called "The Underneath," by Kathi Appelt. The story is wonderful, can't really describe it - there are so many layers of story telling going on. The main story is about two little kittens, Puck and Sabine. They are born in the Underneath, where they are safe. One day Puck ventures out, and he is now trying to journey back to his sister. Both kittens are silver, Puck has a white crescent moon on his forehead.
Long way of saying, he should be Puck!
Posted by: Lynn | October 17, 2008 at 08:08 AM
You just take the bestest photos! He is so adorable................full of MISCHIEF
Posted by: joyk | October 16, 2008 at 10:32 PM
OH he is just TOO cute for words! Your photography is amazing! Do you use a long lens so you can stand right back? Your animals always seem so at ease
Posted by: Amy | October 16, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I want to hug him and squeeze him and call him George. Or Shenanigan, he looks like a little troublemaker :)
Posted by: Holly | October 15, 2008 at 05:09 PM
My daughter is always calling our medium haired cat "fluffadoodle". Might be cute considering how many chickens you have - would make a good chicken name for one of your frizzles too :-)
Posted by: Anne | October 15, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Isn't he adorable??? He is so scruffy-looking, which gives me the idea that his name should be Scruffy. :-)
Posted by: Holly | October 15, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Oh my how cute! I love kitties! That face says trouble...
I don't know how you keep track of all the names of your animals...I get my kids mixed up! LOL!
Posted by: Danielle | October 15, 2008 at 12:21 PM
My goodness, he is sooooooooo adorable, be still my heart!!! TFS
Posted by: Juanita | October 15, 2008 at 11:23 AM
He's sooooooo cute! I would name him Max for the obvious and very clear initial "M" that has been stamped on his forehead... apparently with Stazon Black ink ;)
Posted by: kayjaydee | October 15, 2008 at 07:26 AM
I think you hit the nail on the head when you called him 'Fur Ball'! :)
Posted by: Sarah Peale | October 15, 2008 at 07:11 AM
He certainly is adorable with those blue eyes, but I'd have to name them Achoo, Gazoontite & GodBlessYou because I'm allergic, LOL! How about in honor of Old Blue Eyes -- Frankie.
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 14, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I thought of another name. How about "Scout" since he is the brave one of the litter and keeps watch for the others.
Posted by: Janet S | October 14, 2008 at 09:37 PM
OMG!! What a beautiful kitty!! I am partial to Hailey or Bailey...I think it would suit her very much! :0)
Posted by: Tracy | October 14, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Mom hid them in the hay bales, right? So how about Hayward or Hayley(for a sister)? Or Bale-lee or Alfalfa? Or Strawbridge or Meadow? Just to name a few. LOL
Posted by: Janet S | October 14, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Looooooove your pics, Anna! DH says you should call this charming kitten 'Bandit' cuz he looks like a raccoon. And I think it's an appropriate name give your recent bout with the chicken lovin' raccoon! :)
Posted by: Danita (Moberkitty) | October 14, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Well, we took a vote (just the two of us)LOL!! and Christina votes for "Boo" - naturally because it is her nickname as well. and I vote for "Quigley" - from the movie 'Quigley Down Under' because he looks like an adventurer to me!!! LOVE the new sets. Sandra and Christina
Posted by: Sandra | October 14, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Ooh....soo adorable! How bout "Seigfried and Roy"...he looks like one of the white tigers they train!
Posted by: Ah-Ling | October 14, 2008 at 06:55 PM
OK - now that I think about it - what about Peter (for Peter Rabbit) and his sisters can be Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail? He is the brave one that comes out to check out the world. . . not that he would ever get into trouble. . .
Posted by: MicheleP | October 14, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Sorry, I have "Pride & Prejudice" on the brain. I like the name Mr. Darcy. For the female cats, I would name them after the Bennet sisters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia.
Posted by: Anthonette | October 14, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Oh how precious Anna! I just want to reach in the computer screen and grab him!! So cute!!
Posted by: Shannon Erskine | October 14, 2008 at 06:04 PM
My three year old little girl LOVES cats and especially kittens - you are so her biggest hero right now! She is sitting next to me looking at these photos and is over the moon! lol - How does it feel to be adored by a 3 year old? lol
Kim
Posted by: Kim Teasdale | October 14, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Can I call him . . . MINE?!
He's just precious!
Posted by: Beth M | October 14, 2008 at 04:34 PM
His markngs are nearly perfect and so beautiful. He seems like a very adventursome kitty, full of bravery and courage. I think his name should be Gideon, or maybe Hayseed (just for fun)! Your pictures are wonderful, and I hope the girls will lose their fear and come out long enough for you to take their pictures. Good luck in the name selection, can't wait to hear the decision...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | October 14, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Oh what a beauty!!!
How about Hunter?
Posted by: JenMarie | October 14, 2008 at 03:12 PM
My daughter and I love to see your animal pictures. She has chosen the name "Whiskers." He's adorable :)
Posted by: Nancy | October 14, 2008 at 03:04 PM
I have been trying to think what this sweetie reminds me of and it is a Lynx or Bobcat kitten a little longer tufts on his ears and he could pass for one he has that hunter look. Look out chickens!!!. Ann lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | October 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Anna, his second idea is *Freckles*.
Posted by: Juliana | October 14, 2008 at 02:43 PM
My ds (12) loves these pictures. His idea for a name is *Sparky*
Posted by: Juliana | October 14, 2008 at 02:42 PM
How about Scamp.
Posted by: debra | October 14, 2008 at 02:41 PM
What a cutie!!! Look at that sweet face!! How about "Silver"??
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | October 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
In the Dresden Files series of novels (also a short-run tv show), the Wizard Harry Dresden works with a police LT named Karrin Murphy. So Murphey Jr. made me think of that. Harry's cat's name is Mister. His dog's name is Mouse. (He's a Foo Dog.) There's also his girlfriend Susan and ex-girlfriend Elaine. Maybe you could name all the kittens as characters from the novels to go with their momma's name. :)
Posted by: Shala | October 14, 2008 at 01:24 PM
He is absolutely adorable. I could just latch onto him and love him all to pieces. Thank you for sharing your photos.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | October 14, 2008 at 01:18 PM
No clue on a name, but he is SOOO cute!! I totally want to pick him up and cuddle him! :)
P.S. Thanks for posting kitty pictures!
Posted by: Jennifer King | October 14, 2008 at 01:09 PM
He is so adorable! How about Scooter?
Posted by: MaryBeth | October 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM
I like Diane's name...Fluffles! He's a real cutey all right!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | October 14, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Awwww, how STINKIN' CUTE!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | October 14, 2008 at 12:27 PM
The suggested name of Smokey gets my vote too. :)
Posted by: Fran | October 14, 2008 at 12:06 PM
When I was little I had a kitten that looked just like him. How sweet...His name was bandit for the little mask it looked like he had around his eyes. So I suggest Bandit....
Posted by: Erin Bohland | October 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Those have to be the MOST adorable, beautiful kittens I've seen in a very long time. Those magnificant blue eyes really get me and the coloring is awesome!! I like the name Bailey, Muffin, Blueberry (don't know why but I do). I continue to LOVE your photos! They really brighten my day. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Posted by: Fran | October 14, 2008 at 11:40 AM
No name suggestions from me...just think he's a total cutie pie!!!
Posted by: Novell | October 14, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Do you have a Thomas in your brood? He just looks like a "Thomas" to me. Definitely a delicious little thing. Purrrrfect! =)
Posted by: Susan | October 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I think the little guy should be named Avocado. Just 'cuz. :)
Posted by: Debra E | October 14, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I just love seeing pictures of your animals. Of course, I love your cards and designs, but the animals are a highlight of my day I must admit. I think this little guy looks like a Bailey. I think Bailey is a great name for a cat who is independent, adventuresome and down right adorable.
Posted by: Linda Viers | October 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Will you please send that kitten to Colorado. HE IS ADORABLE. My first thought for a name is Dusty - because he is an outdoor kitten, plays in the barn in the hay, I can just smell the hay dust.
Posted by: JaneAnn | October 14, 2008 at 10:12 AM
What an adorable kitten! The pictures of him are fantastic!
The first name that came to mind as I read this post was "Mist". His coloring just reminds me of a misty morning in the valley. All nice and grey but sweet and promising too.
Have fun picking a name for him!
Posted by: Darlene Pinder | October 14, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Bailey and Finn are good ones! But how about Gilligan? LOL
Posted by: Laurie | October 14, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I like Boo, and I like Bailey since he plays on the bales of hay. One of his sisters should be Haylee. He is so cute. Thanks for sharing. Mari
Posted by: Mari Pearson | October 14, 2008 at 10:02 AM