We can't go down to the barn without Junior making an appearance, and "assisting" with whatever it is we're doing.
Today, he was "assisting" me take photos of Thurston. He's such a good helper, though I'm pretty sure he thought I was doing it ALL wrong.
Towards the end he was telling me to hustle it up with the canned food. I think that had more to do with it than anything...

FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS photos!! Your photography is awesome, and Junior is one handsome cat.
Posted by: Juanita | October 08, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Well isn't this cat just the perfect one for this month?! I am not a cat person but I do think black cats are very cool.
Posted by: Novell | October 07, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I just love your photos of the animals. I wish I could learn to take such beautiful pictures.
Posted by: patty | October 07, 2008 at 08:55 AM
What a handsome kitty!! Perfect for Halloween :)
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 07, 2008 at 07:50 AM
What a handsome Dude!! We have a black mittenfoot named Max. When he was a kitten, he's sleep in my grandmothers Belgian Crystal punch bowl. I have since put it away (she'd roll over if she'd have seen it)....He's full grown now and handsome as ever. He's a cleptoe too..he steals away all of my craft supplies if I don't put it away. He's a helper too, especially when I am on the computer. He is fasicinated by the curser, and loves to step on the keys...go figure. BUT we LOVE him~~~Your kitty and Max could be brothers....... :-)
Posted by: Vicky Sitterly | October 06, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Anna, I just made my daughter come and look at some of your farm family! I really love that chicken called 'peanut'! I mean, we both just oh'd and awww'd over all you photos, you're a lucky girl!
Posted by: paula | October 06, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Oh, Anna what a beautiful cat! And your photography is amazing. I miss my all-white Turkish Angora who died 2 yrs. ago. Now we are a dog family!
Posted by: Robyn | October 06, 2008 at 06:15 PM
He is a handsome fellow. Do any of the cats ever try getting the chickens?
Posted by: Michelle | October 06, 2008 at 04:06 PM
I just love your pictures of all the farm animals. They are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Posted by: Carol H. | October 06, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Oh, he is so sleek and handsome. I had a black cat as a child and Junior reminds me very much of him. You pictures are just wonderful and you certainly have a knack for catching the "attitude" of your animals. Thanks for sharing your bounty with us...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | October 06, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Junior is the perfect Halloween cat!! Great picture!
Posted by: dcorder | October 06, 2008 at 09:43 AM
What a handsome fella! I thought maybe he was laughing in the last photo! Super pretty silky black coat...great Halloween kitty, so make sure he stays in the barnyard that night!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | October 06, 2008 at 09:18 AM
What a gorgeous kitty--these pics would make great Halloween cards!
Posted by: Heather | October 06, 2008 at 08:57 AM
I was just on the Whipper Snapper site - can't wait til the 13th to see your new sets! I'm a sucker for Christmas sets - I could make each of my cards with a different set and still some would go unused! LOL! Have a great day!
Posted by: Ardyth | October 06, 2008 at 07:15 AM
He looks like he is posing for you!
Posted by: Tami McBeain (tmarie) | October 06, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Well, isn't he just gorgeous! I love that first shot with the sun hitting the trees behind him.
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | October 06, 2008 at 01:59 AM
Junior is so handsome! I have a solid black female, with yellow eyes and black whiskers, that looks so much like Jr.! She sleeps on my chest every night, UNDER the blanket. . . she's quite a character! Gotta love kitties! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 05, 2008 at 10:12 PM
What fantastic pic's of Junior. The close up would make a perfect card, he has the most striking eyes I've ever seen!
Posted by: Dotty | October 05, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Love your pics of "life on the farm". I know just how hard it is to everybody to hold still!!! :) They all want to know what c'ya doin over there?? and come over to say HI!! Or wipe their nose on your leg. :) Happy Birthday week!!!
Jenni King
Posted by: Jenni King | October 05, 2008 at 08:03 PM
OMG! He is the Perfect Halloween kitty! I have a b&w kitty girl named Boo (after Monster's Inc, not Halloween) and she is such a love and also has to lend assistance whenever we are outdoors. Love these pics of your cute Junior!!! (and ur cool chickens! never seen chickens like that.) :)
Posted by: Cheri Freeman | October 05, 2008 at 06:44 PM
I love when you post pictures of the farm animals. Being a city girl, I have never really gotten the chance to be around anything more than a pet dog and those animals you spend 5 minutes with at a petting zoo. They are all such wonderful creatures and I love seeing them. Thank you :)
Posted by: Jessica | October 05, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Beautiful kitty! I love the shot of him leaning over the fence. . . great pictures! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Dawn Liedtka | October 05, 2008 at 05:55 PM
What beautiful pictures of that black cat! He is sooooo striking! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
Posted by: Tammy Nichols | October 05, 2008 at 05:33 PM