KIT-KAT HOLIDAYS

            Is there anything better than a good surprise? I mean that kind of surprise that whimsically delights and leaves you with a big grin on your face? 

            My in-laws gave me a fantastic holiday gift this year...one that came not only from their hearts but from their collective artistic skills as well. I have always liked putting a little holiday decor in our living or dining rooms...what ever the holiday. My in-laws gifted me this Christmas cat many years ago.
As time went by, they gave me a Halloween cat, 

and then a Thanksgiving cat, 

I have enjoyed these whimsies so much that I thought I would ask for a Hanukkah cat this year...and then it occurred to me...could I also ask for a Valentines day cat and a Saint Patricks day cat too? Well, when writing a Christmas wish list, usually the sky is the limit, so why not ask. 

        This year for Christmas I did not get three new cats...nope...I only got one, but boy oh boy was I thrilled to see this new addition to the holiday collection. 
When I pulled him out of the box I found a brand new Chanukat...The cat was holding a dreidel...I was so happy, but there was one more box that said open last. After opening the box I was stunned to find that my Chanukat was so much more! 

My new cat has interchangeable holiday tokens...a heart for Valentines day and a shamrock for Saint Patricks day! Wooohooo! I got exactly what I asked for, just not what I expected...but something so much better. I feel blessed to have such a talented, caring and fun loving mother and father in law!! Don't you just love it when people "get" you... I am smitten with my new cat addition...now maybe we need to talk about Easter and Independence days? 

   This post is being linked to Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday.

♥, Susan
 

Comments

[Jenna Ericson]

Thank goodness for such wonderful in laws!
I completely understand how nice it is when someone "gets" you like that. It's a really great feeling.

Love you mommy!

[deedee]

It seems such a huge blessing to have such talented in-laws! How creative to have interchangable holidays with one cute cat!
Dee Dee

[Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook]

What a terrific, creative gift! I think you've got mostly everything covered :)
Happy holidays!

[sue]

I was over at BNOTP and I saw your post...I'm a black cat lover and was curious to read your story. What a fantastic gift! I am sure you are going to let your wonderful inlaws know how impressed all your readers are with their thoughtful and clever gift.
I would so enjoy one of my own for the holidays.

[Maggie]

Wow! Your in-laws are the greatest - that was such a sweet gift. Lucky you and lucky cats.

[sandi @the whistlestop cafe]

What a cute tradition!

[oceanbreezesandcountrysneezes.blogspot.com]

How sweet is that cat! I love it!

[Janet Rudolph]

Love these cats. I'm all about holidays, and I have lots of cats for different ones, but nothing like these adorable interchangeable ones. What nice inlaws!

[Sally]

You are blessed to have such loving in-laws. I love those cats and the bits of blue!

Happy New Year & Happy Blue Monday, Susan.

[Anne]

I would love such a sweet cat! You do not see a lot of this beautiful hand crafted detail these days. My neighbors have a Santa and the Missus kissing on their front porch. I know it was hand made and the detail is incredible. You were so blessed! Happy Blue Monday to you!

[Cheryl F.]

Your Kit-Kats are precious!! What thoughtful and caring inlaws you have!! You must feel very special!! Merry Christmas!!
xoxoxo
Cheryl;-)

[Pat]

What a wonderful gift, Susan! Not only will your new cat hold a beautiful ornament for almost every holiday, it will also remind you of how your talented and thoughtful your in-laws are!

[abeachcottage]

You have lovely and thoughtful inlaws. Your cats are adorable!