Two kittens, Merry and Pippin!
We weren’t planning on getting more cats, even after dear Faramir died (at least, not unto my knowledge), but this morning an opportunity came, and we took it!
Mom got a call from our friend who was at the local Farmer’s Market, asking us if we wanted anymore kittens. Apparently a lady had come to the market with a litter of four kittens, and was offering them to anyone who wanted them. Angie made many a trip up and down our hill, from the phone to Mom in the garden, and at last was able to convey that yes! we’d love two more kittens.
It was a busy morning! Mom and I had already been to the Farmer’s Market earlier to shop around and see some friends, and on top of that, we were all in the middle of picking blackberries and working in the garden. Nevertheless we made it to town in time (I was driving – that’s why! 
), and brought home our kitties. We immediately named them “Merry” and “Pippin”, keeping the Lord of the Rings tradition going. 
~Pippin~
I just had to add this photo. Doesn’t Merry look a bit like a rat in this particular pose? I thought it hilarious!
So that’s our excitement for the day, and both kittens are making themselves at home alright. Let’s hope Boromir takes them well. Their first encounter this morning didn’t turn out too well:
-Kasie
