Cleopatra

Cleopatra Cat

Our family cat, Cleo, has been in our family ever since she snuck inside out back porch over a decade ago.  After 45 solid minutes of begging, my mom agreed to adopt her.  She ended up birthing 4 litters of kittens which provided us kids with years of cute, cuddly entertainment.  The name Cleo suits her, as you can see in her pose here, she's got a regal air to her.  

What really makes this photo special though is the backdrop.  My mother and I spent several hot, humid summer days scouring river beds in Vermont for smooth flat rocks to build a walk way with.  It was hard work, and after a few hours, even the smallest stone felt a lot heavier than it was.  But it was worth it, and my mom was able to craft a puzzle across her walkway.  The finished product is beautiful, as each stone was placed at the perfect spot.  And now Cleo has a stone walkway to smell the flowers on.