Cooler weather = cat in my lap

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linking up for Wordless Wednesday

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  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzWednesday, August 28, 2013

    No warm wrap like a cat! Lucky you! I miss my cats.

    Here's my Wordless Wednesday: How I Spent My Summer Vacation.

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  2. Economies of KaleWednesday, August 28, 2013

    What a beautiful cat :) I think ginger cats are the most beautiful :)

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  3. Margaret AlmonWednesday, August 28, 2013

    Nothing better than a lap cat! They fit just right.

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    1. AmandaThursday, August 29, 2013

      Agreed! I love when she settles right in.

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  4. AnonymousThursday, August 29, 2013

    What a cutie!

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  5. MeghanThursday, August 29, 2013

    I don't have cats, but I sure love it when my little dog curls up in my lap. It's so sweet!

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  6. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfThursday, August 29, 2013

    I can't wait for it to get cooler here...I love Cat in my lap and cat in bed weather!!

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    1. AmandaFriday, August 30, 2013

      I love getting into bed in the winter with a personal foot warmer :)

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  7. LisaTuesday, September 03, 2013

    Such a cutie! Looks so comfy :)

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    1. AmandaWednesday, September 04, 2013

      It's nice to have a personal lap warmer who's adorable to boot :)

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