A Cat and a Christmas Tree

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Hubby and I decided to skip the large Christmas tree this year in favor of this little Charlie Brown tree. But it wasn't safe in the living room, and as it turns out, it's not safe on top of the fridge either . . 

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linking up for wordless Wednesday

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  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzWednesday, December 04, 2013

    I like this shot!

    Here's my Wordless Wednesday!

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  2. KristineWednesday, December 04, 2013

    they are so cute!

    Happy Wordless Wednesday! My entry is here.

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    1. AmandaWednesday, December 04, 2013

      Agreed! She is so cute up there I just have to laugh :)

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  3. RebeccaWednesday, December 04, 2013

    haha! That is so funny!

    Have a fantastic week!

    WW is up here

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    1. AmandaWednesday, December 04, 2013

      Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your week too :)

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  4. Sheryl @ LibertyHillHouse.comWednesday, December 04, 2013

    Have you tried tying jingle bells to the tree? It might not work, but then again, we are dealing with at cat.

    Love the tiny Charlie Brown tree!!!

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    1. AmandaWednesday, December 04, 2013

      It's worth a try, but you're right - I can't guess how she'd react to them! haha

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  5. Photo CacheWednesday, December 04, 2013

    Visiting from WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

    Emma and Buster

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  6. EcoCatLadyWednesday, December 04, 2013

    Nothing is safe! At least he can't get in too much trouble with such a little tree. Still, you're braver than I am... I've never had a tree.

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    1. AmandaWednesday, December 04, 2013

      We haven't put up a tree since Dottie joined our family. She is a crazy one ;)

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, December 04, 2013

    What an adorable tree - and cat! My cats have calmed down over the years but they chew up a few tree ornaments every year (fabric, plastic, etc.) At least it's better than the kitten days when they used to chew the tree lights!

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    1. AmandaWednesday, December 04, 2013

      Thank you! Dottie just turned 3 so maybe we can put up a tree with less worries in a few years.

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