I'd like to introduce you all to the newest member of our household. We've adopted a cat!

Violet is about one year old and has had a rough go of it until now. She became pregnant too young, and when she gave birth her uterus prolapsed, which led to an emergency c-section and spaying. Unfortunately, only one of her kittens survived. She was abandoned at the vet clinic and ended up at the SPCA.

She's hit the jackpot now though, and we intend her to lead a life of feline luxury. Judging from the way she was lolling in a sunbeam on the couch this afternoon, it doesn't appear we're going to have a very hard time persuading her living here is a good idea. Be prepared: I predict many postings of cat pictures in the future!