by Layla Morgan Wilde
Member since:
July 13, 2006

T'was the Night before Christmas for Kitties...

December 23, 2007 06:14 PM EST
views: 122 | rating: 10/10 (57 votes) | comments: 110

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse...

Merlin said, "Mouse? Did anyone say mouse?http://media-files.gather.com/images/d324/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Coco said, "Not in this house."

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

Merlin hiccuped, "Who put rum in the eggnog?"http://media-files.gather.com/images/d318/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpghttp://media-files.gather.com/images/d311/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

"Never mind, come sit by the fire,

unless you'd prefer snow." said Coco.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d309/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

The children were nestled all snug in their beds...http://media-files.gather.com/images/d320/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads...http://media-files.gather.com/images/d322/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpghttp://media-files.gather.com/images/d319/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Merlin dreamed that he was the most handsome kitty in the universe.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d335/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Coco had the same dream.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d330/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

"No, I'm the best,"The image

No, I'm the best!" said Coco.

No, actually I'm the best," said the Gather Gnome.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d316/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d338/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpgStop, you're all the best," said Layla.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT !http://media-files.gather.com/images/d308/d519/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

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Comments: 110

Leah Christensen Dec 23, 2007, 6:22pm EST
That's so cute!
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Dec 23, 2007, 6:24pm EST
Well done Layla. What a cute Christmas greeting.

Merry Christmas to you.
Susan *. Dec 23, 2007, 6:29pm EST
how adorable!
Merry Christmas from my house to yours!
Bonnie S. Dec 23, 2007, 6:40pm EST
That's cute, Have A. Merry Christmas!
G. M. Lupo Dec 23, 2007, 6:43pm EST
Merry Christmas to you, Layla.
Chuck M. Dec 23, 2007, 6:44pm EST
That was great! Nice job and Have a Merry Christmas!
That was nice-Merry Christmas!
Lawrence J, H. Dec 23, 2007, 6:46pm EST
great work on this Have A. Merry Christmas! and happy new year,

and don't for get to give Merlin and Coco, a nice good Christmas.
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 23, 2007, 6:46pm EST
Loved the Christmas Kitties. They did a great job!

Merry Christmas to you Layla! And to Merlin and Coco too!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 23, 2007, 6:49pm EST
I love it!

Sage has a photo essay up today, too. He felt he wasn't getting equal time with the dogs, so I had to make one just for him.
Member Photog Dec 23, 2007, 6:50pm EST
just splendid!....you deserve an award just for getting cats to wear hats...LOL...great shots to accompany a fave holiday story of mine....hope Santa brings you n' the kitties lots of crazy toyz!

if you get the chance, i have 2 new photo greetings posted and just click on my name

lovely shot of you,too!....cheers,gayle
Mugg Muggles, "The Man With the Jive" Dec 23, 2007, 6:56pm EST
Happy HoliDAZE to you all.
I LOVE the pic w/ Merlin and Coco snuggling under the covers in their little Santa hats.
JoAnne D. Dec 23, 2007, 6:56pm EST
What a lovely story, thanks and Merry Christmas.
♥kyra D. Dec 23, 2007, 7:12pm EST
Awwwwwwwww..... what an adorable pair they are. Must have something to do with their adorable momma. ;o)

Thank you Layla, Merlin and Coco and happy holidays to you as well.
Landen Michaels Dec 23, 2007, 7:19pm EST
Kudos to the cooperative kitties... enjoy your holidays.
Jim Ross Dec 23, 2007, 7:20pm EST
Taffy asks me to tell you he just loved "T'was the Night before Christmas for Kitties"; he says to tell Merlin, Coco, and the gnome he knows the truth about the best, but that in the spirit of Layla's wonderful pronouncement, "Merry Christmas all. You're in my dreams."
Marianne R. Dec 23, 2007, 7:28pm EST
LOL, that was really clever. Merry Christmas to you, merlin, coco and even the gather gnome.
Jerri H. Dec 23, 2007, 7:41pm EST
LOL!! I love it Layla.....made me smile :D
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 23, 2007, 7:45pm EST
Thanks again for all the smiles you and your beautiful kitties have brought to me this year Layla.

Photobucket Have a wonderful holiday!
blaine d. Dec 23, 2007, 7:50pm EST
LOL ,merry christmas
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:51pm EST
thanks Leah! Say hi to Walker.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:52pm EST
Hi Audrey!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:52pm EST
Hi Susan!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:52pm EST
thanks Bonnie!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:53pm EST
:-) G.M.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:53pm EST
thanks Chuck!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:53pm EST
Michelle thanks!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:54pm EST
Lawrence, I will. Purrs from Merlin and Coco!
Rosa See Ya Dec 23, 2007, 7:55pm EST
They are adorable as always. Merry Christmas to you, Coco, Merlin, and Gather Gnome.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:55pm EST
Sarina, thanks, they have had a lot of practice in the past year on Gather ;-0
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:56pm EST
Shannon, I'll check out Sage's article.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 7:59pm EST
thanks Gayle, I'll check them out! I love your pics.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:02pm EST
thanks Mugg. It's an old one.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:03pm EST
thanks Joanne!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:03pm EST
Valerie, my secret is double sided tape ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:04pm EST
Kyra, thanks!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:05pm EST
LOL, Tinch. Is it time for another kitty beauty contest ;-0
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:07pm EST
Landen, co-operative? LOL you should see all the 'other' shots.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:08pm EST
Jim, thanks and purrs to Taffy!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:08pm EST
Marianne, thanks!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:10pm EST
Pat, thanks they have quite the catnip habit. Purrs to Rocky and Beau!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:11pm EST
Jerri, I'm so glad ! Thanks for being such a loyal connection!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:12pm EST
Nana, thanks. Where did the year go? It seems like yesterday that Fuzzy was born!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:13pm EST
Blaine, Merry Christmas!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 23, 2007, 8:13pm EST
thanks Rosa!
elizabeth e. Dec 23, 2007, 8:27pm EST
Oh Layla...this was just wonderful. Loved the Little Santa caps....and the food on the table.... Wow! I'm coming to your house....can't let Sophie, Othello or Ophelia see this article...they'll be wanting Santa hats!
Chip Davis Dec 23, 2007, 8:47pm EST
The kitties are always so cute but this is the best one I've seen of them yet! :-)

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

ho!ho!ho!
Roxy K. Dec 23, 2007, 8:48pm EST
Cute :)

They definate;y are hams, aren't they?

Merry Christmas!!
debra g. Dec 23, 2007, 8:54pm EST
You really owe them triple cat nip for being so precious.I have no idea how you got them to be so good for you.I guess you are the best friend they have as I see that they have said that you belong to them.Sassy said its time to get her treats,I wish you all a MERRY CHIRSTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Jacqueline R. Dec 23, 2007, 9:00pm EST
Beautiful cats, beautiful greetings!! Give Coco and Melin lovies for me! :) Merry Christmas Layla! Meowy Christmas Coco and Merlin!!
Kathryn E. Dec 23, 2007, 9:04pm EST
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Kathryn E. Dec 23, 2007, 9:05pm EST
Lovely pics of youf wonderful cats...
Kathryn E. Dec 23, 2007, 9:06pm EST
You're looking great, Westmounter!
that was great Layla!
Merry Christmas to you as well, may Christmas day be a wonderful day for you~
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Dec 23, 2007, 10:05pm EST
How cute! and Merry Christmas
andrew c. Dec 23, 2007, 10:43pm EST
excelent thanks
Angie O. Dec 23, 2007, 11:57pm EST
This is so great, Have a wonderful Holiday.
James T. Dec 24, 2007, 12:36am EST
Cute...Merry Christmas...

:O)
Mark Lange Dec 24, 2007, 5:04am EST
Simply a wonderful photo article!~
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too!~
Digital Diva S. Dec 24, 2007, 8:37am EST
That was fun - Merry Christmas to you and your family too.
A. F. Stewart Dec 24, 2007, 9:40am EST
Delightful. Merry Christmas to you and your kitties.
Terry S. Dec 24, 2007, 11:56am EST
Merry Christmas To Cocoa, Merlin and Layla - And to all a good night
nancy h. Dec 24, 2007, 12:14pm EST
Layla, this is priceless! Give Coco and Merlin a bit of liver from me. And here's a piece of my extra-special cheesecake for you.
Mrs. Tammy B. Dec 24, 2007, 1:25pm EST
They are beautiful cats!
Great cats, great story. I'm glad each one knows who the most wonderful cat in the universe is. :)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:48pm EST
Bob, somehow I don't think your kitties will miss getting little Santa hats lol ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:49pm EST
Chip, that's sweet of you and ho,ho, ho to you too!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:50pm EST
Roxy, they can be hams but only when they feel like it. My coaxing doesn't help much ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:52pm EST
Debra, yup it's triple catnip all around. Best to you and Sassy!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:52pm EST
thanks VB!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:57pm EST
Jacqueline, a merry and meowy Christmas to you too!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:58pm EST
Kathryn,lol, thanks but the pic is old ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 1:59pm EST
Priscella, thanks & merry Christmas!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:00pm EST
Eileen, thanks. Don't tell Coco but Merlin sends a kiss to Queenie ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:01pm EST
Baby James, Merry Christmas!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:01pm EST
Andrew, thanks!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:12pm EST
Lyla, thanks for telling me that you didn't get my message because you don't read mass e-mails. It makes me wonder how many others missed it as well.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:13pm EST
Angie, happy holidays!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:13pm EST
James, thanks for being there.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:14pm EST
Mark, thanks. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:15pm EST
Marilyn, thanks and Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:16pm EST
thanks A.F.!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:16pm EST
Thanks Terry, glad you have that icon back!
Madame Donna C. Dec 24, 2007, 2:16pm EST
Layla, Merry Christmas to you too. You've created a lovely holiday greeting with this!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:17pm EST
Nancy, ooh, cheesecake and liver, thanks!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:18pm EST
Tammy!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:19pm EST
Nippy, lol, we're an equal opportunity universe ;-)
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 2:19pm EST
Madame, Donna, thanks and merry Christmas!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 24, 2007, 3:51pm EST
Kirk, thanks!
FYI I'm returning ALL comments as a holiday gift.
Leigh Featherstone Dec 24, 2007, 7:38pm EST
Cute! Thanks!
Nan G. Dec 25, 2007, 8:29am EST
Very well done Layla.

Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Dec 25, 2007, 5:25pm EST
Merry Christmas

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Lucky Stars Dec 26, 2007, 11:29am EST
What a fun post, Layla.

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.
Somehow, I'm sure you did judging by all the festive photos.

May your New Year's be full of all the best.

Love & Light,
Bobbi K.
Kris M. Dec 26, 2007, 4:19pm EST
Merry Christmas to you and the kitties, Layla! I hope you all had a good one. By the way, I love the red lipstick in your picture!
Cheryl R. Dec 26, 2007, 4:32pm EST
Layla's the best. Wonderful pictorial, thank you. Merry Christmas, Good Yule.
Robyn F. Dec 27, 2007, 10:49am EST
that was adorable!!
Karyn K. Dec 27, 2007, 3:33pm EST
Layla, that was so cute.
I hear my cats saying some of the same words.
"I am the best" all the time.
Hope your holiday was all you could have wished for.
I enjoyed that so much!!!
I joined Merlin's group but I didn't know Tigger could too. thanks for reading my story!
Sheila Deeth Dec 30, 2007, 3:36am EST
This was delightful! Loved it Layla