These deux freres are the cutest little guys. Tomorrow they will have been with me for a week. I can already see how fast they are growing and changing.
I'd been pondering names and had come up with two I liked, but then I discovered that these two boys needed "O" names. A couple came to mind, but I went to work with my consultants and Google.
The first thing out of Dad's mouth when we talked about it on Saturday was "Opelousas," a Louisiana city in Cajun Country. He promised to think about it a little more.
"Opie and Ollie"
So yesterday we considered "Orgeron" who is the head football coach for LSU. I'd thought about "Orion," but both of these are difficult to say and shorten.
Today, I present Olivier and Opelousas to you.
Certainly mouthfuls, but Ollie and Opie are perfect for these guys. Ollie also makes me think of Laurel and Hardy, and Opie makes me think of Ron Howard on the Andy Griffith show. We have French of two varieties and some fun to boot!
Ollie is the bigger brother who has more white on his face and 4 white boots...or as Evelyn put it: "Socks!" He is a little more adventurous and more of a people guy.
"Ollie"
I'm realizing that's why I have more Ollie photos. He's such a poser and a photogenic little chap.Opie is more delicate and has less white. He has a sweet face and more tiger markings that blend to golden brown.
Both boys are explorers, players, snoozers and singers.
"Opie"
"Ollie and Opie"
They've found places to call their own all over the Chatette, some I didn't even know. They love to play together and on their own too. We go like crazy and then curl up together and snooze. Ollie has a very deep and distnctive meow. Opie's is softer and shorter. Put the two of them together and you have quite the duet.
This is the place where I must say that I hope for an adoption of the two of them together. They are such a sweet pair and clearly find joy and comfort in each others presence and lives. I hope it's not just wishful thinking on my part.
Sweet brotherly love!
Last night was a milestone.
I woke up to see that they had joined me at the foot of my bed.
Little by little they are both coming to me on their own. We'll get there. I'm looking forward to having one on each shoulder or on my chest as I sleep. We shall see!
Both of these sweeties will be available for adoption through the refuge in Figeac. I'll be writing something about them on Facebook everyday to facilitate the adoption process for them.
Off to a new fresh week with Ollie and Opie!
Happy Monday!
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