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    Home » Cats

    Coco Kitty and Her First Christmas!

    LAST UPDATED: January 20, 2019 PUBLISHED: November 30, 2018 By Pam Greer 59 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Calico kitten sleeping by a little Christmas tree

    Coco Kitty as a Kitten!

    Why am I posting an 8 year old photo?  It's a long story, but basically I am trying to go back and clean up a mess I made.  In 2014, I moved my blog from Blogger to WordPress.  I did it myself, being too cheap to pay someone to do something that I thought I could do myself.

    For the most part, I did a fairly good job.  Except for photos.  When I imported my blog posts, it copied all my photos into a WordPress library and made them smaller.

    Calico kitten in front of a Christmas tree.

    Coco's first Christmas!

    I don't store my photos on my blog site, I store them in Smugmug (a photo hosting site) and link to them.   Since I don't actually store them onsite, I thought that I could delete those tiny WordPress photos and it would pick up my original links.

    Nope.

    So, all of my posts prior to the summer of 2014 have broken photo links.  All.  Of.  Them.

    Since my photos are store at Smugmug, they are still there, the problem is finding them.  I was not consistent with keywording back then, so I can't just do a search for Coco Christmas and they'll show up.  Not an easy process.  Doable, but not easy.

    Calico cat and her Christmas Tree

    Christmas 2010

    Which brings us to today, where I added the photos back into this original post from 2010.  This was Coco's first Christmas with us.  As soon as we put up the Christmas decorations, she immediately claimed this Christmas tree as her own!  You might have noticed that recently, Luxie has also claimed the tree - Luxie and her tree, More Luxie and Tree, and even More Luxie Cat and Her Christmas Tree.

    Calico cat on a rug

    First Photo of Coco Kitty

    As a side note, this was the very first photo I took of Coco Kitty.  This was December 6, 2010.  My husband had just come home from work and it was very cold.  As he was putting his keys down on the table, he looked at the front door, looked and me and said, "What's that at the door?'

    At the door, we could see paws frantically pawing at the window beside our door.  There was a soft rat-a-tat-tat sound.  Something wanted in!   I turned on the porch light and saw a calico kitten looking up at me.

    I opened the door, she ran in, straight to the kitchen and flopped down on the rug, like she belonged there.  Grabbing my camera, I snapped this quick photo of her.

    For a couple of weeks, I was scared that someone would come around looking for her, but no one ever did.

    For my artsy photo, I used Topaz Labs.

    Calico kitten edited with Topaz Labs.

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      Luxie Kitty Model Posing

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle Miller says

      December 08, 2018 at 4:10 am

      Oh, I love that story about Coco! She knew you were her forever home. <3

      She's such a beauty. Love the artsy shot.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 08, 2018 at 1:35 pm

        Yes, she definitely chose us!

        Reply
    2. Ruby, Rosie and Teddy says

      December 07, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Oh good grief, the photo issue sounds stressful! Old or not, I loved seeing these photos of adorable Coco.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 07, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Yes, it's been crazy stressful!

        Reply
    3. Comedy Plus says

      December 07, 2018 at 11:39 am

      Coco was a beautiful kitty and now she's a beautiful cat. Most photogenic too.

      Thanks for linking to Feline Friday.

      Have a purrfect day, Coco. My best to your mom. ♥

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 07, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    4. Lola The Rescued Cat says

      December 07, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Coco was such a cute kitten! We're afraid to make the switch to Word Press. Maybe someday our mom will be brave.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 07, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Just make sure she has someone help her!

        Reply
    5. Layla Morgan Wilde says

      December 07, 2018 at 7:22 am

      Oh so cute! And I can relate about blog migration disasters. I lost six years of content from my other blog.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 07, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        Oh my gosh, losing content would be terrible!

        Reply
    6. Brian Frum says

      December 06, 2018 at 8:13 am

      Such wonderful photos of Coco enjoying her first magical Christmas! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 06, 2018 at 12:31 pm

        We are just so happy that she chose us!

        Reply
    7. Madison says

      December 06, 2018 at 7:05 am

      What beautiful photos of your adorable kitty. My mom stores all our photos on our computer, and we have them backed up to two other places. She doesn't trust having them with a service in case something happens to the company. No matter where they are stored, it is challenging trying to locate them years later. What were they saved under???

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 06, 2018 at 7:58 am

        I haven't lost them, I just broke the link to them in my post. So, I just have to find them again and add the links back.

        Reply
    8. Alice V says

      December 05, 2018 at 7:07 am

      Awe, so Coco ktty found you for Christmas. That's a cute story. Also, I didn't name any of my photos either and recently started doing so this year. Wish I named them all so I can find them easier.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 05, 2018 at 10:02 am

        Yes, if I had keyworded them, this would be a lot easier to fix!

        Reply
    9. The Dash Kitten Crew says

      December 04, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      I don't even KNOW how to host in another place!!!! I am sorry the pictures were a pain in the rear, computers do that far too often, even now.

      Your Coco is a delight and it is such a joy to see her grow up. I hope you all have a great Christmas this year too!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 05, 2018 at 10:03 am

        Thanks! We've loved having her!

        Reply
    10. Katie Kat says

      December 03, 2018 at 2:24 am

      Thank you for sharing these first pictures of Coco... I am so glad she found you and that you let her in from the cold. She is a furry lucky girl to have you for her family.

      Purrz from Katie the Mom.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 03, 2018 at 6:52 am

        We are so lucky to have her and so glad she decided to show up at our door one day!

        Reply
    11. caren gittleman says

      December 02, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      omc just precious!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 02, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you! I think she is!

        Reply
    12. ERin says

      December 02, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Oh my, she was meant to be with you and no mistake! She is gorgeous and a real treasure and we love visiting and seeing Coco and you all. In fact I cant imagine what the place would be like without?
      Toodle pips and purrrs
      ERin

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 02, 2018 at 10:44 am

        I know, I'm so glad that she just showed up at our door!

        Reply
    13. Ellen Pilch says

      December 01, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      I love these photos. Coco was a cutie then and still is now.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 02, 2018 at 10:45 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Melissa & Mudpie says

      December 01, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Your photos are always just simply stunning!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        thank you!

        Reply
    15. Mary McNeil says

      December 01, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Those calicos know how to get what they want !

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        Yes, they do!

        Reply
    16. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

      December 01, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Well obviously Coco knew she belonged with you and the photos look terrific, we are so glad you shared them with us.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        We're so glad she chose us!

        Reply
    17. The Island Cats says

      December 01, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Love these photos! The tree is a purrfect compliment to Coco.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    18. The J-Cats says

      December 01, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      What a sweet little kitty!
      Beautiful pictures.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    19. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

      December 01, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks for the story of Coco's arrival. She knew exactly where her home was going to be. She is so pretty and smart too.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 01, 2018 at 3:49 pm

        Yes, she made a good choice when she showed up at our door.

        Reply
    20. Kat says

      December 24, 2010 at 3:06 pm

      I am distracted everytime I look at CoCo! I am in love with that cat.

      Reply
    21. puttingupwiththeturnbulls says

      December 24, 2010 at 8:02 am

      Love the photos!!! Love your kitties!!! Too cute!!!

      Reply
    22. Kyle says

      December 23, 2010 at 8:49 pm

      LOVED your story about how CoCo came into your life! so much like my parents and their cat (man found cat first, it's a calico, cat somehow already knew where food bowl was).
      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    23. merrilymarylee says

      December 24, 2010 at 1:18 am

      Ah, a brilliant photo, perfectly illustrating the old Spanish proverb:

      How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterward."

      (yawn.)

      Reply
    24. Judi says

      December 23, 2010 at 11:44 pm

      Coco has made herself at home, hasn't she? What a wonderful Christmas gift!

      Reply
    25. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says

      December 23, 2010 at 5:48 pm

      Merry Merry Christmas! May your stocking be filled with blessings!

      Hugs, Carrie

      Sweet Coco!

      Reply
    26. Jennifurla says

      December 23, 2010 at 4:41 pm

      Great pics, lovely kitty!

      Reply
    27. Ace C says

      December 23, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      Very distracted. It's almost Christmas time. Not having a post is acceptable.

      Reply
    28. Wearinbeads says

      December 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm

      Yes, kittie cats under the tree is the true meaning of Christmas.

      Reply
    29. shabby girl says

      December 23, 2010 at 3:33 pm

      Yes, and how lovely she looks next to her pint sized tree! She got there just in time, right?

      Reply
    30. Big Dude says

      December 23, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      Merry Christmas Pam - Coco is a cutie.

      Reply
    31. Michelle says

      December 23, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      I know I was! She's sooo cute =)

      Reply
    32. Cathy says

      December 23, 2010 at 2:29 pm

      Very sweet photos of one very content kitty.
      Happy holidays, Pam.

      Reply
    33. La Table De Nana says

      December 23, 2010 at 1:36 pm

      She really is pretty.

      Reply
    34. Marjie says

      December 23, 2010 at 6:17 pm

      Awwww...cute little Coco! Did you notice that's what I'm doing with Thor this week?

      Reply
    35. Joanne says

      December 23, 2010 at 11:28 am

      Who needs food when you have a cute kittie! Coco's adorable.

      Reply
    36. food for thought says

      December 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm

      my kinda distraction! she is soooooo pretty 🙂

      Reply
    37. June says

      December 23, 2010 at 2:53 pm

      Coco is a sweetie pie. Looks like she's settled in beautifully.

      Reply
    38. April in CT says

      December 23, 2010 at 2:27 pm

      Coco is beautiful, definitely distracted!

      Reply
    39. Lea Ann says

      December 23, 2010 at 12:37 pm

      Lil Coco is so lucky to have found your front door. Merry Christmas Pam.

      Reply
    40. Melynda says

      December 23, 2010 at 12:37 pm

      Coco is beautiful in front of the spiral tree, yes it did work, thanks.

      Reply

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