Shadow play

Frustration on cue

We noticed recently that Jasper makes these cute little exhales through his nose when he's frustrated, kind of like a snorting bull -- and that he will do it on command, if we make the sound first and he can imitate us.

Outside the library

We are thankful for ... Jasper!

Happy (late) Thanksgiving, everyone!

Here's some video from Jasper's second Thanksgiving ... held in the same location as his first, in nearby Northridge, CA at the home of PJ and Elena Donnelly.

A game of cat and Jasper

They tore out an addition between our house and the landlord's house, opening up a little back patio where it will be great for Jasper to play (with supervision of course) once they finish the work. It's in good enough shape to do a little playing now -- especially when the friendly neighbor's cat is lurking ...

With my broom at my side ...

King Jasper

King Jasper sits on his throne, awaiting his morning meal.

King Jasper is righteous, King Jasper is just.

Breakfast out with Dad

Mirror, mirror, on two walls

A little fun in a Target dressing room ...

New bath photos

Just a couple cute new photos from Jasper's penultimate nightly routine.

Halloween stills

We got a request from Jasper's Aunt Melanie for more face shots. Fortunately, we can oblige!


When he couldn't keep his eyes open with the flash, we had to turn it off. Then, of course, blurriness becomes a factor:


There, that's better!

At the screen door, waiting for trick-or-treaters to arrive -- most of whom didn't arrive until after he went to bed:

Sort of imitating a monster? Or, just an accident?


Is Jasper possessed? Appropriate to have one that's a little spooky for Halloween: