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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

Комментарии • 287

  • @allymariebrown
    @allymariebrown 7 месяцев назад +206

    I love this life with you :) So proud of us. Cheers to the next big project coming soon!

    • @TroutandCoffee
      @TroutandCoffee  7 месяцев назад +62

      I would not trade it for the world ❤

    • @tatusha
      @tatusha 7 месяцев назад +14

      You guys are the best! Don’t ever change 🥹❤

    • @lindakelly6444
      @lindakelly6444 7 месяцев назад +12

      This is the A-TEAM!
      what a fantastic job you both did! Its absolutely beautiful!
      So happy for you!👍❤

    • @crfjohn79
      @crfjohn79 7 месяцев назад +8

      I’ve been busy building other peoples dream properties my whole life and started my own finally, it’s satisfying watching your builds one by one come to fruition !! Best of luck to yahs

    • @refaeladir
      @refaeladir 7 месяцев назад +9

      @@TroutandCoffee Definitely. It's a right. It's a gift. Understanding your place in the world and connecting with this energy - there is nothing better than that. The soul blossoms.

  • @LawnMowerKelly
    @LawnMowerKelly 6 месяцев назад +18

    For Harper’s surgery. Glad she made it home with y’all. Keep on and thank you for the beautiful videos.

  • @geom7192
    @geom7192 7 месяцев назад +63

    You made an old man cry. I pray for your new family member. They are precious gifts from Heaven

  • @RyGuy2892
    @RyGuy2892 7 месяцев назад +26

    Wanted to help with Harper’s surgery cost! It’s not much but I hope it helps a little, thank goodness she pulled through! Love watching your content stay strong and positive!

  • @marciaaranda4205
    @marciaaranda4205 7 месяцев назад +16

    Thank you for sparing no effort to save her life. God is pleased with those who love, care for and protect animals. Congratulations. !!! Harper is beautiful.

  • @fabiakumpel1449
    @fabiakumpel1449 7 месяцев назад +47

    The garden will fill your souls, and you fill ours with your thoughtful content.

    • @TroutandCoffee
      @TroutandCoffee  7 месяцев назад +4

      That is truly a sweet comment. Thank you so much!!

  • @2thmvrmpf
    @2thmvrmpf 7 месяцев назад +30

    We adopted a barn kitten from our neighbors and she became ill soon after. Vet bills mounted but she recovered and turned one today! We have no regrets and she was worth every penny and brings us daily joy! Bless you both for taking care of little Harper!

    • @simpled5755
      @simpled5755 2 месяца назад

      Give it another year and then it'll be killed by some form of wildlife. Cats are indoor pets, not meant to be outdoors.

  • @cynthiaharrell784
    @cynthiaharrell784 7 месяцев назад +31

    No matter how long you've had your fur babies, once they settle in that little nook in your heart they're there forever, welcome back home, beautiful Harper. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @DuseDesign
    @DuseDesign 7 месяцев назад +17

    I think you both are Awesome People for Saving Harper and Work You Both are doing is Beautiful

  • @trisho.8331
    @trisho.8331 7 месяцев назад +11

    I was in tears thinking lil Harper wouldn’t make it, but bless her AND you for opting for the surgery. As a cat lover, I cried more tears of relief on hearing she was recovering at home. Grueling time for you, but upside is the garden looks spectacular!! Congrats on all the hard work Kyle and Ally. Love and blessings from Clayton & Trish in Idaho. ❤

  • @CK-jk9mx
    @CK-jk9mx 7 месяцев назад +16

    I'm so proud of you and Ally and excited for your garden and the other plans you both have. You two complement each other so beautifully and it's such a treat to see two individuals in a relationship with similar values supporting each other. So glad little Harper is doing well and on the mend. Also glad that you both and Mowgli are feeling better. All the very best (until your next video and beyond). My Sundays are made special watching your videos. 😀😺

  • @TameraDavis-tc7gb
    @TameraDavis-tc7gb 7 месяцев назад +11

    Kyle & Ally, I'm so glad little Harper is doing well. She's so precious and beautiful. The garden look's wonderful, you did a great job on it. Love & God bless to you all. ❤😊

  • @carolynhoover9444
    @carolynhoover9444 7 месяцев назад +10

    Oh, Harper! I am so very happy you decided on surgery. As a pet owner, my husband pays a monthly inexpensive pet insurance that came in handy for our Golden. Your garden build is impressive, and I look forward to the bounty. I was happy to see your brother, Simon and your friend, Mitch. They go back a few years of previous vlogs. I love the video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ginamarie5575
    @ginamarie5575 5 месяцев назад +1

    The ending was so sweet with little Harper …. The bond with have with our fur babies is so special…. 😢❤😊great story . Beautiful garden space

  • @wwoody8920
    @wwoody8920 7 месяцев назад +8

    So relieved to hear that Harper got through her surgery and is hopefully on the road to full recovery. Keep strong guys!

  • @twylalove8857
    @twylalove8857 7 месяцев назад +11

    Oh dear! That garden is awesome! Congrats to you too!!❤❤ So glad sweet Harper pulled through ❤❤😽

  • @charlesbennick9161
    @charlesbennick9161 6 месяцев назад +2

    You are such kind people to save the kitten. I feel a lot of people wouldn't have done that. God bless you guys, we need more responsible pet owners in life.

  • @AngelLuluBlu
    @AngelLuluBlu 7 месяцев назад +6

    I am so thankful that Harper ended up with two amazing people like you who gave her the chance to live! Like you said, it’s only money. I hope she will continue to heal and live a long, beautiful life with her loving family.

  • @m.mcgarvey7110
    @m.mcgarvey7110 7 месяцев назад +5

    Soooo glad little Harper is healing!!!
    You two are Amazing! The yard, garden, all if it so impressive and beautiful, only thing better us your commitment to each other and excellent teamwork. Congrats !

  • @henriettahenson
    @henriettahenson 7 месяцев назад +3

    You are living the dream... Good for you, 💕🐱🐱💕I don't think mow realises Harper will be twice his size when she's fully grown... I hope they will be great friends 🤔🙀❤️I've been that possison with a sick dog.. £7,ooo later.. Dolly was 6mts she's now 10... So glad we saved her shes had a great LIFE ... So HARPER WILL BE FINE NOW GOD WILLING.... 🐱🙏❤️

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love all your videos!!! It is so nice to watch you progress!! Oh to be young and ambitious❤️

  • @happyhobbit8450
    @happyhobbit8450 6 месяцев назад +1

    Let me tell you about all the debris left at this property ... the man was a 'hoarder' of mechanical parts -- he fixed everything machinery and was a welder. Anyways, they left 5 dump piles where they literally threw the stuff out of the building into a pile and it was left for 3-5 years before I moved here. Even with the junk piles there was stuff in the buildings which have numerous 'storage' areas as any good hoarder loves 'storage' space. I know all this because my grandparents were like this and I had the pleasure of helping clear out their house and then bought it and fixed it up. I also helped my aunt and sister clear out their homes ... they also had that 'don't throw useful things away' bug. I have this tendency but have learned to be organized so when I do need that 'useful' thing then I can FIND it.
    We live in a throw away world but fixing things or repurposing things is the best frugal trait we can have.
    I still find car or machinery parts in the forest as they get unearthed or I stumble on them.
    Thank you for your awesome video!

  • @eugeniaserventi
    @eugeniaserventi 7 месяцев назад +3

    Well done, Harper! We love you! What an EPIC GARDEN, guys!! ❤

  • @1la1dy74
    @1la1dy74 6 месяцев назад

    For sweet little Harper 🤍

  • @chadwickestey
    @chadwickestey 7 месяцев назад +4

    The life you two are building with each other is truly amazing and inspiring. Of course it comes with sacrifice, tremendous work, and resources, the way to operate through life will leave a last impact on many.

  • @ТараБургустина
    @ТараБургустина 7 месяцев назад +7

    Hope Harper is fully recovered now ❤

  • @NancyMorse
    @NancyMorse 7 месяцев назад +2

    Bless you for taking such good care of your kitten.

  • @himanshusabharwal
    @himanshusabharwal 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hard to believe in this era of consumerism you both have earned yourself a divine life.. god bless.

  • @EmilyBoltz
    @EmilyBoltz 7 месяцев назад +3

    You both are very special people - I’m so glad Harper is better and will keep praying for her health. The garden is just stunning! ❤

  • @ScottRandolph-dd7dr
    @ScottRandolph-dd7dr 6 месяцев назад +1

    🤠 greetings from coastal Mississippi and Twelve Oaks plantation. Enjoy your content. Very informative.

  • @Chris-kz3jf
    @Chris-kz3jf 7 месяцев назад +3

    So look forward to these videos, the love and team work between you and Ally is beautiful. So glad Harper made it through, she is adorable. You two are such an inspiration, keep these videos coming. 👍🏻

  • @13kittymia
    @13kittymia 7 месяцев назад +2

    You guys are amazing, your parents must be SO proud of your work ethic and the wonderful life you're building for yourselves. You're literally reaping what you sew. And I can't cope with how cute Harper and Maow are together ❤❤ So glad she's doing well, our pets really are super heroes.

  • @jamieloom22
    @jamieloom22 7 месяцев назад +2

    Get well soon little Harper ❤

  • @efrosinimpalatzi1513
    @efrosinimpalatzi1513 7 месяцев назад +4

    Really proud of of you
    All the best
    Keep going

  • @reader649
    @reader649 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful life affirming video Kyle and Ally! So happy that Harper made it through her ordeal. The garden project is fantastic. You guys work together so well!💚😊

  • @robertbass5283
    @robertbass5283 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great work guys…the garden looks AWESOME ❗️ 😢
    Glad to see Harper recovering, hope she does well.

  • @patriciadabkowski4841
    @patriciadabkowski4841 7 месяцев назад +2

    what a perfect garden, you did a beautiful job and choosing to do whatever you could to save Harper was so caring and shows what a wonderful couple you are

  • @Kat-n-Ollie
    @Kat-n-Ollie 5 месяцев назад

    I am crying about Harper. I just got home and catching up. I will make a donation to her vet bill. They attach themselves to our hearts quickly. Love to you guys. ❤❤❤

  • @mtelfer2654
    @mtelfer2654 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, you’ve really had a lot going on lately. So glad Harper came through! Our dog was diagnosed with Blastomycosis in mid-March and we nearly lost him. It’s taken two months but he really bounced back, thank goodness. As an avid gardener myself, I love your garden! Looking forward to the next video. Take care of yourselves.

  • @jannigirl
    @jannigirl 7 месяцев назад +2

    So happy that you were able to bring that little gorgeous girl Harper home again!! My heart is full!

  • @irelandishsac13
    @irelandishsac13 7 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful garden😊
    Glad Harper is okay! 🕊 ❤Kyle and Ally

  • @amyhammack3892
    @amyhammack3892 7 месяцев назад +4

    I have a kitten who is now 4 months old
    Simba has had all of the symptoms you've described. She had not been dewormed when I adopted her from a friend. Her diagnosis was parasites infection. Her prescription is a regiment of low dose phenbendazole. Simba is doing much better!

    • @raftguy
      @raftguy 7 месяцев назад +2

      Dr Jones has an excellent pet health channel

  • @scottensley9964
    @scottensley9964 6 месяцев назад +1

    I remember when we lost our cat Buddie to feline aids 20 years ago. I for one was devastated. Buddie was very loving and an adventurer and everyone was his friend. We had no choice but to have him put down. You guys had a choice to get the surgery or to let him go. I'm proud to know that people I have been watching on RUclips for years and had trusted that you were who you really are, that you did the right thing and helped save the cats life. God bless you guys.

  • @sparrowheadswest
    @sparrowheadswest 6 месяцев назад +1

    So glad Harper made it. Sending love to you all from Cornwall ❤️✨🇬🇧✨❤️

  • @reneenewfrock5743
    @reneenewfrock5743 5 месяцев назад

    Your calm voice and beautiful video makes me feel like I'm reading a good book while sitting under a huge oak tree, on a cool fall day, with the sun shining on me. Love it.

  • @aunchaleeloscalzo7195
    @aunchaleeloscalzo7195 7 месяцев назад +2

    That’s an amazing garden that you both built!!!so happy Harper is doing so well!!!always enjoy your video!! Thanks for sharing sharing your life with us💕💕💕

  • @donnaallgaier-lamberti3933
    @donnaallgaier-lamberti3933 7 месяцев назад +2

    Beautifully engineered garden. You will be so happy to built the sides high when the deer try to jump in!!!

  • @margaloone7970
    @margaloone7970 7 месяцев назад +1

    I am glad Harper is doing well. I have had many cats and dogs. It is really hard deciding what to do. Sometimes I think I made the right decision and other times I was not sure. Hopefully she will fully recover and live a very long fun life. Take care.

  • @patdelang9117
    @patdelang9117 7 месяцев назад +1

    I am so glad that Harper is doing well! I totally understand how daunting it can be when your fur baby is ill or injured and hard decisions have to be made. Several years ago one of our cats was hit by a car, and his pelvis broke in 4 places. He had surgery to put pins in place, and his nickname became Zipper Butt for all the staples. He pulled thru and was with us for another 10 years.
    Your garden is wonderful! What you do is so inspiring. It has been intermittently wet and cool-ish here in northern VT, and my heavy clay soil is not warm enough to do much with yet, but at least I can now do some weed removal!

  • @dinishwi7522
    @dinishwi7522 7 месяцев назад +1

    Sending all the love to Harper and you both from Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for doing everything to save her little soul 🧡

  • @TheHouseThatBuiltMe406
    @TheHouseThatBuiltMe406 4 месяца назад

    I’m so sorry about Harper, your little love. I’m glad to hear she’s doing better..

  • @maru3267
    @maru3267 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have been watching your story. When I first watched your youtube, it was like a movie and still is. I feel so sorry that your little kitten went through a tough time. I can imagine all the vet bills you received after surgery.
    I have two cats and I strongly recommend having pet insurance. My cats are 13 and 14 years old and one of my oldest cats was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease two years ago which is common in cats. One third of cats has this disease. Then she turned to diabetes last year after a steroid shot for her skin problems. Every month, I check her whole blood and I also give a shot for her arthritis. It is a huge relief as insurance covers 90%. One time, she was hospitalized for a week and the vet bill was several thousands. Before your cats have any chronic disease, it is much better to have any pet insurance. Hope Harper fully recovers soon.

  • @robindrum9694
    @robindrum9694 7 месяцев назад +1

    Oh y’all I’m praying for little sweet Harper the garden area looks fantastic ❤️

  • @anneo3754
    @anneo3754 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so glad Harper came through okay! As far as how much is too much, you're the only one that can answer that for you. And don't listen if someone tells you you made the wrong decision. I hope your breeder will help you with some of the cost.

  • @angelapriddy6308
    @angelapriddy6308 6 месяцев назад

    Hi there I'm new to your channel however I'm not new to your wife's channel I've been following her for several years I didn't know you were her man but it came up in my feed and it sounded so familiar and then when I heard you started talking about Harper I'm like oh so I'm glad to find you and I'm glad Harpers doing better thank you I enjoyed your channel❤

  • @kathleenturley1561
    @kathleenturley1561 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great job on the garden build. Next time you fill the garden beds....put some of you cast away wood and twigs in the bottom. It helps with not having to use so much and will over time give you great compost. Glad you kitty is going to be ok. You have a wonderful voice

  • @rileytristandesign8478
    @rileytristandesign8478 7 месяцев назад

    So happy Harper is okay! As a vet tech, and a cat lover, she had me nervous so I can't even imagine how you felt. Thanks for saving her. You're garden is beautiful!!❤

  • @sandrathomson1084
    @sandrathomson1084 7 месяцев назад

    👍🏻👍🏻 so proud of you both! Welcome Parker, prayers for healing little one🙏🏻. My sister's cat LoveBug had a blockage of kidney stones, he's 3 years-old and they decided to do the surgery, poor LoveBug. I know his pain, I've been dealing with kidney stones for 37 years and they hurt. I am grateful that Parker and LoveBug are doing better. Love and Appreciate Y'all and what you do. Stay safe. Love and Prayers For All ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @darinbennett3638
    @darinbennett3638 6 месяцев назад

    Just came across your channel and I have been encouraged by your journey. The upfront cost on a garden is an investment for sure and the ROI is seldom realized on paper but you know deep inside yourself that it was well worth it. I am reminded by watching your video that I have often had to tell myself that the process is worth the provision. There are things that I don't want to do and things that I still don't do well but we keep plugging along enjoying the journey knowing that we are making a life that we truly enjoy living. Blessings on your journey.

  • @jessicapower8585
    @jessicapower8585 7 месяцев назад +1

    OMG that kitten is precious ❤

  • @homesteadbythelake916
    @homesteadbythelake916 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yay Harper ❤ your so strong

  • @seanalex4833
    @seanalex4833 6 месяцев назад

    I'm very happy that Harper (kitten) lived. You also have a beautiful garden. Great work!!!

  • @littlemonkey4021
    @littlemonkey4021 7 месяцев назад

    Wow! Harper is so beautiful 😻. I’m so glad to hear that you went forward with the surgery and that she made it through! Vet care is expensive. My cat just had her annual check up, blood work and it was decided she needed her teeth cleaned and a tooth pulled. That was a $1,000. I can only imagine how much her surgery cost. But, you have to take care of their health. Pets are a huge blessing. Congratulations on the garden, it’s fantastic! ❤

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 6 месяцев назад

    Such beautiful pictures and videography

  • @ellendang1088
    @ellendang1088 7 месяцев назад +2

    ❤ to you, Ally,Mogley and Harper.

  • @Makeshiftblah
    @Makeshiftblah 7 месяцев назад +2

    Keep up the hard work on the videos and the homestead. Loving it! :)

  • @rockyala444
    @rockyala444 6 месяцев назад

    For sweet Harper 🩷

  • @kathymcintire6182
    @kathymcintire6182 7 месяцев назад

    God's Blessings on little Harper 💕 and all your precious family,and God's abundance on your garden , love is the key always 💞 🥦🥒🍓🍏🥕🍅🥬🫛🧄🥔🫘🍾🥂🍷☕🫖🍀🌹🌲🌻🪻💐

  • @Ollie_sdays
    @Ollie_sdays 7 месяцев назад +2

    THANK GOD!!!!!! Hello my Sunday bestie❤.... feels good to get a story from you today!!!!!
    Thank you😊

    • @TroutandCoffee
      @TroutandCoffee  7 месяцев назад

      Hello!! So glad to hear it! hope you enjoy! ❤

  • @meganmccormack5182
    @meganmccormack5182 7 месяцев назад

    God Bless you and Ally. Your garden is beautiful! We're glad Harper is on the mend!

  • @EtherealGrows
    @EtherealGrows 6 месяцев назад +1

    31:58 instant replay reveaaals....you did it tho! 🤣🤣

  • @Hootowls5
    @Hootowls5 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful job on the garden. So glad your fur baby is healing fast. Much love and prayers.....

  • @krystle8322
    @krystle8322 6 месяцев назад

    Love your video's you 2 are living my dream ❤ I am from the netherlands and hope to have a home in the woods someday, with my now 3 year old son. With a vegetable garden, some chickens, and a firepit ❤ So glad Harper is doing better ❤ brave little kitten keep making these video's I will keep watching ❤

  • @TheGohbomba
    @TheGohbomba 6 месяцев назад

    Congrats for your home grown foods and beautiful place near the river

  • @fernetworek9030
    @fernetworek9030 6 месяцев назад

    This video made me cry, but mostly smile especially the last segment! Looks great!

  • @roamsnaprepeat
    @roamsnaprepeat 7 месяцев назад

    I knew the Gregory Alan Isakov chord from anywhere! Glad to see you adore him just as much!!!

  • @wendylee13
    @wendylee13 7 месяцев назад

    Happy Sunday crazy kids! ❤ Love you guys! I’m praying for your new kitty! And for both of you!😢 Hugs!

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 6 месяцев назад

    Your garden is beautiful! Have you ever heard of hugelkultur gardening? You put small tree limbs and leaves on the bottom of a raised bed and soil on top. It saves having to buy so much soil. It might be something to try with any new beds.
    I’m glad your sweet kitty is safe❤️🤗🐝

  • @juliaouzts5781
    @juliaouzts5781 6 месяцев назад

    Love your videos and I watch you and Ally and love the different views and takes from both of you. so divese for being in the same moments. Lovely

  • @Cynthia_CynnCytii
    @Cynthia_CynnCytii 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing, welcome to the family Harper ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @donnadelevieleuse9564
    @donnadelevieleuse9564 6 месяцев назад

    You guys Rock! Thank you for making the right decision. Kitty's both are so beautiful as your gardens are as well.

  • @moeflanagan2677
    @moeflanagan2677 6 месяцев назад

    The garden is beautiful! Great job. So thankful that Harper is ok.

  • @jj22129
    @jj22129 7 месяцев назад

    You are so talented. Your videos bring me so much peace and I feel like I get to escape for a short bit. Thank you for doing what you do!

  • @ellenzinner
    @ellenzinner 7 месяцев назад

    You guys are going to have a thriving garden. You both rock! Love your new baby.
    ❤ You both....

  • @ronaldescoto27
    @ronaldescoto27 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent work, a very well edited video. I am Latin and sometimes it has been difficult for me to understand some concepts, but with you this video felt like I was listening to it in my own language!!! very nice job, nice property and nice everything you do as a couple

  • @donmcallister3745
    @donmcallister3745 7 месяцев назад

    Continued good things for Harper and you both.
    The garden looks tremendous… incredible work. Stay safe and well… 🌎🕊️. 🌜🌞🌛

  • @claireburkus8497
    @claireburkus8497 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful garden!!! So glad kitty try is home and healthy!!!❤

  • @lethuyvanbk
    @lethuyvanbk 6 месяцев назад

    22:40 As long as we have each other, we will be happy everywhere. I like the way you two work and play together. I look forward to your videos

  • @homesteadlady3acrehomestead
    @homesteadlady3acrehomestead 7 месяцев назад

    Luv the garden. Luv little Harper. So Adorable, May you be blessed with a windfall of prosperity to help with the Vet bills.

  • @lynnemac1402
    @lynnemac1402 7 месяцев назад

    I am so happy Harper pulled through she is such a cute and beautiful little kitten. Your garden is magnificent it looks wonderful, well done x

  • @Qmike-xw5fc
    @Qmike-xw5fc 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @ohdeerdesign1387
    @ohdeerdesign1387 7 месяцев назад

    Nothing better than a garden planted with love and from the soul!!! I miss mine - so it was awesome to live vicariously through you as you built yours!!! So glad Harper is back and doing well!

  • @Cstoreri
    @Cstoreri 6 месяцев назад

    Had a similar situation with our cat recently 8 thousand dollars later he’s doing well ❤ best to you folks and Harper!

  • @Adam-cq6bv
    @Adam-cq6bv 4 месяца назад

    Classic Japanese Higonokami knife spotted on the bookshelf at 34:24. Great tastes!

  • @craedenbearden8043
    @craedenbearden8043 7 месяцев назад

    Everytime i watch yall by the end of the video im like they got it life figured out!

  • @Jasonf0416
    @Jasonf0416 5 месяцев назад

    Wow amazing job on that garden!!

  • @sethmargadonna502
    @sethmargadonna502 7 месяцев назад

    Damn! That is a beautiful garden! Glad Harper pulled through!

  • @gailburke4174
    @gailburke4174 7 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful garden … thank goodness for great pet Docs

  • @janicehellzen8765
    @janicehellzen8765 7 месяцев назад

    I watched your video this morning and found myself crying that you might have lost Harper. We had a similar situation happen actually a few times with new pets.
    Even if you have pet insurance it would have a waiting period so it ends up being out of pocket.
    They really are our babies though and I always think isn’t that what money is for?
    I am sending healing thoughts to you all to get over your colds, cough and Harper’s surgery. ❤️

  • @fernetworek9030
    @fernetworek9030 6 месяцев назад

    You guys are such a great team! and very good kitty parents!