Kitten Lilly

We've had Lilly for more than five years, now. She is the smartest cat we've ever had. I'm convinced that what I've heard over the years is true: Siamese cats are the most intelligent breed. Our last Siamese, Cinnamon, was also exceptionally smart, and she lived to be almost 21 years old.

If Lilly lives that long, she could outlive me.

She is also the single most affectionate cat that I have ever seen, or ever even heard of. I've seen many cats that are lap babies, but this is far beyond that. The center of her world is, of course, Carole; but when Carole is not around she smothers me with affection in her place.

For your cuteness overload today, here are photos of Lilly not long after we brought her home.

Like just about all kittens, Lilly enjoyed squeezing into any open drawer she could find.

When we first got her, she was brilliant white. Like every Siamese I've seen, she slowly faded to more brown as she aged.

A coy cutie, for sure.