We had a ton of fun at the book parties celebrating Ambrose's story, THE NINE LIVES OF CHRISTMAS, this season, and one of the fun activities we enjoyed at the Silverdale Barnes & Noble was a cute cat contest. I asked my friend Tim, who came with a slew of pictures, to send me some so I could post them. Aren't these adorable? (By the way, for those of you who don't live in the Northwest, Ivars is a landmark seafood bar in Seattle. Great seafood. This kitty has excellent taste!)