President Marley officially opens the Inaugural Ball.

Let the dancing, partying, and feasting begin.

Fellow ratties, as you enter the ballroom please make your way

through the receiving line.

President Marley and First Lady Katie Scarlett share a kiss before the first dance.

Marley, you are such a divine dancer.  

K.S.

Fred and Alice have joined the ball. They are so delighted to be at such an exquisite event. The president and first lady look stunning!!  Fred and Alice said they will sit and wait til they are asked to dance.

Cameo and best bud Zipper have been practicing their FangTango dance steps for weeks now.

The Vinster has the Limo ready and waiting if any of you fine young lady ratties would like to have a gentleman escort. The black tie is on, the champagne is cold and the rose is for you!!! XXXXXX Vin

There's lots of room ... Tell Cameo to give me a jingle on my cell when she's ready. Don't want to rush her ya know. Ladies need time to pamper. Cell # is 1-800-VIN-LOVE ... 'til then my darling ... xx Vin

KS whispers in Fred's ear while they watcy Zipper and Cameo FangTango

Alice overheard our First Lady whispering to Fred and she thought Miss KS had such a wonderful way of telling her story, she is laughing and having a great time. This dance is called the Belly crawl, where all Ratties get down adn crawl around. They are having so much fun!!

Vinnie, Darlin', I'm as ready as I can be, Mommy is upset because I won't wear a dress. Can I join you in my birthday suit instead? Calling 1-800-VIN-LOVE!

Rattagan wants to go too, he doesn't know how well he can dance with his leg but he is willing to try. He hopes for a dance with First Lady KS but he thinks she wouldn't like him since all his fur hasn't grown back yet from the surgery.

Dixie wants to ask Vinnie if he's man enough for a woman of her stature

Cameo ... Birthday suit is fine with me Darlin ... oh and your brother Rattagan is also welcome. Limo is huge and the Bar is open. Plenty of room ... and as for you Miss Dixie ... The Vinster just LOVES a full figured girl. I'll save a dance or two just for you ... my big, beautiful Pumpkin!!!!!

While Miss Noodles is taking her nap I thought I'd look in on the goings on around here.  I'm a little concerned for Miss Cameo's safety.  Janie PLEASE tell Rattagan to keep a close eye on his baby sister!!! That Vinnie is way too good looking for his own self, and he does have quite a reputation!  And he has cold champagne! 

This is too cute! 

Hope he is wearing a bullet-proof vest.....

Alice is eyeing up the bar in the Limo. She is ready for a night out on the town with the Vinster!! She said they can hightail it up to Lake Erie Islands and she will un-do all his new training and they can woop it up!!

Oh my dear Alice ... you look so pretty in Pink ... xxxx Vin ... Training? What Training? ... Who needs the couch when I have a Limo seat all to myself and my ladies ...

 This is hysterical! I'm too busy to photoshop my guys in .  The best pic is Miss Dixie in her pink gown!!

Just a warning girls ... it's a little chilly in the Limo with the AC. So be sure to bring a wrap or a shawl. Alice wore her beautiful pink sweater and Cameo brought her favorite warm blanket. Rattagan and I are fine cause we're tough guys .. ya know. Plenty of room. Here's the gang so far. xxxx Vin

OMG it's a party. For some reason I hear KC and the Sunshine band playing Shake Shake Shake in the limo!! Oh Vinster you do put on a great car party!! Alice says "Hey everyone, drinks are served!!"  Drink up and then we can  GATOR!!!!

Girls ... I'm sure all of your mom's and dad's are looking at me and seeing this picture ... Love Ya ALL xxxx Vin

"I'm here, I've got my boots (cause y'know I'm from the south) and I have my tie on....WOW, nice party.....now, if I can just find someone to dance with............"