Step 1: Scrape the ash through the grate in the wood stove.
Step 2: Remove the ash pan and dump the hot ash into the ash bucket outside.
Step 3: Go inside and wait for the kitties to climb up on the warm bucket to warm their paws.
Step 4: Accidentally tap your camera lens against the glass so that the kitties turn their heads toward you.
Step 5: Quickly snap the photo before they can decide they want to jump down and beg to come inside.