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Newest Additions to our Family

Last week, we lost our Leopard Gecko, Leo. We really don't know what happened to her, but she got sick and did not recover. We were put in touch with a lady who lives near us that happen to have a couple of Bearded Dragons that she was looking for a new home for. They were her daughters and she went off to college. The lady didn't have the time necessary to take care of these two. So, she gave us the 2 Beardies and their habitat.

This is our female "Fluffy". She is still recovering from having a clutch of eggs. She safely delivered 18 fertilized eggs just before we got her. She is a voracious eater, and quite the hunter.
This is the male "Spike". He is very mild mannered and LOVES to be held...actually they both love to be held and pet.

This is Fluffy enjoying a snuggle!

Here is Spike getting ready to attack his food. You never know, that salad may get up and move!! Doesn't he look fierce!?!

Jack has been very curious about these critters. He watches them from the front...and sometimes from the top. There are cracks in the top where he can see in.

Spike is curious about Jack too. At times, Spike will puff himself up and go up the log towards Jack. I'm not sure which would win!

Here is Tiffany showing off Spike. These critters sure have eased the pain of having lost Leo.

Even Jessica has gotten in on the cuddling action. It is a little weird at first as they are not the softest creatures, but they have a lot of love...and when they close their eyes as if in ecstasy over your petting them, it is very satisfying.

Ryan has a special bond with Fluffy. She had a hard time transitioning to her new home. She tried to look fierce and puffed up and spit a little bit. Ryan was able to pick her up and snuggle her. She calmed down right away. It is funny to see her react to his voice! She hears it and tries to get out of the cage. She keeps doing it until he comes over and picks her up.

Even Chris enjoys holding them. I believe he has Spike in his hands in this picture.

Here is a shot of the two of them on their first night here. Top Right corner is Spike and the one "pancaking" is Fluffy.

Here is after we redecorated the tank. I have to say that Fluffy LOVES the new sand and rock, Spike is still trying to adjust!

Here is Spike trying to get as far away from the sand as possible. He is actually using her to boost himself up. While we will miss Leo, these two have been real fun so far. Who would have thought that our family would like Lizards...there are no pictures, but Wayne and Sandie hold them too! It seems as though the first place everyone goes when they get home from school now it to check on them and get their hugs. We have been amazed at how social they are and how well they have fit into our home!

JESSICA'S COLLEGE CHOICE

Yep, she's going to BYU Idaho! We are so excited for her. She is going to major in Nursing. We have already signed her up for on-campus housing. She will be staying in a cooking dorm (hopefully she will eat). She chose the Edna Ricks Hall. She has also chosen to not room with anyone she knows. It will be fun to watch her grow as she meets new people.
Here is a picture of the courtyard where she will be living.

Here is a picture of what the kitchen will look like. There will be 4 girls in her apartment. It should be quite the experience.

Watch out Idaho...here Jessica comes!

Sadies 2010--is she really a senior?

This year for the Sadie's dance, Jessica took Codi. He has been her friend since around the 4th or 5th grade. Nothing like going with one of your bestest friends!!!
They spent one day looking for just the right matching shirts. They found EXACTLY what they wanted, but....Jessica needed to earn a little more cash. By the time they went back...the PERFECT SHIRTS were gone. Once again, they went out on the prowl...they looked high and low. Either the shirts were too big, or too small. Such drama!! Then they settled for the Harry Potter "Muggle" shirt. They then spruced it up with neon sunglasses and bandannas.

Here is Codi helping Jessica get dressed... "So, do you think I look cool enough?"

"Maybe if I stick out my tongue, everyone will think I am older..."

"Hey babe...we got wat it takes!" (yes, I spelled what wrong...I was supposed to..you probably have to be a teenager to understand...wow I'm hip huh?)

"Our future is so bright, we have to wear sunglasses at night"

Whoa! Seeing is so difficult without the shades!

Unfortunately, these are all the pictures that were taken. They left the house, and went to meet up with the rest of the group at another house. They had dinner, then went off to the dance. Since Codi is in Student Council, he had to help clean up...Jessica got to sit around and watch. (rumor has it, they wouldn't let her help...uh huh..) They got home before the carriage turned back into a pumpkin. They both went to sleep with smiles stuck on their faces. (ok, so I couldn't see Codi's face, but I'm SURE he was a smilin')

A Random Date

Brittney turned 16, so Ryan asked her out for her first date...AND a surprise birthday party. They doubled with Jessica and Jeremy. They came to the house and made homemade calzones. After, they had a scavenger hunt. What Jessica and Jeremy failed to tell the other couple is that they rigged the scavenger hunt. They did have fun though. After their scavenger, they took Brittney home where they had a surprise birthday party.
Here is Brittney and Ryan showing off their creative calzones.


Here is Jeremy and Jessica goofing off while showing their calzones.

Now for the "cheesy" smiles.

Here is Jessica dressed and ready for the scavenger hunt...Crazy girl.

Sadie's 2010 She asked and He responded!

Jessica asked her best friend, Codi, to the Sadie Hawkins dance this year. She decided to "Ransack" his room. Unfortunately, there were no pictures taken :( . She basically decorated a bunch of lunch sacks and set them up all over his room. She had "crime scene tape" all over his bedroom door. Posted on the door was note...

POLICE NOTICE

TO THE OCCUPANT

We are sorry to inform you that while you were away, this room was broken into, ravaged, and RANSACKED. Unfortunately we are busy doin' other more important police-type stuff, and we don't exactly have time to inspect the crime scene. But it looks safe enough and we are pretty sure nothing was stolen...but let us know if anything valuable is missing, and we'll send somebody down as long as we aren't in the middle of a donut party. (Nobody messes with our donut parties...big mistake) ANYWAY, ya, so you will have to check out the crime scene yourself. To uncover the culprit of this crime, look under the wreckage for clues. Good luck , and we're like really sorry about that, that sucks man (is ineffably detestable/highly unfortunate): Careful, it's a mess in there!

with love,

Your Friendly, Neighborhood Police.

NOW FOR THE ANSWER...

WHAT'S THAT?

hmmm...should we eat it?

Is that a hand in there?

Oh no...a FOOT!

This is so gross, we had to get the gloves on!

A nose!?!

EWWW...a slimy sticky tongue!

What other goodies will we find...

The evidence is piling up...

We believe that is a YES!

On a side note...Codi and Jessica have an anatomy class together...thus the body parts...Stay tuned for the actual dance pictures!

Wordless Wednesday Jessica's Idea of a Prank!