Sparky's Bath

     If you have ever personally seen our cat you would know he is HUGE! Almost 20lbs, all black with green yellowish eyes, long teeth that stick out from his lips, dainty paws, but a BIG belly.  We call him our panther.  Well, with the recent move to Las Cruces, I think the dry air and all the dust (since it IS a desert out here) was bothering him.  So, Liam and I gave him his FIRST bath!  (I bathed him and Liam took pictures) He's an older cat and we have always used those pet bath wipes on him which seem to do the job, plus I was always a little afraid on how he would do in a real bath.  He still has all his claws and wasn't looking forward to being bitten with those huge teeth  if he didn't like the water.  But, I was brave and to my surprise...he did amazing!  He was calm and didn't even meow! So, we shall say there will be many more baths in his future.  I think he was so much happier afterward, his coat was so silky soft and shiny and he wasn't coughing up hairballs anymore.  YAY!!

     After his bath, Liam helped me dry and brush him.  We were so impressed on how Spary did, we gave him some kitty treats as a reward. Way to go Sparky!

Liam's New Pet

     The hubby has always wanted a lizard....so him and Liam convinced me to add a new member to our family.  First, we got a reptile terrarium and set it all up.

Then we headed to PetsMart and Liam picked out his special Bearded Dragon, 

which he named Bobby.

The hubby signed the papers and Bobby was officially adopted.

We took him home and he loved hanging out with Liam.

Welcome to the family Bobby!

     At first, I wasn't sure about this little lizard.  But, he's really nice and loves to petted like a dog.  Bobby even drinks water out of a straw.  I have been named the "Cricket Master", since I am the one who feeds him every morning and make the trips back to PetsMart to buy the crickets.  The sales associates, pretty much know me now.  Recently, we started feeding him cockroaches...I know, I know...EWWWWW right?!  Well, I can handle the crickets, but I think I'm going to have to name the hubby the "Roach Master" because I'm not messing with those roaches.  But other than that, I am happy Liam is enjoying his new pet and learning the responsibility of taking care of a pet.  Looking forward to seeing how big he will grow.