EVERYTHING’S TURNING UP ANIMALS

In Asuncion Jeff bought Ginny 2 new hamsters (to replace to ones that dehydrated on one of our recent trips). Ginny picked out 2 that looked the most similar to the ones that died and she named them the same – Spot and Hyper. They had a close call driving with them to our house and I think they were on the verge of death again, but Pete (our friend) poured cold water on them and suspended the cage out the moving car window and they came to. Hyper had a second scare his first week with us. He ate a bead (one that you would put in a friendship bracelet). For a long time we could feel it in his cheek pouch, but after a while he swallowed it. I told Ginny to prepare for a possible death. But just yesterday as she was cleaning out his cage, she found it. I’m not sure which way it came out, but the hamster survived again.

Ginny and Spot


Joshua spent his money on 2 guinea pigs named Chewy and Snowy. They are cute things with big ears. They have really taken to Joshua and will make funny whistle sound when they see him. Boots, our cat, has been VERY interested in them.

Joshua with Snowy and Chewy


Boots, our cat, camping out in front of the cages.


A patient of Jeff’s gave us two baby chickens to show her thankfulness. Ginny loves her chickens. “Bird” remains her favorite (it was the very first one given to us). She calls it and it comes, she carries it around and dresses it up and the bird watches movies with the kids.

Will her sister share the same interest in animal?


Can you spot the chicken in the photo...watching the movie too.


We may not have bread or diapers out here, but we do have plenty of toads. In the evenings the toads come out in abundance. My kids love catching them and playing with them. It grosses me out to see one. They know that toads aren’t allowed in the house but we still every now and then will here, “Has anyone seem my toad who escaped in the kitchen?” YUCK!





Our duckies are doing well. They are growing fast. they are usually outside, but Ginny brings them in every now and then.




As you can see, Boots, our cat is quite interested in the ducks.


Jeff and Pete built rabbit cages. Thankfully Ginny has decided to wait until our garden is grown before she gets rabbits. Oh, and we’re having our pig pen made more secure....so stay tuned for the next “animal” news.