Our Family Pets

So, at my house we have a cat and a dog. I went through at least two names for my cat. First it was Dusty, I think...then it was Zelda Dawn (Zelda from the video game, and Dawn after Buffy's sister). But then I settled on Ninja...because she is literally a ninja. One minute you're thinking, "Hmmm, where's Ninja I don't see her anywhere." then all of a sudden there she is! I think she likes the element of surprise...unless the element of surprise is used on her, then I don't think she likes it. :)


I guess you're wondering how we got her. Well, in July 2009, our dog Jack found her in the tire well of our Suburban,one night. After a little research, my mom decided Ninja was about 2 months old.

At first, Ninja was scared of us. If we tried to pick her up, she would hiss and spit at us. But after a while, she began too tolerate our company. She doesn't like being held or cuddled, though. :(

She loves it outdoors, in the summer. She can be outside from 9am till 6 or 7pm. By evening, we have to go outside and get her. I'm sure she would stay outside the rest of her life, if we let her. We have owls in our area. They have been known for eating or attacking cats. And she's really small(6lbs.),so we bring her in before dark.         


  Our Jack Russell Terrier, Jack, is simply...awesome.

My dad describes Jack as a "little boy in a dog suit." It's true, Jack has the brain of a 2 year old. He is so smart. For example, he knew the word, "walk," then he learned what "w-a-l-k" meant. Now we use "stroll" or "excursion." He hasn't learned those words...yet.

We've lost count how many tricks he can do. No, he doesn't get the newspaper for us. One, we don't get the morning paper. Two, Jack doesn't like getting anything for any member of the family (esp. me), and three, if he did get the paper for us, he'd get distracted chasing the mailman.

          

Preserving What?

I went to a nature preserve the other day with my mom, and I took some pictures. I've recently became interested in taking artistic pictures,and have been passively begging my mom and dad for a cooler camera than the one we have...but I decided to settle for a cockatiel.
I'm not quite sure about what these plants are so I'm just making it up as I go.
So here are some pictures that I took:

This one's name is Poofy. She's addicted to sugar,so she's always has a jazzed appearance.

This is Mr. Turtle, he likes to eat zombie fingers.

This is Sam. He was adopted by tomatoes, and is surprised to learn he's going to "Stay this color".

Look! I found a batch of tribbles! Our planet is being invaded!

This one has no name, it's job is simply to "sit and look pretty".

I know it looks harmless, but it can become lethal if you soak it in salt and freeze it.

These are Youngerberries. They are in Berry School,studying to be Elderberries.