Benji

Dear Benji,
   It doesn't feel like it has been two years since I got you. It seems like yesterday that I was about to bounce out of my seat in the van, due to excitement about picking out a hamster. I remember I got butterflies in my stomach as I stepped into PetsMart and headed over to the hamster section. I looked at each of the hamsters, but when I laid eyes on you, I knew you were the perfect hamster for me! Your coat of fur was jet black with a patch of white on your chest, your nose and dainty little paws bright pink, and you didn't try to jump out of my hands when I held you in the PetsMart.

I did my very first post about you here.

^The very first picture we got of you the day I got you (April 30, 2009)

You always loved climbing and your wheel! Even though you were nocturnal, sometimes I'd catch you in the middle of the day running on your wheel or climbing the bars of your cage. It was always funny to watch your itty bitty pink feet running so fast!

And remember when you were elected Pet of the Day? It was so cute seeing you on that website and having two photos of you complete with a Pet of the Day plaque on them!

 

You always loved fruits, especially apples and strawberries. Even the tiniest piece of strawberry looked huge compared to your teeny, pink hands!

Even though some people would say that you're "just a hamster", you were a wonderful one and I miss you!

Benji Smith

April 30th, 2009 - May 13th, 2011

What the Future Holds...

2011 holds so many things. Things that are exciting, nerve racking, fun, blah, interesting, and so much more. American Idol will be coming on in a few weeks, my sewing class is starting next week, home-school group starts back next week, I will be doing mock trial (gags), experiencing flying on a jet for the first time (along with Disney World for the first time), (hopefully) going on vacation, purchasing my Nikon D3000 AND Lightroom. Honestly, 2011 is probably the year I have been most excited about!


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Do you guys remember a few weeks ago when I posted about having those awful cramps? Well, we called the doctor, made and appointment and everything, and what do ya know? The cramps went completely away about a week or two before the appointment scheduled. I would like to thank you guys for all of the prayers and most of all, God!


Also, about a week or two ago, I noticed that my little hamster Benji was abnormally bloated on his sides. I knew it wasn't him suddenly getting pudgy or anything, so my dad and I took him to the vet. The veterinarian said that it was a bacterial infection in his (Liver or kidneys....can't remember which one) and gave him some cherry flavored medicine for it. So if you guys would, please keep little Benji in your prayers.

(I nominated Benji to be 'Pet of the Day' on this site, and he was! Like his little badge on the photo?)

What are your plans for 2011?

Fabulous Days Consist of...

Coffee...
(Yes, I edited Santa hats on us)

Shopping downtown...



   and now for the finale...

What is something fun that you have done this week?

Need a Smile?

(Yes, they are our lovely pets)