Update!

Hello readers!  Well, it's almost time.  Snickers is getting bigger and bigger everyday.  We can feel the babies moving, and Dave even heard their teeth grinding the other day.  It's probably going to be any day now.  We have separated Snickers from the other two girls for now.  Since both of us work, and of course have to sleep, we want to decrease any possible tragedies that could occur by keeping them all together.  We still let them spend time together, but keep them separate when we aren't around.  Here is a picture of the sequestered tote that is now Snickers' temporary home.  [It was a former "cage" I had built for our now deceased hamster, Kendall.]

We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our pig pups.  This picture of snickers was taken just moments ago:

As you can see, she is humongous!  She barely lets us hold her at all anymore.  She hides a lot, is difficult to pick up, and she is extremely moody most of the time.   Oh...and she eats more than ever.  I swear this pig is ALWAYS hungry.

Earlier today; David and I went to go pick up some Timothy Hay at Petco.  Right now they have a sale for buy one get one free 24 oz. bags.  We also had a $5 off any purchase of $5 or more rewards coupon.

Here's Ellie showing off our great deal.  $1.07 for two bags of hay?  Yes please!  I felt like I was on Extreme Couponing for a moment.  The girls haven't tried this kind yet, but I'll let you know what they think.  With the new additions to our pig family coming soon, we really need to find good deals on this kinda stuff.  [We don't plan on changing their pellets, though...we use Oxbow Essentials young guinea pig food.]

Going to make this short and sweet today, but for your viewing pleasure, here is some close up shots of Ariel and Ellie:

 

She is so stinkin' cute!

 

 Awe, just look at that face!

 Ariel's white butt patch.

 So inquisitive.

 Don't you just want to kiss her?

 She's getting so long!

 Dying of cuteness right now.

Well, that's all, folks!  Have a great day.  I will try to write again sooner next time. 

-Sharon

Pig Art.

My girls <3

All About Ariel

Hi!  Well, I guess this is my big internet debut...my name is Ariel and I am the youngest of the herd...well for now anyway.  Soon my big sister is going to pop, and I am definitely not going to be the baby of the family anymore.  It would figure that those crazy humans decided "oh, maybe just one more pig," right before they discovered that my sis was preggo.  Oh well, I am loving my new home.  I get plenty of attention, and sometimes even more than I'd like!  When the humans reach in to the cage, my big sisters will usually stay still and allow themselves to be picked up... not me!  I run for cover.  I am quick, swift, and sneaky!  But, when the humans finally catch me, I am exceptionally lovable.  =p

Here's a picture of me while Belle and Dad dry me off after my bath.  Once they get their hands on me, I usually will let the humans hold me however they want,  and I actually will sit pretty still!  I sat like this while they dried my belly without kicking up too much of a fight.  Even my sisters won't sit that still for the humans, but they really praise me for my efforts... and I like that!

Here's a pigture [hehe] of me and my sisters enjoying an afternoon salad in our luxurious c&c cage [which I overheard Mom and Dad talking about making it even *BIGGER*!].  So far, life in my new home has been pretty wonderful.  I am adjusting pretty well with my pig sisters and my human family.  I can't wait to see what my little nieces and/or nephews are going to be like.  I think I am going to do a great job at being a good aunt for the little piglets.  Well, I hope to talk to you again real soon!

<3 Ariel ((Aka "AriBear"))