Thrift Store Find =

Last Friday

 I had one of those "becoming rare" opportunities

to run by the local thrift store.

I was thrilled to find a fantastic bargain!

In fact, I was so excited to find

this bargain, that I neglected to take the often forgotten

"before photo!"

Instead I arrived home and immediately

scrubbed my "bargain" in anticipation

of a "new family member"!

My bargain consisted of:

one 10 gallon aquarium

one lid

2 wheels

1 food dish

1 water bottle with holder

1 wooden barrel

and

a plastic exercise ball

all for the

low price of

$12.00!

It was one of those purchases that I made

knowing full well, if Wayne (who was out of town)

was not on board, I would have to donate it right back again.

Here I am calling Wayne,

"Hey Hon, I just bought something from the thrift store

that now requires a purchase of something alive to go in it!"

Thankfully Wayne was on board and

the kids (and I) were thrilled to get a new pet!

So

off to the pet store to pick our newest family member!

And we came home with.....

nothing!

Really.... the kids could not agree on

a hamster. 

Although, surprisingly, we were able to narrow it down to 2!

We decided to let Wayne cast the deciding vote!

I'm happy to announce we finally decided on a sweet

Golden-Teddy mix

that we named Cubbie!

He has been a wonderful addition!

No biting, No nipping, No jumping out of our hands!

Now hopefully,

we can keep this sweet fellow alive and well

for his predicted year to two life span!