The beginning of August, we were at some friends house when Nicholas decided that he wanted a pet. Our friends have dogs, cats, and fish so I thought it was our time for at least one pet. I talked to the kids and we agreed that the pet had to be small....no dogs...and everyone had to be in agreement with one animal.

We walked the aisles of Petsmart and with each animal they saw, that was the one they wanted. Fish, cats, hermit crabs, lizards, hamsters, you name it!!!! After we saw every imaginable animal, the kids wanted to go back and see the cats. Both Nicholas and Isabella picked out a kitten but Isabella's had long hair and we went throught that once already with Sammy...shedding and fur everywhere. We all agreed on the kitten Nicholas picked and so now we have a pet.

Nicholas kept calling it Fluffy but Jeff reminded him that the cat wasn't fluffy and it needed a boy name like Rocky. The kids kept calling it Rocky but I had to point out that you cannot call a 3 pound kitten Rocky. It just didn't fit in my head. After a few silly names that followed, I decided to name him Gordon. Since I ultimately will be the one cleaning the litter, feeding him, and keeping him safe from all hands that want to hold him constantly, I figured that I held all power of veto. Gordon it is and he is CUTE!!!!

Getting ready to enter Petsmart.

Gabby loves watching the fish. Nicholas and Isabella with the kittens.
Meet Gordon.