For Jacob's 5th birthday, he desparately wanted "Cheetah sharks." When asked from where does one purchase such beasts, he proclaimed, "Wal-Mart." Being unaware that Wal-Mart had expanded their product lines to included mythical critters from the ocean, I requested that he show me just exactly to what he was referring. Turns out, those are really called Pictus Catfish. They have evolved from cheetah sharks to leopard sharks, and finally to plain 'ol leopard fish. Either way, he is so terribly excited to have them. Owen is more impressed by the dinosaur living in the tank. I took this video a few minutes ago, and they are still awake watching the fish. It is almost 10:30, and when I tried to turn off the light to the tank, Owen let me know that he wasn't too pleased with that. I am actualy excited to be taking care of these little guys, but just hope they aren't promoted to glory too soon!!!
Here is the newest member to the Alcorn family-a 10-12 week old kitten named .... Magenta. Jacob named her and is so excited about her. Seems our pet kingdom is expanding, with the addition of 4 goldfish after the premature demise of the leopard fish. When I returned to Wal-Mart, I noticed the other leopard fish about to assume the same fate as ours, so at least I know it wasn't something I did wrong, just a bad batch of fishies. Anywho, this should do for a while at least. Scooter won't stop hissing at her, but is getting closer to calling a truce. 
