This is a NSFW and super-intense video, but it's really lovely and heart wrenching, and an awesome tribute to the power of nature.

Remember the French bulldog pup who couldn't get up?

He got up!

*loses the power of speech*

Is that a trick question?

BABY HEDGEHOGS







The imaginary adjective that comes to mind is "SQUIDGY!"

SQUIDGY WIDDLE BABY HEDGEHOGS.

That is all.

Many many thanks to kattas for the Christmas presents for Oliver! He absolutely loves them.

Pictures!

"Presents? For me?"



Oliver investigates his choices.



He picks a favorite!



And now, here's us playing with the rabbit on my new coffee table from Freecycle, in front of my new entertainment center... from Freecycle. :D

I took Sarah to the airport early this morning. She left presents for Oliver and me under the tree. His was... well, I'll show you. I gave it to him and then went and did dishes. When I came back, this is what I found:

If someone has/can make an icon of this, I will love you forever.

1. Simon and our new roommate Drew's kitten Mara Jade. When she first came, Simon puffed up and wanted nothing to do with her. As you can see, they've become fast friends.



2. Simon peeking out his newest fortress.



3. Simon looking mildly concerned about this turn of events.

WARNING: You may actually die of cute. Not responsible for you losing the ability to speak due to the sheer adorable-ness of these pictures.

Baby hedgehog, I think, yawning and sticking his tongue out and generally being the cutest thing you've seen all week.