Meet Kaylee and Maya

So some people would say that 3 months after getting married is too soon to become a parent. But we've thoroughly enjoyed it. They bring joy to us even on the worst of days.

Ok, ok. I'm not talking about human kids. I'm talking about these two:

{middle upper and right - Kaylee; lower middle and Left - Maya}

Aren't they just precious?!?! {If you don't know this - they are Sugar Gliders.} We got them last September, and they have grown so much! {I know - how much could they have grown, they are so tiny, right?} But they were about 4 inches long (plus about as much tail) when we got them, and scared of everything. Now they are about 3 times as large in weight and about 2x longer! I was kindof worried they wouldn't be as cute when they got bigger - but I was wrong! They are more inquisitive than ever, and we have a hard time changing the toys in their cage often enough to satisfy their energy!

This is how they greet me every morning before I go to work:
     Kaylee immediately comes out of her pouch and asks for treats.
     Maya is more lazy shy, so she just pokes her head out to watch. Then they follow me around with their eyes {Maya} or their body {Kaylee} until I give them a treat. It is a wonderful way to start the day.

Here's some of our other funny moments:
Kaylee likes to keep me company while I study. She will hang out in my sweatshirt and sleep. Then when she gets bored/wakes up she wants to check out my computer...

{Hey mom, do you need help with your grant?}

{Hmm... maybe you are hiding the treats over here by these strings?}

I tried to get some close ups of Kaylee while she was running - she LOVES running in her wheel. We are planning on getting them a second wheel because they fight over who gets to run in it right now.

{Mom - don't distract me - I'm very serious about my daily run.}

 {Wait - Are you going to give me a treat?}

{Hmm, this camera looks like it might taste good...}

 {Who me? - I didn't do anything!}

{Don't you dare take my ball away!!}

This last one, I had Maya in my pouch and she was watching my computer screen very intently for about 10 minutes.

So those are my cuties!