Close enough!

Wishing you all the joy and magic of the holidays!

We wanted to thank you all so very much for your kind words and condolences.  We are truly humbled to know that our Simon touched the hearts of so many and made people's lives just a little bit better.  That's a pretty cool legacy for a little bunny!

River is doing well and is slowly finding her new normal (as are we).  Mr. Giraffe isn't as good at giving kisses as Simon, but he's doing his best and that's what counts!

We'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Jan 2nd.  We hope you all have a Merry Christmas for those who celebrate it and a very happy Sunday for those who don't.  We also hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year!

A day without sunshine.

Today at 3:15pm Simon set off on an adventure where River couldn't follow.  He slipped away peacefully in my lap with River giving him all of the kisses.

We were blind-sided by this because he had been improving, but it seems that the strain was too much for his little heart to handle.  We are giving River twice the love now.  This pic is the last I have of them together.

I'm going to take a break from posting for a little bit.  I have a Christmas post that I'll put up and I'll post about River interspersed with some pics I have of both of the little munchkins going forward.  I just need a bit of time.

Definitely Slytherin.

I'm starting my world takeover with Simon's cage!

She really did just hop on into his freshly cleaned and disinfected cage, peed in his litter box, sneezed on the floor, scattered wood chips on his clean towel, and tried to eat his hay.  As I scooped her out, she gave me this look of, "Do what you must, I've already won."

Simon and River's 11th Birthday!

Simon:  According to this book, we should be getting our Hogwarts acceptance letters any time now!

River:  I hope we get sorted into the same house, but I can totally see you getting sorted into Hufflepuff while I'm probably gonna be in Slytherin.  If only I didn't want to rule the world!

This is mine now.

River:  This is my big human!

Simon:  Nuh-uh!  I saw him first.

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll try to be back on Sunday for a special birthday post if the little munchkins are feeling up to it.

She knows what she wants.

Somebun spotted the baggie of oats on top of Simon's cage.

They lied.

When I went on the field trip to the other room, they did not give me ice cream like they said they would.  They gave me something called subcutaneous fluids, which is the opposite of ice cream!  And don't think I didn't hear them talking about the metronidazole (an antibiotic for the gut) tasting like the most awful thing ever and that I'd have to take that twice a day.  At least they added banana flavoring to the other medicine (metoclopramide--a gut motility drug), so I guess it isn't a total loss.

Simon was a very good boy at the vet's and was complimented by the vet tech, who said he looked like a little bumble bee.  Later on, he mentioned that while giving the fluids, Simon was licking his hand.  Simon made a new friend today!

A new experience!

Well, that was weird but kinda nice at the same time!  I'm really digging these warm towels too.

Simon had his first 'spa day' today and it was quite an experience!  He got a bit of food in his belly (with my assistance) followed by a light trim of his bikini line (a bit nerve-wracking for me, but necessary) and a good old fashioned soak in a bubble bath in his own private bathtub (a washcloth-lined large ziploc container with an inch of soapy water in it).  The little dude really, really needed it.

He was a very good boy and is all sparkly clean now!

Monday bun.

River says we have to stay home today.  She's making sure no work is getting done on her watch!

Rabbitude.

This was Simon's way of telling me that he didn't want my help drying him off.  At least he's eating more greens and has started eating hay again today, so that's a huge improvement.

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

On your marks!

River looks like she's about to do a runner on me.

Mystery solved!

I am really glad that I've been writing down what Simon's been eating and noting the amount/weighing it since he got sick with the ear infection.  Because of that, I was able to figure out that the little guy is no longer able to eat sunflower seeds (we were trying to increase his calories when he wouldn't eat anything sweet).  He had 💩💩💩 5-8 hours after munching on a few seeds on Dec 2 and Dec 6 with signs of improvement in between bouts when no seeds were eaten those days.

Thankfully, after getting all cleaned up Simon was happily munching away on some parsley while listening to sweet tunes from the 80s.  He is a big fan of Tiffany and Michael Jackson if him trying to lick the radio was any indication.

Technically correct.

What?!  I'm not digging at the rug.  You said nothing about digging at the towel.

Live and learn.

Mr. Giraffe seems scandalized by what Simon did to the towel.  This is why we put towels down while warming up buns on the heating pad.  Sometimes they get a bit too comfy. (No worries, the couch remained pristine.)

Bleh!

Simon is critiquing my culinary abilities after he had to be force-fed (tummy issues after the antibiotic ear drops).  He thought my trip to the pet store would make me forget to do it when I got home.

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

She's making this a thing.

River has found a new favorite napping spot.  Comfort and snacks all in one convenient location!

Little human sick day.

 

Sorry, I'll try to have a post for you guys tomorrow.

Easing into the new week.

The little dude is a relaxation grand champion!

Weekend plans.

Flops, snuggles, and naps are on this weekend's agenda.  The bunnies really make multitasking look easy!

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

Hoppy Thanksgiving!

We're thankful that the medicines are working and the little munchkins are feeling well enough to spend some time together this holiday.  We've had to keep them separated so River wouldn't give Simon cooties.

Wishing you all a great turkey day and a happy Thursday to those not in the US!

Trying something new.

River snagged her blankie and ran with it while I was distracted cleaning her cage.  I guess she's gonna take a nap there while her maid tidies up the place.

Streeeetch!

Why hop over to her 'spaceship' when she can just do things the hard way?

SuperBun!

Simon is busy plotting how to use his powers so he won't have to get ear drops tomorrow morning.

He has already mastered the 'tornado head shake' and is pretty confident that he can activate the 'full body wiggle mode' to help him from being burrito wrapped.  Later on, he's going to take an epic power nap to be well-rested for his battle tomorrow!

Big day out!

The bunnies were NOT amused when they found out we were going to the vet instead of out for something called  'ice cream' like I had promised.

The vet said that it was awesome that they were turning 11 years old next month and that their hearts and lungs sounded good and everything they checked during the exam felt okay.  River will be getting a different antibiotic for the next two weeks to help get rid of her snuffles.  Simon gets to have a week of ear drops in both ears because River is good at sharing love and cooties.

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

High standards must be maintained.

This looks like a good flopping spot, but is it perfect?

Not again!

Little dude needed another clean-up, but at least his tummy isn't loudly gurgling and he's able to go more like normal again.  Whew--rough couple of days for poor Simon bun!

He got a small banana chip for his troubles (and to help stimulate his appetite).  He's munching on hay now, so that's good!

Not the attention he was looking for.

Sorry for the late post.  The little fella needed some help cleaning up tonight.  I am sooo not his favorite person right now.

Can't touch this!

River has recruited the big human to be her body guard.  Surely he will protect her from getting the yucky medicine!

Just bunny things.

River felt the need to relocate mouthfuls of her wood chips from her litter box to the freshly cleaned floor of her cage.  There really is something about freshly laundered cloth that begs to be immediately sullied in some way, shape, or form!

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

Constant vigilance!

Even while sleeping hard, Simon is guarding his food dish from any would-be pellet thieves.

Let's play a game...

I call this one 'bunny minefield'!  I've hidden three poops randomly throughout the living room.  Can you find them before you step on them?

Hop the vote!

They make a good point.  Who doesn't like stickers and democracy?

Bunimpressed.

A third round of antibiotics?  Really?  Just know that you can't hide your shoes from me forever.  I will find them and I will pee in them, mark my words!

One attention, please!

I'll be sneaky and pretend to have a bunch of hay stuck in my mouth and then the little human will give me as much attention as she just gave River.  I'm a genius!

He really was watching me before he enacted his plan.  I had my hands full giving River her medicine, so he went all dramatic with the hay gathering.

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

Nippy McGee.

This is River being unrepentant about nipping at my palm multiple times while I was trying to clean her up this morning.

She at least has the good sense not to do more than pinch me, but that isn't how a good little bun acts and she got a stern finger wag and head shake.  I mean, how else can you scold a deaf bunny?  She gave me an earful of angry meeps when she realized she wasn't getting treats when we got done and stomped over here to sulk.

To pee or not to pee.

Simon was conflicted, but realized that pee on the couch does not get him treats.

Halloween out-takes.

[lick-lick-lick] This magnifying glass is mine now!

[lick-lick-lick]  Gotta look pretty for my close-up!

Hoppy Halloween! 🎃

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are finding clues and should solve the case of the missing Halloween candy in no time!

No plow.

River:  What do you mean I'm not allowed to just plow into Simon at top speed with no repercussions?

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

Little eavesdropper!

We were discussing giving the bunnies a special treat before bedtime when Big Human glanced over to see Simon with his ear up listening very intently to our conversation.

In case you were wondering, cantaloupe was the bedtime snack for tonight.

On the move!

The little fella is a bun on a mission.  Not sure what it is, but he's confidently striding towards something!

River's happy place.

Gotta chin all of the shoes to claim them--even those pesky, hard to reach shoelaces!

Startle bun!

[accountabilibunny senses tingling]  Where'd River go?

We saved you a seat!

Looks like the bunnies have decided that we're going to be couch potatoes this weekend. 📺🐇

Thanks for visiting the blog and we hope you all have a great weekend!  Stay safe out there and we'll be back with more bunny cuteness on Monday.

You'll thank me later.

What do you mean I'm not done yet?!  I'm eating on my own, why do I have to have another two weeks of yucky medicine?  I strenuously object!

Cranking the drama up to 11.

Blerg!  Am dead bun 'cuz no attention.

Proof of life and derpiness.

(Sorry for the poor quality.  This was a still from a video and happened to be the only frame with him sticking his tongue out.)

Rabbitude readjustment.

Me:  [takes some of Simon's hay and gives it to River]

Simon:  [realizing the hay has value now]  Nooooo!  Look-look-look-I'm eating the hay now!  It's MY hay, not River's.  I'm gonna have to sleep on top of this so you can't steal any more of it.