Whew. Hopefully I can keep up with daily reviews of pets and outcomes this time around. Life hit me like a sack of bricks coated in cement at the end of December. Anyhow...


These are darling. While I didn't get the GUPPS, it's fine (I don't normally collect year or birthday marked pets). I'm going to still keep one of my 2011 pups because the striping is so thoughtfully done, and I love the shading and colors.





I like this second gen litter already. This was a great suggestion, and I'm sure DL can pull it off grandly, just from seeing the blankets. I'm also super-enthused about the green one, but I'm also looking forward to the purple-blue one with the green paws and the spotted blankets. I've always liked the coloration of their parents, so this should be a great litter.

I am very much enthused about this litter, because I can see the tiny hints of detail and lovely shading. To be honest, their coats remind me a little of stars or sparkles with the flecking. Actually, now I want to call them Champagne rats.

This pillar looks so... outstanding. It makes me think of fireworks, sunsets or rises, and just has such lovely bold colors. That yellow detail is very fine and I think will turn out fantastic when they grow.

Everyone's noticing the black and white stripes, but no one's said anything about the pink underbelly? I'm thinking a slightly feminine white-tiger look.



I giggled when I saw these foals, mainly because I named my group for Yulynh's ponies the "Fingerpaint Herd" and it made me think of fingerpainting when I saw them. They're so cheerful and carefree, and after seeing not only her mastery of natural coloration, but the amazing detail on those Advent ponies, I'm stoked. My favorite: the blue, because of the white swirl on the forehead and those little dappling spots on his rear!





This litter surprised me. After all the Christmas cheer, and the happy ponies, seeing what look like they could only be Franken-horses bowled me over - in a good way. I love all of them, and am disappointed I missed the blue skull-and-bones pony. I only hope I can trade for him later!

It was easy to see this was Blu's litter, with the fine use of coloration and the hint of very detailed work with the grapes. It's a shame the UR grapes weren't an item, eh? I anticipate these being favorites, and INSIST on naming one of them Dionysus.

This litter confuses me. Not in a bad way, but one of those "curious" ways. At first seeing the blanket and the white mane and spots, I thought Hyena. Then I started thinking more picnic/food. Now I'm pondering it's an ice cream Sundae litter. Heck, the blanket even looks a little music like.

I am always super-enthused about natural colors and this litter is no exception. While I don't expect it to be tiger-like (though I won't complain if it is!) I think the striping will look lovely no matter how it comes out.
Honestly, this is a fantastic new year start, and I cannot wait for things to start growing up.