Here is what I ended up with.
Here is what our problems were:
A) They act dead when forced to do anything with a camera.
B) Lighting in this apartment is horid.
C) When I sent Jeremy to get a treat he came back with deli meat. Which equals a death match in our house.
Ellie immediately laid down and wouldn't move.
Maddie attempted to remove the lights.
The camera just wouldn't focus.
Bah Humbug.
One day I will have better lighting and Ellie won't look like a rag muffin.