Wrestling!

I just wanted to show you how much fun my house is on a Sunday Morning! I know that EVERYONE in the family looks forward to watching Lucie and I wrestle, especially at 7:00 in the morning! Great way to start your day :-D

Now you can also see my brother Sam, he is just watching this time, but usually, he is right in the middle of things, and boy is he a good wrestler, he can pin me with only half a paw! What a BLAST! Come join us!

Squirrels!!!

Let me tell you about the squirrels that have been coming to our yard. There are at least 8 of them and they are terrible creatures. Can you believe that they will not listen to me? They won't get off the bird feeders no matter how much I bark at them. They even sit there looking at me as if to tease me! I know they are laughing because of the invisible barrier that I can't seem to get through...the one Sam gets nose prints all over. I have decided to make it my mission today to bark as much as possible at these squirrels and scare the crap out of them so that maybe they will stay out of my yard and stop teasing me and my brothers and sister.

So what is this Valentine's Day all About anyway?

I hear today is Valentine's Day...Anyone want to explain...

All I can figure is that everyone is getting treats but us dogs! What is up with that? Now, I know chocolate isn't good for us dogs, but a little piece once in a while can't hurt, can it? And all these hugs and niceness...gosh, makes me want to puke! All that is important is that there is someone around to rub my belly...think you can manage that? And a little trip back into the woods wouldn't hurt either, just don't tell Mom and Dad, OK?

Boy, Am I in TROUBLE

Let me start by saying that I was only following Sadie, she is the oldest in the family and I figure if it is OK for her, then it must be OK for me too!
It all started when Mom let us out to play in the snow. She was doing laundry, and we knew we had a few extra minutes before she would make us come in. Now, Sadie doesn't have an Invisible Fence Collar on, I heard Mom and Dad say it was because she knows how to behave and doesn't go far. But Sam, Lucie and I are forced into wearing these torturous devices. So, as usual, Sadie goes off into the woods, just far enough to make sure the squirrels stay up in the tree and don't come over into our bird feeders. Then she looked at the three of us and started teasing and taunting us! Well, we all looked at each other and decided that if we were going to get tortured, may as well make it worth our while...so we all ran for it. Sam told me that if you run fast enough it only hurts for a second or two. He was right! It was so much fun!!! Oh my God, talk about wonderful smells and fun and trees and rocks and sticks! It was like being in heaven, I swear!

...Then Mom figured it out! Oh shit, were we in trouble! I really knew we were in for it because Mom was yelling and clapping her hands and Sam went running, he isn't stupid like Lucie and I are. Once Mom put her boots on, I got so scared I didn't know where to run... So I just sat there until she came over to me and gave me a push in the right direction. Boy was she pissed at us. Lucie went running (never knew she could go that fast), but I passed her by in 2 seconds flat.

I guess I am going to have to sit on the couch, all by myself the rest of the day, Mom still doesn't look happy and I know darn well that she is going to tell Dad on us as soon as he gets home.

My Visit to Mom's Work

Yesterday was the best! The girl and her friend brought me to Mom's work. Now, don't get me wrong, at first I was a little nervous about where we were going. I thought for sure we were on our way to the vet and it was time for shots and ears and being poked and all that stuff that really is not fun at all. But then, they let me out of the car and there was Mom just waiting for me! I was so excited. Next thing I knew I was being hugged and loved by all these people! It was awesome! And then, they put me down, unhooked that stupid leash that chokes the heck out of me, and I was free! I was so happy, and there were so many people around, I didn't know what to do! I just ran and ran and ran around in circles! It was the best! Then even more people came in and pet me and picked me up and cuddled me. Gosh, life just doesn't get any better than that! I know I am cute, but with everyone petting my ears and rubbing my belly...WOW!!! I hope I get to go to Mom's work more often!

All the Visitors!

Today was fun! I chased Lucie around a few times...she can never outrun me! I took Sam outside for Mom and showed him how to walk across the pond when the ice is thin, I sat with Dad and helped him watch the race, and I cleaned all the ice cubes out of the water bowl so no one hurt their teeth on them. Oh yeah, I also chased all the neighbors away so they didn't keep walking in front of the house!

Boy, I was busy. But I still found the time to keep Katie warm and let her clean my ears. Then we decided that Sadie needed some exercise so I took her ball away and made her chase me around for it.

I have to say, my favorite part is that the girl and her friend are here for a few days. I always love it when there is someone new to give me some extra attention. He seems really nice too, never minds petting me when I jump on his lap and remind him that the way to a dogs heart is through rubbing his ears!!! :-)

And now, the boy has friends over and they are all down the cellar playing rock band. As long as they all pet me before they leave, I am ok with all the extra company!

Being Helpful

I enjoy being helpful. Why, just today, I helped Mom with the work she brought home this afternoon, kept her lap warm and cleaned her face for her...then pressed a few buttons on the laptop. I helped Lucie get some exercise, made sure to chase her a few times around the house while Mom was trying to work. Then I helped Dad clean out the litter box, made sure that there wasn't as much in there so he didn't have to work so hard. I also helped Mom cook dinner, she was able to step on my tail a few times and I made sure to clean up anything she might have spilled on the floor because she tripped over me!!! Now, I am resting for the evening, because I have to make sure that I am awake enough when Mom and Dad go to bed so that they can wake up a few times during the night to take a rest stop if they need to! Boy, I really enjoy being helpful!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!!!

I just wanted to wish my Dad a Happy Birthday! He is 46 years old Young!!! :-) and every year he is getting younger because he plays with me!!!

Make sure you stop in and wish him a great Birthday...

even though he has to go watch the boy play volleyball instead of go out and have a drink on me! :-D

Happy Birthday Trophyguy!!!

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