Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Tut & Jack

This morning everyone worked on their breakfast when I arrived. It was so nice and warm out already! We went into the yard and I played a little fetch with Harley. Miss Zoey did her silly little dance as she ran over to give me kisses! Later I went to sit on the patio with her. Harley got jealous and was trying to climb through the sides of the chair to get on my lap (since that's the way Zoey came up)! I'm amazed she didn't get herself stuck! Tut wandered out with us a little while, but decided he didn't want to stay out. I let Jack out through the garage before I left. He will enjoy the gorgeous day! This afternoon I came in to find Tut lounging away comfortably on a chair in the living room. He came out with the dogs and I for awhile. Harley and Wyatt did a little chasing, then they each settled down with their own toy. Zoey just laid out in the grass and enjoyed the warm afternoon. This evening Harley and Wyatt did quite a few laps around the yard. Zoey snuggled up in the chair with me while they were busy. Tut was outside with us and he got caught up in all the action! Harley and Wyatt started chasing after him, so he ran up into the hammock tree. He sat at the little nook just barely above where they could reach! I got Harley to fetch her soccer ball for me, so we played with that for a bit too. They should all sleep well tonight!




Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

This afternoon Bootsie was standing at the door as I let the pups outside. He followed me and wanted some attention. He rolled around on the ground next to me, stretching his paws out towards me. Bootsie was giving me little love nips on my knee to remind me to keep petting him! The dogs would zoom by us once in awhile. Buckley laid in the shade and chewed on his squeaky toy. The other three took turns coming to visit me in between their mad dashes to either side of the yard. Chloe laid by her tree and stared up at it for quite awhile. Later this evening I let the pooches out again and watched as they all raced for a flock of birds that were sitting in the yard! Bootsie came out and got some more attention. Then he sat by the pool gate for awhile and just observed everything. The boys were having fun chasing each other and wrestling around tonight. Later, we saw a dog running around loose. That kept the dogs very entertained! They all even started howling together. When it was time, we headed in and got them their snacks again. They've been very good puppies!




Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

The pups were all outside when I arrived today. They got to spend a long time outside while the girls cleaned. What a perfect day for them! I went out to visit with them for a bit. All three bounced over to see me. I had Buddy giving me kisses on one side, Jimmy hopping up to lick my chin, and Sugar snuggling up on the other side. I pointed out to Jimmy that his lab puppy friend was out. He looked over, saw her and raced over as fast as his little legs could carry him! He ran a few laps along the fence with her. This evening I let the kiddos all outside. Buddy was first at the door to come in and wait for his dinner. After they all finished, we all went back out since it was still pretty nice out. All three did some exploring. When they got tired, they curled up on their doggie bed together and enjoyed the evening air. They lined up in the kitchen when we got back inside for their bedtime snack.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Frankie

This evening, I flipped on the lights and Frankie ran so excitedly to see me. She plopped down at my feet and rolled over, demanding a tummy rub. I baby talked to her and she loved it. We headed outside and she was so good. She went potty for me as soon as we got to the grass. Strangely, she didn't want to sniff around like usual. She just came back by me like "Alright, let's go." We went back inside and I gave her a small treat. She was so gracious. Then she sat with me and took a nap.


Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Jack & Tut

Both kitties appeared when I arrived this morning and followed me to get their breakfast. The pups ate theirs quickly, then I started working on cleaning up the yard. Wyatt and Harley kept themselves busy, chasing each other around. Zoey hung out on the patio, curled up in her chair. After I finished, I went to sit with her for awhile. Soon, I had a puppy pile on my lap! I was laughing so hard. They all were trying to climb up for attention, even Harley. Wyatt ended up winning the spot for a little bit. I played a little fetch with Harley before it was time to go. Tut came onto the back patio as I was letting the dogs in. I pet him for a couple minutes as he sat on the table, watching a couple birds in the yard. Jack came out the front with me and got some attention in the driveway. This afternoon was really nice out, but a bit windy. The pups didn't mind at all! All three were having a blast chasing and wrestling around with each other. Zoey got so dirty from rolling around! Wyatt found his ball and decided to roll around on that. I stayed a little longer so they could enjoy the nice afternoon a bit more. This evening it was another race for my lap! All three were climbing on me. Harley and Wyatt soon got bored with that and took to chasing each other in the yard. That gave little Zoey some time to snuggle up with me. She gave me lots of kisses! We heard a husky in the neighborhood doing his signature howling bark. Wyatt and Harley went into the yard to listen closer. I checked the doors to see if Jack was waiting to come in before I left. I didn't see him, but when I got to my car, there he was, rubbing up against the front bumper! I called him and he came running with me to go let him inside.






Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon I let the kiddos all outside to play. It was very nice out! Buddy had brought a bone out with him to work on. All three went to the side of the house to lounge around in the sun. After a little while, Jimmers came over to sit by me. When it was time to head in, they all got a treat. This evening all three pups were bouncing at my feet when I got inside! I let then all out to do their business. It didn't take long before they were at the back door, ready to come in for their potato snack. After they finished, we went back out for a bit since it was still pretty nice. The three of them huddled up on their doggie bed together. So cute! I don't think they liked the wind too much, so we went back inside. Jimmy and I played a little fetch, while Buddy laid on my lap and worked on a rawhide.



Miranda

Little Miranda and I played some fetch today. She loved how nice it was outside. She seemed so happy. Everytime I would throw a toy, she would run after it with such a huge smile on her face. When she wanted to relax, she came over and sat beside me. I gave her a big hug and lots of attention. She was all smiles the whole time.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Jack & Tut

This morning I got breakfast ready for both the dogs and cats. Zoey was last to finish, so miss Harley thought she could be sneaky and try to steal her food! I caught on too quick though and got her started playing some fetch. She and Wyatt had a blast chasing around with the kong toy again. Little Zoey enjoyed some more cuddle time in the chair with me. This afternoon Jack came out from hiding in the bushes just as I was about to close the front door. I let him in and he decided to go have a bite to eat. Tut came outside to visit with us this afternoon. He sat on the grill most of the time and watched the pups chasing around. The sun was shining, so all three dogs laid out and warmed themselves. I kept Harley entertained, kicking her soccer ball for her to fetch until she got tired with it! This evening Tut came in as I was letting the pooches outside. Little Zoey danced around and gave me kisses for a little bit. I asked Harley to go get her ball, then Wyatt quickly raced out to go grab the tennis ball to protect it from her! Anytime she got in the vicinity of it, he would quickly run to grab it. What a goofy boy! I had Harley busy anyways, chasing from one end of the yard to the other after her soccer ball.




Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

The boys were right at the door when I arrived. They were both bouncing around in excitement, getting each other more and more riled up! I tried to keep them calm, as Buddy soon started coughing. It wasn't until they got their tatoes that they finally settled down! After dinner we all went outside for a little bit. It was a little cool out, so we didn't stay out too long. Inside Jimmy and I played a little fetch. Buddy hopped up by me and curled up on top of the pillows with his bone. Later, Jimmy snuggled up in my lap, giving me kisses. Everyone got a yummy bedtime snack before I left.



Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

Blackie was happy to see me as usual this morning! He worked on his breakfast while I let the other three outside. Next it was their turn! Sparkles came to visit with me again while they were busy eating. She was super snuggly today! Hudson got jealous when he was done eating and tried to chase her away. He then claimed my lap for awhile. Zel worked on her bone for a few minutes, then she and Gabbie curled up on the couch together. Sparkles was nearby, watching for her chance to come by me again. She was able to while Hudson snuggled with the girls for a bit. He of course, noticed soon and chased her off again. I let Hudson outside again, and had to carry the girls out because they didn't want to go back into the cold! After they went potty for me again, I let the little shivering ladies back inside right away. Blackie kept running from one side of the house to the other! He wasn't sure what door I would come out of next, so he had to race to find out. He's such a sweetie pie. I went back out to get Hudson, and saw he was frozen in a pose at the other end of the yard. He was so focused on whatever he was looking at, that he wouldn't even look at me when I called for him! I had to go out and fetch him. He was looking at the neighbor "Blackie". While I was cleaning off his paws to go in, his Blackie was nudging his nose at my arm trying to get my attention!



Saturday, January 28, 2012

Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Jack & Tut

This morning the kitties were dancing around my feet, ready to go outside. They ran outside while I was letting the pups out. Harley, Wyatt and Zoey got busy working on their breakfast while I cleaned up the yard a bit. Afterwards, Harley got some fetch time in. Wyatt had fun chasing her around again, as she played keep away with the kong toy. So, while they were keeping each other entertained, I spent some one on one time with Zoey. She curled up in the chair with me and snuggled up to keep warm. She gave me plenty of kisses in return for attention. This afternoon Tut hung around with us in the backyard while the pups played. Wyatt found the tennis ball and kept a close paw on that almost the whole time! Harley kept me busy kicking her soccer ball around for her. She made me laugh when she was kicking it around with her paws! Little Zoey spent some time laying out in the sun, then she curled up on her chair on the patio. As soon as I opened the door this evening, Jack jumped outside just before I closed it behind me. It definitely took me by surprise! I went over and let the puppies outside. Wyatt and Harley couldn't stop jumping up to say hello and give me hugs. They finally went and took care of their business. I played some soccer with Harley after that. Then I noticed Wyatt and Zoey were all cuddled up on the couch in the sunroom. I went in to join them and Harley wanted to steal all the attention. I sat with the three of them and got smothered with kisses. They seemed like they were about ready to go in, so we headed inside for a treat before bedtime. Once all the puppies were in their beds, Tut came out to see me.




Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

Blackie's tail started going as soon as he saw me this morning. I pet him a little and got him his breakfast quick. Inside, I got the little ones out and let them out to potty. When we got in, they got to work on their breakfast too. Meanwhile, I saw Sparkles was sitting on the little shelf under the table. She came out and started rubbing up against the wall, wandering over for some attention. After the pups finished eating, they all huddled up on the couch together. It was chilly out this morning! Later we headed outside again for them to go potty once more. Blackie came running to spend a little time with me while they were busy. The girls soon were shivering at the gate, ready to come inside again. When I arrived this evening, Blackie ran upto me excitedly and said hello before I headed inside. I let Hudson out, then the girls. They all ran around the yard with so much energy. Blackie even decided to join me while I watched them. They lined up by the gate once they were done. The girls were even shivering a bit from the cold wind. I got them all back inside for dinner. It only took them a minute to gobble it all up. After that, it was play time. Zel started chewing on her favorite bone. Hudson and Gabbie wrestled all over the living room. After they calmed down a bit, Zel came over and wanted to snuggle, while the other two got jealous and joined. It was a puppy pile!



Friday, January 27, 2012

Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Tut & Jack

<p>This morning I let everyone out, then got their breakfast ready. Tut was following me around, ready to head outside with us. As soon as Harley finished her breakfast, she raced off to go fetch me her ball. I kicked that around for her a little bit. Then, while she played I worked on cleaning up the yard. Harley could barely wait for me to finish. Tut watched me too! This afternoon was pretty nice out again. Wyatt came over to snuggle up with me a bit. Then, while Harley was busy chasing her soccer ball, I threw the tennis ball for Wyatt too! They had fun chasing each other around awhile, when Harley decided that tennis ball was way more fun. She's so silly! So, Wyatt just laid on the ball and rolled around on it so she couldn't get it. Little Zoey came to visit with me awhile too this afternoon. She had to dodge the racing pups a couple times! When it was time, we headed inside and I got them each a snack. This evening both Tut and Jack were sitting next to each other in the driveway. Jack started lovingly rubbing up against the house when he saw me get out of the car. Both kitties ran with me to the front door to come in. Guess they sure don't like the cold! Harley and I played with her soccer ball for a little bit. Wyatt had fun chasing her around some too. Little Zoey was a bit chilly and stayed huddled up on the chair most of the time tonight. Everyone was all cozy in the warm house before I left for the night.




Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This evening Blackie came stretching his way out of his comfy bed to see me! I stopped to pet him a little before going in to see the others. I let the little ones outside to do their business quick. Blackie came running around the side of the house and was happy to keep me busy giving him attention! After they finished, we headed inside for dinner. It was a bit chilly out tonight, so we played inside when they had licked their bowls clean. I sat on the floor by Zel, who was busy gnawing on her bone. Gabbie came running over and jumped in my lap. Then Hudson hopped up on the couch and stood on my shoulders to sniff my hair! The pups all snuggled up with me for awhile. At one point, they had all huddled on the couch together. So cute! We all went out so they could go potty once more before bed. The girls did their thing and were right back at the gate, wanting to get out of the cold! I tucked them all in, then went to visit with Blackie once more.




Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

This afternoon Bootsie stayed curled up in his little bed while the pups all raced out to see me. They zoomed out the back door and ran to the other side of the yard. Then, they all huddled at their favorite tree for awhile. I threw a squeaky toy for JR, but he didn't feel like bringing it back to me! He did play with it the rest of the time though, giving it a few squeaks whenever he'd think of it. At one point, everyone got excited and ran from one side of the front fence to the other, barking away. I went to see what they were so worked up about and couldn't see anything. Must have been a squirrel! Their neighbor friend out back came outside too, so they zoomed over and howled with each other for a little bit. Everyone took turns visiting with me today for some attention. When it was time, we headed in to see Bootsie and get their snacks.




Jezebel & Biscuit

Bert likes showing me a new toy every time I come! Today she had a white squeaky dog to bring outside with us. She did a little running around when she got out, scooping up different toys along the way. Biscuit sat and sniffed other dogs on me for a little bit. Then, I threw a ball and he raced to get it before Bert could! She preferred carrying around her little purple spider today anyways. I threw that for her a few times when she'd bring it over. I got them each a treat to enjoy while we were playing outside. Later, they both were having fun rolling around in the grass together.


Thursday, January 26, 2012

Zeus, Zena & Baby

This afternoon Zeus and Zena got excited as I came in to let them out. Zeus gave me a big hug at the door, then bounced off into the backyard.
Zeus and Zena joined Baby, who was happily wagging his tail. They had fun running around and exploring. Zena liked the warm sunshine. Zeus chilled on top of the dog house again for awhile. He startled me one time when he leapt off the top, because it rattled the dog house loudly! When it was time to head inside I took Zeus and Zena out one at a time and cleaned off their paws. While they were inside I refilled Baby's water dish and gave him a little attention quick.




Oliver & May

This morning after the pups ate their delicious breakfast, they decided to gang up and monkey pile on me! They attacked me with kisses and everything! I was laughing so hard. Then Oliver kept doing that thing where he shoves his nose in my hair. May was just really excited, and jumping up on my lap excitedly, demanding my attention. After that, May grabbed her little fox toy and started playing with it. Oliver thought it was a good idea and grabbed the next nearest toy and shaking it. They chewed on their toys for a good while. This afternoon they were lined up behind the door when I arrived. May made her way around Oliver so she could jump up and give my hand kisses. They followed me to the kitchen and I gave them each a treat. They took them graciously and wandered off. Then they came back and it was attack of the smooches again! Then Oliver grabbed the fox toy, shook it, then launched it at me! This evening they were waiting patiently inside the door for me again. I came in and they anxiously followed me around while I got their supper ready. They quickly ate up every kibble. Then it was time for more kisses. When May got bored, or tired, she wandered off to the bedroom to take a nap. Oliver stayed with me in the living room for some loving. He curled up into a tiny ball and put his head on my lap, and went to sleep. Then before I had to go, Oliver jumped up and gave me a huge hug. He's almost the same height as me when he stands on his hind legs! Then I said goodbye to May too.



Sarge

This afternoon I let Sarge out and he immediately jumped up and gave me a smooch. I tried to keep him calm until we got outside. Then the first thing he does is roll around in the grass and get all dirty. He stopped playing around to go potty, then ran over to give me more kisses. We headed back in so I could give him his food. He gobbled it up extremely fast. Then I made sure he got a drink before going back to bed.


Jezebel & Biscuit

The pups were happy to see me this afternoon. Bert wasted no time to find a toy to show me! Today it was the big hedgehog that she pranced around with. She brought that out, but found a ball that was more interesting. I played fetch with Bert and Biscuit for awhile, throwing them each a different toy. I picked up the hedgehog and squeaked it. Biscuit came running right over! I guess he really likes that toy. He and I played some tug of war, while Bert was busy playing with her ball. We headed inside with a couple minutes left to snuggle up together before it was time to go.



Harley, Wyatt, Zoey, Tut & Jack

Today I let everyone out when I arrived. Tut came to see me in the kitchen too. He followed me to get breakfast ready for the pups. Harley quickly gobbled up her food and waited by me for the others to finish. When they did, she raced into the yard, picked up a soccer ball and started tossing it around to herself! Then, she brought it over and asked with big eyes, for me to play too. I kicked the ball around and she would race to get it. I sat with Wyatt in one of the chairs on the patio for a bit too. When we went inside, Tut was waiting at the door to go out. This afternoon as I pulled up I saw Jack peeking out from inside the garage. He followed me to the front door and came inside. I let the pups out to play next. It had warmed up quite a bit and the sun was shining. Harley and I played a little fetch with her soccer ball. Later, they all curled up in the grass and warmed themselves in the sunshine! When it was time to go in, Tut appeared and wandered in with us. This evening Tut was coming down the driveway to say hi. He then walked around back to wait for me and the pooches. Harley could hardly stand to wait to play fetch! She ran and got her ball right away. So, we played a long game of fetch. Wyatt even joined in a little tonight and would steal her tennis ball when we played with that. Zoey was a little shy earlier today, but warmed up by this evening. She came over and started giving me kisses on my hand, and before I knew it she was attached to my side the rest of our visit! When I was giving attention to Harley or Wyatt, I felt little paws on my arm or back, asking for more pets too. Wyatt sat at my feet for awhile after he had claimed a ball. It was dark out and Harley didn't believe me that I didn't have it! Soon it was time for bed, so I tucked them in and gave them all a bedtime treat.




Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Miranda

Miranda was not excited to get outside today. It had rained and she did not like getting her little paws wet. She didn't even leave the concrete patio, so I went out on the grass and showed her it wasn't that bad. She stared at me for a bit, then slowly took two steps onto the grass, went to the bathroom, then quickly ran back to safety. She was so cute!


Oliver & May

This morning I gave the pups their breakfast right away. They were so eager to eat, like usual. It only took a minute for them to chow down. Once they were done, they both followed me to the living room and joined me on the couch. Oliver squished next to me and May climbed up on my lap. They fell asleep on me while I was petting them. I even almost fell asleep myself, they were so warm! This afternoon I gave them both a treat for no reason. They took them and scuttled off to eat them up. They came back and Oliver climbed just his upper torso on the couch and started licking my face and making me laugh. May wanted to snuggle with me again. She would put her front paws up on the couch and paw at my hand like "Can I come up, please?" She was too cute. This evening, the pups pranced around me as I prepared their dinner. They raced me to the hallway and started chowing down. After that, they were being so goofy! Oliver was sitting beside me and kept sticking his nose in my hair, while May nearly flew onto my lap and started nudging my hand to pet her. They got excited for snuggle time.