Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

Today the pups raced out of their room to the back door. As soon as the door opened, they all ran to the tree straight ahead. They were barking like crazy, so they must have just missed a squirrel! Buck wandered over by me after they settled down a bit. He got his back scratch and was doing a silly dance and then was almost doing somersaults trying to stick his heiny further in the air! I filled their water bucket outside. JR was first to take a drink and kept diving his whole face in and then swooping out like he was a dolphin or something! He came running over next, then Tizzy came zooming over too. The kids started to wrestle, then they started a singing party! They howled for quite awhile! It was pretty funny. Then, they all ran off to do their own thing. Chloe sat with her back up against the tree and rested her head on it as she stared up into the branches above. Buck laid in the shade of the garage for awhile, later joined by Tizzy. Buck found a toy to play with for a bit too. When we headed inside, we found Bootsie lounging in the lazy boy. He sure looked comfy!




Miranda

Miranda poked her head around the corner when I arrived this afternoon. She hopped up and gave me a quick hug and I admired her hair cut. She got all excited and raced me to the backdoor. We went outside and enjoyed the weather. She liked exploring the yard when it was really nice out, so I let her do her thing. Then I gave her a fresh bowl of water before I had to go.


Zeus, Zena & Baby

Baby stood in the yard and watched Zeus and Zena run out to greet him. I rounded them up and put them in their side of the yard. It was beautiful out today! Baby sprawled out in the grass and soaked up some sun for awhile, before moving into the shade. Zeus did a lot of exploring. He made me laugh as he chased after a bug, trying to catch it! Zena heard the dog next door playing with a squeaky toy, so that got her excited and she started barking. Then, she snuck out into the other side of the yard. This time I saw that she squeezed through by the corner where the chair is laying. I got her back in by the boys. In no time, she wandered through the fence again like it was no big deal! Silly girl! When it was time, we headed inside.




Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon the pups had a beautiful day to play outside! Most of the time Bert, Dilly and Biscuit were busy exploring and sniffing at the grass. Biscuit wandered over by me for some love. He was very snuggly today. Bert was having a blast rolling around in the grass. Then, she went running around like crazy, zooming over to her ball and tossing it around for herself! I went in to let miss Roxy out next. After I closed her door, I realized I was missing somebody. Dilly had snuck into Roxy's room without me even noticing! She came trotting back out when I opened the door. Outside, Roxy didn't see a ball, so she grabbed the next best thing, a rope toy. She would bring that over to me and let out a little "rrrrr" when I'd grab it. It was almost if she wanted to play tug, but she'd let go right away because she wanted to play fetch more! Dilly and Biscuit were off wandering again, while Roxy and I played, until it was time to come in.




Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Jimmy, Sugar, Buddy & Charlie

This afternoon the pups and I sat outside and sunbathed. It was a little chilly from the wind, but the sun made it bearable. Jimmy kept curling up on my lap and giving me kisses. Sugar sat beside me, waiting for her turn. Buddy wandered around again, messing with the puppy next door. When it was time to go in, they all raced for the door, excited for their treats. This evening we all went outside for awhile. Luckily, it wasn't raining out and was quite warm still when I arrived. All three ran around and had fun in the dark. Jimmy came and sat on my feet for some attention. Later, we headed in to get the boys their meds. Afterwards, they all worked on eating some of their dry food. We went outside once more for a little bit before bed. They were very excited for their bedtime snack.


Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon Dilly was bouncing everywhere. As soon as we got outside, Dilly, Biscuit and Bert all went racing off. Just after we got out there, it started raining, so we headed inside. Biscuit and I played some fetch. The other two snuggled up with me for awhile. I let them all go out potty once more before it was Roxy's turn to come out. I brought her outside next and she didn't even care about the rain. All she wanted to do was play fetch! We headed in again and I got some toys for us to play fetch with. Roxy got very excited! However, I soon noticed that she didn't want to run on the slippery floor. She would stop dead in her tracks at the edge of the rug. Later I noticed the rain had stopped. We all went back outside, then Roxy got her game of fetch in.




Sadie & Harley

This morning I walked in to find one of their toys DOA! There was stuffing laying everywhere, all over the laundry room floor. I let the girls outside to go potty while I picked up. When they came in, it was time for breakfast. Sadie just didn't want to eat this morning. I think maybe she was excited because she knew mom would be home soon! Harley was a good girl and ate just about all of her food. So, we took a little break when she started playing instead. Both girls wanted to play fetch this morning. Harley kept me busy doing that and playing tug with her snake toy, while Sadie was racing after her red ball or trying to hide it. The girls ran and bounced around everywhere, having a blast! Later, we took some more time to try and finish breakfast, which they did. I told them that momma misses them so much and that she was going to be home today! I gave them each a hug and got their treats before I left. We had a blast!



Monday, February 27, 2012

Jimmy, Sugar, Buddy & Charlie

This afternoon I let the pups out of each of their kennels. They all raced happily for the door. It was really nice out today, so we spent the whole visit out in the sun. I sat down and Sugar kept me company while the boys wandered. Jimmy eventually came to see me and took a seat on my lap, wanting some attention. Buddy went to say hi to the puppy next door. This evening I let all the pups outside quick before dinner. After they cleaned off each of their plates, we all went outside for a little while. Jimmy came and sat by me while the other two did some exploring. Then, they switched. Sugar and Buddy curled up on their bed by the door while Jimmy disappeared into the darkness. Later we headed inside and Jimmy raced around looking for his favorite Santa Paws toy! He brought it over and we played some fetch before bedtime.


Miranda

This afternoon Miranda met me at the door, so excited to see me. She galloped to the backdoor and spun in circles until I got there. We headed outside and she quickly went potty. I found one of her toys and threw it for her a few times. I eventually took a seat, and Miranda ran over and sat beside me, wanting her back scratched.


Sadie & Harley

This morning the girls got right to their breakfast after their potty break. They both ate until they were finished. Then, we got to play time! Harley was all about stealing Sadie's toys this morning. She would run up and pull the red ball right out of her mouth! Sadie would then run off and find another toy to have fun with. Harley saw that and decided Sadie's new toy was more fun! Poor girlie kept having to find new toys. Finally, Harley settled for the ball and played some fetch with me. She even would get a little sassy and let out a big "roo-roooo" while she was trying not to let me take the ball! Cute! This evening we played outside for a little bit before dinner. Sadie had to run back to go get a ball to bring out with us. She squeaked on that a little bit when it was dinner time, but then she finally got to eating. Both girls got to eating pretty quickly tonight and finished it all off. Harley stole Sadie's ball again first thing after dinner! Sadie got the other one and took off to bury it in some blankets so Harley wouldn't get it. Then, Sadie played a little fetch with a blue star toy. Harley didn't want that one! Haha!




Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon Bert had a new toy that she was prancing around with. She brought it outside with us of course! Dilly was just super excited today, bouncing higher and higher to see me. She hopped up in my lap today and watched the other two wander around the yard. Biscuit sat by us for a bit too, to get his back scratched. Later, all three were chasing each other around, playing tag! First they would race after Dilly, then Biscuit, and kept taking turns. Next it was Roxy's turn outside. She went for the tennis ball right away, as usual! She actually had to race pretty hard with Biscuit today, since they both were trying and wanted to get the ball. Soon, Roxy realized there was another one laying in the yard. She brought that over to have me throw. Then, she would let Biscuit go after the first ball, pretending like she was going to go after it, then would come back and wait for me to throw the next one. Such a smarty pants! She did a lot of running around today, so she should sleep good tonight!



Sunday, February 26, 2012

Chelsea

This morning Chelsea was happy to see me again, poking her head through the blinds. I said hello when I got in, then we headed to the kitchen. I noticed right away that she was still pretty sensitive on that shoulder. Poor baby! After she finished her breakfast, I could tell she wanted to go for our walk. I told her we couldn't go today, that she had to rest up some more. She seemed to understand and came to lay down in the living room with me. I rubbed her ears a bit as she buried her head in my lap. Then she rolled over so I could scratch her belly for her! I gave her a couple treats before it was time to go and told her mom and dad would be home soon.


Sadie & Harley

This morning the girls went potty as usual, then came in for breakfast. Today, they both ate right away, all the way to the bottom of their bowls! We had plenty of time to play afterwards. Harley was having a blast, going from toy to toy. She played with the snake toy, her wubba, a blue chewy toy and the blue squeaky ball! Sadie kept wandering around showing me her red ball. We played a little fetch until Harley stole it right out of her mouth! After Harley got bored with it, Sadie took it into the laundry room to bury it in the blankets. I laid on the floor with them and had little nosies poking through my hair to give me kisses! This evening was the opposite again. Neither Sadie nor Harley wanted to eat at first, they just wanted to play! Soon enough though, they settled down and both polished off their bowls. We played outside for a little bit since it was nice out. Then, we came in and they both got their games of fetch in.



Saturday, February 25, 2012

Chelsea

This morning sweet Chelsea girl was dancing in the window, waiting for me to come in. She pranced ahead of me to the pantry door and nosed at her treats on the shelf while I got her breakfast. She quickly ate, then came and put her head on my lap. I gave her a big hug, then we headed into the kitchen to get her leash. It was a little bit on the chilly side this morning, but we still got our long walk in. Her Sheltie friends were outside barking hello as we passed by. After we got home, I went out back to get rid of her poo bag. Chelsea wandered out with me and started being goofy. She bounced and raced around, then would stop to see my reaction before doing it again! Unfortunately, I think she twinged something the last time. She was a bit gimpy after. Inside, I rubbed her leg and shoulder for awhile, in attempt to make her feel better. I felt bad, so I gave her an extra treat before I left. This evening, I could tell she was better, but still a little sore. I got her dinner for her, which she finished quickly. I wasn't going to walk her tonight, so as not to aggravate her leg more. Luckily, she knew we couldn't go and didn't cry to like usual. She just went and laid in the living room. I felt so bad, I know how much she loves her walks! Instead, she got lots of belly, ear and back rubs! She gave me hugs in return. She's such a sweetie pie! Hopefully she will be better enough in the morning to get our walk in.


Sadie & Harley

This morning the girls did their business, then came in for breakfast. Both girls were too interested in playing with their toys this morning. Then, the roles were switched this time. Harley ate just about every bite of her food in one sitting! Meanwhile, Sadie was too busy rolling her red ball around, trying to get me to play fetch with her, to eat. Finally, when she began to, Harley would stick her paw through the gate to try and get the ball! After Sadie was done, Harley bounced off and found her wubba to play with. Soon, she was playing tug with me with her snake, while Sadie kept me busy playing a game of fetch with her ball. This evening we played outside for a little bit when I arrived since it was so nice out! Sadie had brought a ball out with get, so she played a little fetch outside. Tonight neither one wanted to eat at all! Sadie just cried at me to let her out and Harley was off playing. I finally gave up and we all just played for awhile. Sadie took her ball and tried to bury it in her blankets in the laundry room. I had Harley zooming circles around me, chasing after her snake toy! They took another quick potty break outside, then we tried the whole eating dinner thing again. They must have worked up an appetite, because they both sat and polished off their bowls for me. Such good girls! Sadie snuggled up with me a little and Harley played some more before it was bedtime.



Friday, February 24, 2012

Chelsea

Tonight the blinds were flying from side to side as I grabbed the mail. Chelsea's little nose peeked through as I got up to the door. Then, she stood back and waited for me to come in! We gave each other a big hello and I gave her a hug. Then, it was off to the kitchen for her dinner. She helped me get it out, and even nosed at the treat bags to show me they were there. After she finished her food, she came over and put her head in my lap, looking up at me with big eyes. I asked if she wanted to take a walk, then she did her happy dance around the kitchen! We went for our usual walk tonight as it was still pretty nice out. When we got home, she got her glucosamine snack. Then, she plopped down in the living room. She would get up and give me a couple hugs. I gave her a good ear and belly rub. She jumped right up when it was time to go and sort of waited, giving me a "hurry up" look. She knew it was treat time!


Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon the three little ones ran around my legs all the way to the door. Roxy immediately stood in the grass and stared at me! I looked down and just happened to see that the ball was already right by me. Dilly had already wandered off to go check things out in the corner of the yard. She made her way over to the shed to look under that next. Biscuit and Roxy were busy racing back and forth for the ball. They were each coming back with it equally today. Later, even Dilly joined in and all three raced to catch it! Bert came outside for her turn and snuggled up with me for a minute. Then, she ran and snatched up her hog toy and pranced around with that! We came in a few minutes early since Biscuit was a little chilly in the wind. All three pups piled up on my lap, each trying to take over! When it was time, I rounded them up into the kitchen and got their treats for them.




Sadie & Harley

This morning the girls bounced around my legs as I walked in, saying hello. I let them go outside while I started getting their breakfast ready. When they had finished, they lined up at the door to come in and eat. Sadie wandered along with me to her room. Harley was full of energy this morning and was busy grabbing toys and jumping from chair to chair! When I got her to come by me for a minute we played our game and she ate about a quarter of her food. After racing off to try and get me to follow for play time, she realized I wasn't coming and ate a little more for me. We took a break from eating to play, so Sadie could come out. Before I left Harley and I did tried once more in the kitchen and she finished her food like a good girl. This evening we played outside for a few minutes before dinner. Sadie took a little bit to start her dinner tonight too, but she finished soon enough and was ready to come out and play! After Harley ate as much as she was going to for the moment, the girls and I played some fetch. They were keeping me busy, taking turns bringing up their toy. Sadie had her blue squeaky ball and Harley the snake. At one point, Sadie was trying to bury her ball in a blanket! It was so cute. Harley finished off her dinner later on and they both got their bedtime snack.



Thursday, February 23, 2012

Biscuit, Dilly, Jezebel & Roxy

This afternoon I let the three little ones outside when I arrived. Dilly gave me a couple hello jumps before she wandered off. Roxy got her ball and had me throwing it for her right away! She and Biscuit were entertained with that for quite awhile. When it was Bert's turn, she came over to me for a hello hug. Then, she and Biscuit started messing around. They wrestled a little, then went racing around the yard together! When it was time to head in, Bert made me laugh. She went up to a food bowl and started pushing the kibbles around in a cirlcle, back and forth with her nose! My dog does that when she is trying to bury a bone.





Zeus, Zena & Baby

This afternoon Zeus and Zena went out to join Baby, who was waiting for us at the door. They went right into their side of the yard today. Baby was just loving up the sunshine! He laid out in the grass and I could tell he was getting sleepier, slowly tilting backwards. Finally, he flopped over and laid completely on his side! Ahhhh! Zeus was wandering over on the side of the house, with Zena supervising from under the ping pong table. As soon as they heard a dog come outside, they ran to the side of the fence to say hello!




Sadie & Harley

This morning the girls ran outside to do their business while I got breakfast ready. Sadie started eating a lot sooner than yesterday and she finished pretty quickly. Harley, on the other hand, was the total opposite today. She was much to excited to play to be interested in breakfast! I tried a few things, but she just didn't want to. I put her food up since Sadie was aching to get out by us. We sat in the living room to play a little. Harley started zooming around and around the room like it was a race track! Later we headed outside since it was pretty nice out and they played out there awhile. Harley kept sticking her head through the fence to look at something. When we headed in, I called Harley to the kitchen and we tried the food game I like to do with some dogs. That worked! I got her to eat a few kibbles with that, which got her hunger going enough to lick her bowl clean. Yay! Meanwhile, Sadie kept bringing me a ball to throw for her, which kept her occupied. Afterwards we played in the living room some more. Harley and I played tug with her snake toy. This evening the girls went out potty, then it was time for dinner. Sadie got working on hers right away. I started the food game with Harley, so she got interested in eating hers much earlier this evening. She got about half way, then stopped. The wind whooshing and howling outside kept making her think she was hearing someone at the front door. So, we took a break and got to the fun stuff! Later, I brought Harley into the kitchen and tried to get her eating again, which she did and cleaned up her bowl. The girls got to go outside once more and get their treat before bed.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Sadie & Harley

This evening both girls were wiggling their heinies excitedly when I came in! Harley began bouncing up and down so high on our way to the back door. I let them outside so they could do their business. Once back in, I got their dinner ready for them. It took Harley a little while to settle down, then she would walk by to grab a bite here and there. She ate pretty well! After dinner, we went into the living room to play. Harley was bouncing up and kissing my face. She's so silly! Sweet little Sadie came wandering around the side of a chair and had a red squeaky ball in her mouth. She brought it over to me, so we played some fetch! Harley didn't care about the ball, she just wanted to climb around in my lap and give kisses. Before bed we headed back outside for a little bit. Then, I got them each their snack before I left.



Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon the boys came running up to see me. I let them outside, then went to look for miss Sugar. As I suspected, she was bundled up under a blanket in her bed. She stuck her little nosey out at me, did a big stretch, then came outside with us. It was simply perfect out today! We spent a long time outside and they all enjoyed every minute of the warm sunshine. This evening I let the pups out to do their business quick, then they came back in for dinner. After they finished, we went back outside for a bit until mom came home!




Zeus, Zena & Baby

This afternoon the kiddos got excited when I walked in. They ran to the door when I let them out of their beds, and we were met by Baby outside! They all ran to the side of the yard, because the neighbors and their dog were outside. Finally I got them rounded up and into their side of the yard. Baby wandered around in the shade by the side of the house. Then he hung out under the ping pong table for awhile. Zena was busy talking with the neighborhood dogs. Zeus did some exploring, but would wander over by me to be pet now and again. He loved the sunshine today and rolled around in the yard! They had lots of fun outside today.