Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Daisy & Sophie

Today Daisy was hanging out on the counter again. She must have had some fun last night! One of the hampers was tipped over and stuff was strewn about the floor. Haha! I got her food ready for her to work on, while I went out to visit Sophie. Sophie came running up to see me. She got lots of pets and was purring away. She made me laugh so hard when she reached both paws up towards my face! Haha. I even got a picture. I filled up her food and water for her as well. Since the ties were mentioned, I had been looking for them, but she must have stolen them all right away. Today, one was laying in her water bowl. So, I grabbed it out and she played with it for awhile.

Sophie & Roxy

Today was the coldest day we've had so far. The girlies were all snuggled up and cozy in their house outside. I let them in and they danced circles around me, saying hi. I got their food and filled their water for them. We visited in the living room for a little while, then they went to go eat. Roxy returned and went to lounge on the bed again. Sophie came and snuggled up on the couch by me. Roxy later went to take a nap in her favorite chair. They were sleepy girls today! They both hopped right up when it was time for their snacks. I made sure they had plenty of water outside before I left.

Carson, Cate, Bubba & Bella

This morning I had to try pretty hard to bust the ice out of their bowls. It was very cold outside! I got one cleared out, the other I had to pour the fresh water on top of. Cate and Carson were getting impatient with me, but they finally got to go out for their potty breaks. I cleaned up their beds and took care of Bella until they came in. Bubba was ready for his turn too. This time, I dumped out their water before I left, so it wouldn't freeze in there again. This evening it was still just as cold and windy outside. I got some fresh water for the kiddos, then started letting them out for their rounds. Bella got some fresh food and water and I scooped her box while the pups ate their dinners. After they were all done, they each went out again for another potty break before bed.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This morning I let the ladies out for their potty break. Gracie came out and said hi and helped me get their food ready. I saw Smudge was sitting up on the piano, among the decorations. Haha. Gracie went potty real quick, then it was time for breakfast. Today was the coldest day yet, so she didn't waste any time out there! Molly and Emma didn't seem to mind it. Molly ate all her breakfast for me again, like a good girl. They were all excited for their cookies afterwards. This afternoon, I walked in and didn't see anyone except for Henry. Gracie came wandering out, looking surprised. I guess all the ladies were napping! Emma made me laugh, since she was still crashed in one of the crates. Gracie got ahold of a fly swatter from somewhere today and killed it. Haha. She went outside for a bit, then the other two took their turns. Molly and Emma lounged around outside after having fun barking at the sounds of the neighborhood. This evening, Gracie came racing to the door. I let everyone out for their turns, then it was time for dinner. Molly ate a little for me, but wasn't quite as interested this evening. She still took her treat though! I stopped in the bedroom to visit my boys, Micah and Charlie. They loved up some chin scratches! When it was time, I tucked the pups in bed with their bedtime snacks.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Daisy & Sophie

Today Daisy was hanging out on her counter when I arrived. She waited patiently for me to deliver her food, then she went to work on that. I went out to visit Sophie and brought out one of the feather toys with me. She was already at the door, ready to try and zoom inside. I checked her food and water and scooped her box quick. Then, we had some fun! She chased the feather toy around for awhile, taking breaks to come get pet. Then, she went crazy! Haha. She was jumping around and hiding in the plants, like she was a jungle kitty. She made me laugh.

Sophie & Roxy

Today the girls were snoozing in their nice warm house again when I arrived. It was chilly out today too! They came running in and were happy to see me. We said hi, then I got them some food and water. We sat in our spot and the girls jumped all over me and gave me lots of kisses! Roxy had an itchy face, so she made sure to rub it all over me to get the itchies. Haha. Sophie sprawled out across my lap as usual. Soon, the girls worked up their appetites and went to eat. After they had full tummies, Roxy went to take a nap on mom and dad's bed. Sophie even wandered in there for awhile too. I think they miss you guys! They happily got their snacks when it was time to head back outside.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This morning I let the pups out for their rounds of potty breaks before breakfast. I softened Molly's food up again for her this morning and she ate it all for me. Molly and Emma went back out to play awhile after they finished eating. Gracie and I sat inside and watched Henry and Smudge chasing each other around the living room. Gracie went out for another turn as well, but she did what she needed to and wanted back in the warm house! This afternoon, Gracie was tearing around the house being crazy excited! She didn't want to go outside for me at first and was acting like she was nervous about something. I saw why! She must have raided one of the bedrooms, because there was a stash of stuff in by their beds. I got her to go out while I picked up. When she came in, she was acting like herself again. She sat and snuggled in a chair with me while the other two went out for their turn. This evening, Gracie and Emma were ready for me. I let Gracie out, then the others, while I got their dinners together. Molly had a pep in her step tonight! Haha. Miss Molly ate most of her food for me again. The kitties were busy chasing each other and playing in the living room again. Micah came out to get some pets, but then Henry tackled him and chased him back to the bedrooms. I got the pups their cookies once it was time for bed.

Carson, Cate, Bubba & Bella

This morning all was quiet in the dog room until they heard me getting their water. By the time I took it outside, Cate was getting all excited! I let Cate and Carson out while I took care of Bella's things. She would have to stay in today, since it wasn't going to warm up much at all. The pups weren't fond of the cold either. They were pretty quick about their business! Bubba went out for his turn as well, and I made sure everyone had clean bedding. This evening, the kiddos were ready for their dinners. Cate and Carson went potty quick and got a drink while I got their food out. Bubba was barking at me that he was hungry too! He really didn't even want to go out, but he did since it was routine. And he then told me he was ready to come in right away too. I think he's too smart! Haha. He finished first, so I let him back out again. He took his time to do his business for me, now that his tummy was full. The other two went out for their turns as well.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Sophie & Roxy

Today the girls didn't hear me when I arrived. I opened the back door and they both came out of their house. They must have been having a good nap! They came in and were bouncing around excitedly. I sat on the couch with them and they quickly jumped up and onto my lap. The girls snuck lots of kisses! Once they settled, they both went to go eat their dinners. They came back and took turns sitting by me. Roxy was searching the walls for the red dot today. Haha! After awhile, they both lounged on the couch and took little snoozes until it was time to head out.

Daisy & Sophie

Today miss Daisy was lounging in her bed again. She got up when she heard me and went to sit on the counter. She waited for me to get her food for her, then went to work. While she ate, I went out to visit Sophie awhile. At first, she just kept trying to sniff at the door, to see if it would open and she could go inside. When she realized it wouldn't, she came over by me for some attention. She was purring and walking back and forth, to get as many pets as she could. She would stand up on my knee and paw at me. "Keep petting me please!" Then, she'd flop around on the ground. Haha. I had to hang onto her when I went back in and set her back out there quick, because she kept darting for the door. She'll be a permanent inside kitty yet! ;)

Carson, Cate, Bubba & Bella

This morning the pups got all excited when they saw me. I got their ice bowls replaced with some fresh water outside. Then, I let the first two out for their potty breaks. They were pretty quick about their business, since it was a bit chilly out there. Bubba stopped to sniff at Cate quick, then he went out for his turn too. Bella came out in the dog room while I took care of her stuff. She stood by the door, really wanting to go out. Today was probably going to be the only somewhat warmer day for her, so I did let her out. This evening, as I opened the door to take fresh water out for the pups, miss Bella wandered inside. I got her put back in her bed with food and water. Cate and Carson went outside to do their business, while I got dinner ready. Bubba went out quick too, but I don't think he did anything. As soon as the door shut, he was barking to come in. I guess he was just hungry! Haha. After dinner, the pups all got another turn out back.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This morning all the pups woke up when I got in. Molly and Emma went out for a bit, then Gracie, to do their business. When they came in, I got them their breakfast. Neither Molly nor Emma finished their food, but they were happy to eat their cookies! Everyone went out for another potty break afterwards. This afternoon, it was somewhat nice out. Gracie went out back for awhile this time. Molly and Emma were still napping, so I didn't wake them just yet. Those two went out for a nice long break as well. When Gracie came inside, she was acting all crazy excited as usual! She cracks me up. We went to the living room and I sat down in a chair to pet her. She had other ideas! She hopped up and was climbing behind me, trying to sneak kisses! She succeeded. Haha. After I got her down, she ran and grabbed a small penguin toy and we played with that awhile. I started making silly noises and she made me laugh when she'd look at me curiously with her head tilted to the side. Little Henry was hanging out there with us, just lounging under the tree. This evening, I got dinner ready while the girls all took their turns outside. Molly still wasn't to interested, so I wet down her food to soften it. That did the trick! She gobbled it all down for me. The other two had quickly finished their dinners as well. One more potty break for the night, then they got their bedtime snacks.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Sophie & Roxy

The ladies heard my car door close and started barking that someone was here. I went in and they raced to the back door to see me. They came in and excitedly bounced around and said hi. I went to sit down with them, and they made me laugh. They were busy jumping and climbing over each other, across my lap, just not knowing what to do with themselves! Haha. They settled and snuggled up with me for awhile. Sophie sprawled out on her back across my lap, flailing her legs in the air, while Roxy pawed at me on the other side for pets. The girls took breaks to go work on their food. They returned when they finished and snuggled with me a bit. When it was time to go out, I got them each a yummy treat!

Daisy & Sophie

Today miss Daisy was snuggled up in her bed when I got in. I said hi to her and went to get her some food. She stayed put and relaxed until dinner was served. I went out to visit Sophie for awhile. She came running when she heard the door open. She loved up some attention! It was pretty chilly out today, so I kept her in. As I was leaving, she raced me to the door. I guess she wanted to go hang out inside. Haha!

Poppy, Pita & Simon

Today, Poppy was right at the door to see me. She started meowing at me right away. I opened up her door and she wandered out to the patio. Pita followed me to the kitchen to wait for snacks. When I took some food in for Simon, I saw he was sitting on the side of the bed by the wall. I said hi, then went to take care of the rest of their things. Poppy spent quite awhile out on the patio. Pita was busy rolling around next to me, getting attention. Simon actually came out again to visit me awhile too! He rolled around and stretched his paws towards me, loving up every minute. Poppy came back inside and chased him under the bed in the living room. So, he sat under there the rest of the time. Sassy girl! When it was time to go, I went to close the patio door. She tried to zoom out there quick, but I was too fast for her. Hehe.

Carson, Cate, Bubba & Bella

This morning the pups were awake and ready to head outside. I let Cate and Carson out first, since she insisted! Haha. They went out for their turn, then Bubba went next. While he was out, I scooped Bella's box and got her more food and water. I let her wander around the room until he was ready to come in. She was not happy that I kept her in today! It was very cold out though and wouldn't warm up much. Hopefully tomorrow she can get out for a bit. This evening, Cate started barking as soon as she saw me. I got them fresh water, then started their first round of potty breaks. Bubba waited patiently for his turn. He's such a good boy! Everyone ate well for me this evening and went out for awhile after they finished.

Gracie, Molly, Emma & the kitties

This morning Molly and Emma went outside for their morning break. Gracie spent awhile outside as well. I got them their breakfast once they came in. Molly wasn't interested, and Emma didn't finish hers either. I think Emma was just wanting her cookie more. Haha! I got Molly a piece of bread just to get something in her tummy and she did eat that for me. While I let pups back out for a bit, Smudge came to visit me. This afternoon, Emma was snoozing in her bed again, and Molly was napping in the bedroom, so I let Gracie out for her turn first. In the living room, I caught Henry being naughty. He had pulled the lower strand of lights down from the Christmas tree and was chewing on it! I shooed him off and tucked them back on the tree. He did break a bulb, so I probably would not plug that in. I confiscated the broken pieces. This evening, Gracie went outside to play a bit. Emma hung out by me. Tonight, all the kitties came to visit me! Well... all but one of course. I did see him zoom into the kid's bedroom though. Charlie and Micah wanted some pets. While I was feeding the dogs, Charlie, Smudge and Henry all sat on the stairs and watched. I closed Molly and I in the bedroom to try and work on getting her to eat. I hand fed her a few pieces and she ate those. Then, she sat for a little bit, and finally went to work on her own. Yay! I got all the pups a bedtime cookie when it was time.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Poppy, Pita & Simon

Today Poppy came running to greet me. She would meow and rub up against my legs as I walked to the door. I opened it up and was curious if she'd want to go out there today. It was snowing outside! She poked her head out and looked for a minute. Pita was sitting by the kitchen, ready for their snacks! Poppy followed me around everywhere, and supervised while I took care of their things. I went to go close the back door, figuring she wouldn't venture out in the cold. She quickly zoomed out there before I could shut it! Well nevermind then. Haha. Pita rolled around on the floor next to me and got some attention. When Poppy came in, she was ready to play. She did the kitty butt wiggle, chased, pounced and swatted at the feather toy. She was having a blast. I didn't get to see Simon today, so maybe tomorrow!

Shadow

This morning Shadow came wandering down the hall when he heard me come in. He kept me company in the kitchen, brushing up against my legs and talking to me, while I got his breakfast for him. He has been eating very well for me. Shadow went to work on his fresh plate of food while I went to scoop his box. He wasn't much in the mood for playing at first, and only wanted snuggles. He curled up on my lap, later on my shoulder. Then, he would snuggle his head next to mine and purr away. Later, he climbed on his kitty tower and we had some fun. He kept trying to get my hands when I'd scratch at his post. He got a burst of energy this morning and went zooming around the house and up to the top of the other kitty tower! Haha.

Poky

This morning when I came to visit Poky, it was snowing outside. I said hi to him when he ran up to me, then we got him all bundled up in his cute little jacket. Poky went out and wandered around for awhile. He didn't stay out quite as long as the past few days, but longer than I expected! When he came in, we played with his toy for a bit. Then, we worked on breakfast. At lunch time, the snowflakes were getting bigger. I got Poky in his jacket and he went out to do his business. There was a good amount of snow on the ground this time. So, Poky didn't stay out very long. He came in and was just shivering! Poor little man. I brushed the snow off his legs, then we went to snuggle up in his chair for awhile. He even took a little nap! This afternoon, Poky was napping on the back of his chair in the family room. He hopped down and waited by the door for me to put his little coat on. Then, he went outside for a bit. He wandered around a little out there, but soon was at the door with his legs all covered in snow. After he came in, we chased around the house with his raccoon toy. Then, he snuggled up in my lap for awhile. He will be happy to have his family home soon!